The beach might not be the first activity that comes to mind when visiting the Lake Michigan area, but perhaps it should be, thanks to this great town.

An expert panel chose 20 small towns, each with a population ... USA Today’s expert panel went up and around Lake Michigan, starting in renowned beach town Saugatuck − which got national ...

Two Michigan cities are nominated as some of the best historic small towns in the country. How you can vote for them.

Oval Beach, lining Lake Michigan along Michigan's southwest shoreline ... nature lovers and those who appreciate our unique mix of small town charm, arts and entertainment, and the celebration ...

The festival also includes the Blessing of the Boats beach party ... RELATED: 2 popular Michigan vacation spots nominated for USA Today’s 10Best ‘Best Historic Small Town’ The high-energy ...

even in summer—there are excellent visitor facilities and plenty of beach towns with lakefront resorts, historic inns, and campgrounds. We've rounded up a dozen of the best Lake Michigan beaches ...

Home to more freshwater shoreline than any other U.S. state, Michigan is often referred to as America's Third Coast. While droves of vacationers flock to beaches overlooking the Pacific and the ...

Two Michigan cities, Ludington and Mackinac Island, are nominated for USA TODAY's 10Best historic small towns in the U.S. Ludington was voted number one in the contest in 2024 and is known for its ...