5 Things to Know About the Great Lakes State Before Travelling There

Known to many as the Great Lakes State, Michigan is a tremendous place to both live and visit. If you are planning to take a vacation to the state or possibly moving to live in Michigan, here are 5 things to know about the Great Lakes State before you begin your journey.

If you enjoy water sports, you are going to have a fantastic time in Michigan. Not only does the state border four of the five Great Lakes but it also has 3,288 miles of freshwater coastline, which is the most of any state. There are more than 11,000 inland lakes in Michigan, so if you enjoy fishing, boating, swimming, or any water-based activity, the Great Lakes State is the place for you. There are many organized activities taking place on the water and you can join a group, which is a good way to meet other people in Michigan.

For those who love hiking and admiring nature, Michigan is home to Sleeping Bear Dunes national park. This park boasts enormous sand dunes that can be seen towering above Lake Michigan. Some of the dunes are over 400 feet above Lake Michigan, including those found at the Pyramid Point, Sleeping Bear, and Empire bluffs. The bird and wildlife watching is excellent and there are plenty of activities to enjoy, including hiking and kayaking.

If you are looking for somewhere to stay or live in Michigan, it is worth checking out the latest ‘best place to live’ rankings. Having analyzed the 150 most populous metro areas in the United States, US News placed Ann Arbor as the 12^th best place to live in the US. Known by many as being the home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor is a fantastic blend of rural and urban living. The public parks system and low crime rate are two of the major reasons why Ann Arbor is ranked so highly, and the main street features many historic buildings, gift shops, restaurants, bars, and bookstores. There is a nice blend of residents in terms of age, background, and status plus Ann Arbor is close to Detroit, meaning a trip to the big city is easy. 

There are plenty of options in terms of entertainment in the Great Lakes State but for those who want to have a little flutter, online casinos are available. Online casinos and online sports betting were made legal in Michigan in December 2019 and the Great Lakes State is one of the leaders in terms of online casinos in the US. The current MI online casinos include Golden Nugget, BetMGM, and BetRivers. You will find a vast selection of games spread across these three leading online casinos, including slots, table games, poker, and live dealer games. So, if you have been out on the water or hiking around the lakes and fancy a game of roulette to finish the day, you can legally and safely play using your mobile device in Michigan.For those who like great feats of engineering, look no further than the Mackinac Bridge. This bridge connects the upper and lower Michigan peninsulas and is the fifth-longest suspension bridge in the world. The Mackinac Bridge is 5 miles long and at its highest point, the bridge is approximately 200 feet above water level. Not only can you drive across the bridge, but it is also possible to walk across the bridge. The annual bridge walk usually takes place in September each year and the Mackinac Bridge is often closed to accommodate the high volume of people wanting to participate in the walk.