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Experience the Art of Slow Travel in the U.P.

In a world where vacations often feel like a race from one attraction to the next, slow travel invites you to embrace a relaxed pace, prioritize quality over quantity and immerse in the local culture. Originating from the Slow Food movement of the 1980s, this style of travel values curiosity and…

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Free Things to Do This Summer in the Upper Peninsula

Are you wishing to break free from your daily routines? To get out to see and try new things? Ignite your curiosity or wander off the well-worn path of your life? Plan the best summer vacation ever in the Upper Peninsula. With this guide to Free Things to Do in the U.P., your world will take a…

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Plan the Best Upper Peninsula Road Trip

Ready to embark on the best road trip in Michigan? The Upper Peninsula invites you to drive to its waterfalls, pristine Great Lakes beaches, historical forts, mines and engineering feats, awe-inspiring national and state parks and the most peaceful trails you will ever traverse. What you will…

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Top Farmers Markets around the Upper Peninsula

Traveling to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula often means driving from one popular destination to the next. It’s easy to get hungry in between, and while we could eat pasties and fudge all day, you may be looking for other options. Skip the gas station snack selections! Stop by the top farmers markets…

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Take the best Memorial Day vacation in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Summer unofficially starts Memorial Day Weekend in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Warmer temperatures return, hundreds of waterfalls roar at once and favorite outdoor activities bring adventurers back but in fewer numbers than in July and August. This means you can easily create a U.P. vacation…

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Experience the Best of Michigan's U.P. Without Breaking the Bank

Need a break away from your daily grind but only have a small travel budget? No worries. Come to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. There are many ways to immerse in the U.P.’s natural beauty, explore its fascinating history, thrill in outdoor adventures and celebrate with locals without spending wads of…

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The 35 Best Things to Do in the Upper Peninsula

There are so many choices of what to see and do in the U.P., planning a vacation can be daunting. To make it easier, we compiled this guide of the best things to do in the Upper Peninsula. But there are lots more ideas, so ask locals and other visitors for their recommendations while you are here…

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