Northern Michigan

northern part of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan

Northern Michigan should not be confused with the Upper Peninsula. Although a bit inaccurate, the term "Northern Michigan" is used to refer to only the northern portion of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan... the "fingers" of that mitten-shaped body of land.

Northern Michigan is popular for its outdoor recreation opportunities, including Michigan's premiere ski slopes, hunting, fishing, golf courses, and beaches.

Regions

 Grand Traverse Bay Area
the pinky and ring finger
 Mackinac Area
the tip of the middle finger
 Northeastern Michigan
the index finger

Cities

Other destinations

Beaver Island Harbor Light

Understand

Get in

Get around

See

Fort Michilimackinac
  • The Mackinac Bridge - known as the "Mighty Mac" or (against the wishes of a certain burger merchant) "Big Mac", is a suspension bridge spanning the Straits of Mackinac to connect the non-contiguous Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan.
  • Fort Michilimackinac - Founded in 1715 as a French fur-trading village and military outpost, Michilimackinac was later occupied by the British who abandoned it in 1780 to establish a new fort on Mackinac Island. What you see today on this site is a reconstruction of how the fortified village appeared in the 1770s, based on evidence gathered during the nation's longest archaeological excavation.

Do

Buy

  • Polish Art Center, 8994 South Kasson Street (in Cedar, which is 20 miles from Traverse City), ☏ +1 231 835 2242. M-Sa 10AM - 6PM ET; Su noon - 4PM ET. (updated May 2017)

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