Seven Secrets for Smooth Sailing at Tall Ship Celebration: Bay City Be here when awe-inspiring tall ships from across the globe return to Bay City—three-time Tall Ships America Port of The Year—for a four-day foot-stomping, sail-raising, grog-drinking extravaganza. This award-winning festival offers concerts in the park, maritime history, kids’ activities and great family fun. Read More
Nine Festivals that'll Leave You Longing for a Pure Michigan Summer When summer rolls 'round, it’s time to enjoy family fun and games along Michigan’s abundant freshwater coastline. Our water is cool and unsalted, but the festivals are red hot. Here, we’re showcasing nine favorite Go Great Lakes Bay festivals, with something for everyone from Michigan’s largest international beer-tasting event to one of the largest 4th of July fireworks displays in the entire Midwest. Read More
Five Ways to Feel the Pure Michigan Lake Effect When You Go Great Lakes Bay Planning for the perfect Pure Michigan summer has never been easier. Picture stargazing from the deck of a tall ship, wine tasting aboard a river boat cruise, or paddling your way along a perfect summer day. The time is now to dip, dive, and drink it all in when you Go Great Lakes Bay and let the Pure Michigan lake effect transform your summer daydreams into reality. Read More
Get a Taste of What’s New at Michigan’s Largest International Beer-Sampling Event Grab a few brew-loving friends and get ready to Go Great Lakes Bay, because Michigan's largest international beer-tasting event, the World Expo of Beer, returns to Frankenmuth this May for the 20th year. The event brings nearly 300 beers from across the globe straight to your tasting glass and provides you an opportunity to attend our very own Beer School. Read More
Planning and Planting the Perfect, Pure Michigan-inspired Garden Nothing says summer quite like a lush garden in full bloom. So, grab your gardening gloves and green-thumbed friends and plan a garden-inspired getaway to the Great Lakes Bay Region. With “know and grow” tips from our experts, you’ll be ripe and ready to plant your very own outdoor summer oasis in no time. Read More
Find the Perfect Summer Escape When You Go Great With so many great reasons to set sail on your own Pure Michigan summer adventure, you’re going to need the perfect place to stay. From a 50,000 sq. ft. indoor waterpark and a hotel with five indoor pools to our boutique retreats and cozy B&Bs, we have plenty of great places for you to unwind and recharge between adventures. Read More
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