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ichigan is a land of sparkling blue waters, untamed


wilderness and warm hospitality. More than 3,200 miles of


Great Lakes shoreline define Michigan’s boundaries and its changing seasons support a variety of activities. Michigan is revered for its vibrant


fall colour and bountiful harvest. The multi-hued reds of sugar maples, the sun-inspired yellow of birch and poplar and the deep royal purples of oak splash against the indigo blue of the Great Lakes. Hundreds of roadside farmers' markets and pick your own orchards and more than 60 wineries dot the landscape in Michigan, providing easy access to the season’s freshest produce and fruit from the vine. Lakes, campgrounds, wildlife


refuges and nearly 100 state parks and recreation areas are scattered throughout both peninsulas of the state. There are thousands of miles of hiking, biking and riding trails through millions


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of forested acres. Michigan also has more public


golf courses than any other state in the nation, with more than 800 public golf courses and is known as America’s summer golf capital. Some of the world’s best courses await. The Upper Peninsula is considered


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the best place in the US for snowmobiling with thousands of miles of groomed trails, and rentals widely available. There are well over 100 state parks and recreation areas across the state.


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STATE SECRET... The biggest agricultural crop produced in Michigan comes from its cherry orchards. The state is the biggest producer of cherries in the US. Cherry festival is held in July at Traverse City.


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DON'T MISS... Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Empire, where the colours range from pale champagne right through to burnt sienna. It rolls and spikes to 400 feet in height. It's a great, uncrowded place for a picnic.


Isle Royale International Gateway: Detroit


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STATE SECRET... There is no sales tax on clothing and shoes. Minnesota is home to Mall of America in Bloomington, the country's largest shopping and entertainment complex. Minneapolis provides upscale shopping while Saint Paul features boutiques and speciality shops.


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innesota is a land of contrasts. Here you can follow the


secluded canoe trails of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, or have a houseboat adventure in Voyageurs National Park. There are Northwoods golf and spa resorts and more shoreline than California, Florida and Hawaii combined and the state also claims world class cities with internationally acclaimed arts, unique entertainment acts and venues, and professional sports teams.


The Minneapolis and Saint Paul metropolitan area has a thriving theatre scene with more seats per capita than anywhere outside New York. The Historic State and Orpheum Theatres in Minneapolis and the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul host Broadway productions as well as other musical acts. The highly regarded Guthrie Theater’s repertory company stages Shakespeare and contemporary American playwrights. Internationally


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DON'T MISS... The scenic drives such as Great River Road following the course of the mighty Mississippi or the North Shore Scenic Drive along the rugged coastline of the largest lake in the world, Lake Superior.


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acclaimed rock, pop and country stars hold forth at the Target Center and Xcel Energy Center. World-class museums abound, such as the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden, and the Weisman Art Museum and Science Museum. Grand Portage and Pipestone National Monuments preserve the rich Ojibwe and Dakota American Indian and fur trapping heritage.


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Population: 5.2 million State Capital: Saint Paul Largest City: Minneapolis Local Time: CST – 6 hrs behind


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Population: 10,095,643 State Capital: Lansing Largest city: Detroit Local time: EST – 5 hrs behind


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