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Planning an outing, weekend trip or vacation to Michigan? Our 2008/09 Annual Travel Ideas Resource Guide advertisers are here to assist you with your travel plans!

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Thunder Bay Resort - Hillman, Michigan
Enjoy elk viewing, golf, carriage & sleigh rides, gourmet dinners and wine tasting all at one resort.

Mackinaw City, Michigan
More than a great get-away, its a discovery, an education and an adventure.

Blue Water Area, Michigan
Discover the "blue" on the shores of eastern Michigan.

Manistee Area, Michigan
Miles of golden sandy beaches, Lake Michigan sunsets, salmon and trout fishing, golf, scenic rivers, camping, hiking, kayaking, canoeing and the list goes on.

Amtrak
Enjoy the sights and take a relaxing ride to your vacation destination.

BaySail, Bay City, Michigan
An exciting, educational shipboard experience on the Saginaw River and Saginaw Bay.

Big Bear Adventures, Indian River, Michigan
Challenge yourself on Michigan's longest, fastest and most challenging chain of rivers and lakes.

Covered Bridge & Leather Gift Shop, Frankenmuth, Michigan
Large selection of men's and ladies' leather goods, fine jewelry, gifts and collectibles.

Crane's Pie Pantry Restaurant, Fennville, Michigan
Enjoy delicious Michigan fruit pies and food made with fruit from Crane’s orchard.

Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, Michigan
Visit a 1,348-acre private nature center with hands-on exhibits and nature trails.

Children's Zoo at Celebration Square, Saginaw, Michigan
Spend the day with animals while strolling through beautiful gardens.

Dow Gardens, Midland, Michigan
The creativity of Herbert H. Dow is still revealed to all those who visit Dow Gardens.

Durand Union Station/Michigan Railroad History Museum, Durand, Michigan
Educational and entertaining source of Michigan’s rich railroad history.

Frankenmuth Cheese Haus, Frankenmuth, Michigan
Delight your taste buds with the great flavor of our famous cheese spreads.

Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, Michigan
Seven fun-filled acres under one roof.

Frankenmuth Motel, Frankenmuth, Michigan
Frankenmuth's most affordable accommodations and within walking distance to Bavarian Inn.

GarLyn Zoological Park, Naubinway, Michigan
This family-friendly zoo has both native and exotic animals in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula.

Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Have a blast in an interactive, hands-on environment built just for kids!

Great Lakes Naval Memorial and Museum, Muskegon, Michigan
View historic vessels and submarines along the south channel of Lake Michigan.

Historical Museum of Bay County, Bay City, Michigan
Preserving the unique and rich history of Bay County, Michigan.

Indian River Area, Michigan
Lower Michigan's fastest & most challenging river.

Little River Casino Resort, Manistee, Michigan
Over 1300 of Michigan's hottest slots with million-dollar winners.

Mecosta County, Michigan
The area offers fine dining, great accommodations and tons of outdoor adventures.

The Music House Museum - Muskegon, Michigan
View a fascinating collection of musical instruments and a captivating musical tour.

Muskegon County, Michigan
Come enjoy Lake Michigan, sand dunes, miles of beaches and many inland lakes.

Oscoda/AuSable Area, Michigan
The finest in peace and serenity for a getaway in northern Michigan.

Potter Park Zoo, Lansing, Michigan
Creating an educational environment for the conservation of wildlife.

Riverside Canoe Trips, Honor, Michigan
Navigate a shallow clear river to at the Sleeping Bear Dunes national Park.

Steam Railroad Institute, Owosso, Michigan
An exciting firsthand look at the intricacies of working steam locomotives.

Traverse City, Michigan
Year-round outdoor all-sports area, offering every conceivable indoor amenity.

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Visit locations in Michigan like Frankenmuth, Mackinaw, Traverse City, Bay City, Midland and Irish Hills and beyond.

The destinations are endless, yet not so far away.