Michigan is something of a hidden gem on the weekender scene. Which lake towns make the best destinations for quick trips or even longer sojourns?

Spanning more than 70,000 acres, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of the best places to visit in Michigan. This 35-mile-long stretch of Lake Michigan's eastern shoreline boasts the ...

Michigan has something to entice just about every kind of traveler. From some of the country's best lake vacations to charming towns to bustling cities, the Great Lakes State has it all.

While there's a lot to do and see around Lake Michigan, most of those coming ... It's official – we've found the best lake destination in the U.S., and now that you know where that is, it ...

RELATED: 2 Michigan campsites on list of spots with best views in U.S. Indiana Dunes includes 15,000 acres with miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and Indiana’s most-visited site, with about 3.5 ...

Six small towns in Michigan were recently named by USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards as some of the best places in the Midwest ... spot for soaking up Lake Michigan's shoreline.

There are many small towns in Michigan, but these six stood out to readers on USA TODAY's Readers' Choice Awards. Here's what makes them unique.

STURGEON BAY - If you think the waters of Lake ... the seventh-best place in the U.S. for a cold-water plunge. The survey asked 3,105 cold-water enthusiasts about their favorite destinations ...