Michigan is the quintessential urban paradise. With a gorgeous variety of landscapes and sprawling cities to explore, travellers have their hands full here.
There’s so much to experience in Michigan, it might just take a road trip getaway to see it all. The state is famous for its ice cream culture, try some of the best on an interstate ice cream road trip! Drive your rental car to the Michigan Grand Rapids for Love’s Ice Cream. Their wide range of ice creams includes many of their self-invented flavours and even includes vegan options! Afterwards, self drive down to Ice Box Brand in the Grand Rapids, for a taste of their fully handmade ice creams. With a wide array of products that make use of the local produce, you’re sure to get the freshest ice cream here! To finish it up, head down to Travers City, Michigan in your car rental for Moomers. This ice cream brand has grown into a major business, with outlets opening in more and more cities. Their Travers City outlet, though, is their very first and remains one of their most popular.
Sometimes we just need to get out there and let out a scream of joy. Do just that and more at Michigan’s best amusement parks. Visit Michigan’s Adventure Amusement and Water Park, Michigan’s biggest amusement park. Try out over 60 thrill rides to sate your inner adrenaline junkie, and relax in the pools around the park. Is the weather not to your liking? Then try out the Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark. Michigan’s biggest indoor theme park, enjoy yourself to the fullest at this comfortably cosy waterpark. Get excited at Binder Park Zoo. A zoo specialising in the care of exotic animals from Africa, you can tour the beautifully designed enclosures for a glimpse of these reclusive animals. You can even stay overnight at this zoo for the perfect safari experience!
Michigan’s cities hold many wondrous shopping opportunities. Tour the streets for that perfect take-home souvenir. Pick up a cool one-of-a-kind antique at Bay Antique Center. With a wide range of wares from furniture to toys and knick-knacks to choose from, practice your collector’s eye or approach the friendly staff for some background history of the pieces on sale! Taste some of Michigan’s freshest produce at the Eastern Market. This farmer’s market has over 250 stalls touting local produce, bakes, and crafts. Pick up a muffin as you stroll through the dizzying array of stalls. Self drive down the Michigan streets with your car rental to do some serious shopping at The Village. This shopping complex is housed inside a sprawling Victorian styled building, which was actually once the Northern Michigan Asylum. The building was renewed and repurposed for the modern day.
Get the best of the Michigan experience when you self drive! Explore the state at your own pace behind the steering wheel today!
