University of Michigan Alumni Jordan Morgan and KT Maviglia Morgan turned their love of travel into a successful business. Their travel platform makes trip planning more efficient, and even offers custom-made itineraries.
We asked the pair where they鈥檇 go, and what they鈥檇 do, in Michigan during the winter. Here are their top picks.
Frankenmuth
Bronner鈥檚 Christmas Wonderland
Top of the list is the world鈥檚 largest Christmas store.听Go shopping for gifts, decorations, and anything else you need for the holiday season. If you go during the holidays, we suggest leaving metro Detroit at the crack of dawn to avoid lines.
Smart shoppers wait until after New Year鈥檚 to shop in peace. Either way, don鈥檛 leave without a personalized ornament! .
Zehnder鈥檚 Snowfest
This event has been taking place for more than 30 years at Zehnder鈥檚 of Frankenmuth. Enjoy live snow and ice sculpting as well as music, drinks, and shopping from Jan. 25 to 29. After a day of fun, stop in the restaurant for a family-style听fried chicken dinner.听.
Thompsonville
Iron Fish Distillery
This hidden gem 20 miles southeast of Frankfort听took home three medals听at this year鈥檚 prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition. It鈥檚 also the perfect base camp for wood-fired pizza and cocktails.
Stop by during your stay at , and if you have time, make the 30-minute drive to the famous frozen lighthouse . .
Boyne Falls
Boyne Mountain Resort
Undoubtedly Michigan鈥檚 best skiing destination. Explore 60 trails and 415 skiable听acres. The annual Holiday Week at Boyne Mountain runs from Dec. 20 to Jan.听1 and is filled with Yuletide cheer and activities (perfect for children)! .
Traverse City
CherryT Ball Drop
Head to downtown Traverse City for the annual cherry ball drop. As many as 12,000 people attend this event each Dec. 31, and proceeds go to local charities. Be听sure to stick around for the fireworks! .
Grand Rapids
World of Winter Festival
Grand Rapids鈥 biggest holiday event runs from Jan. 6 to March 5. Check out the long list of free attractions,听which includes interactive outdoor art installations, light displays, and live performances. Stop by to enjoy a hot cocoa in a frame cabin before heading home! .
St. Joseph
Light Up the Bluff
For a top-notch light display, head to St. Joseph鈥檚 Lake Bluff Park during Light听Up the Bluff. The show, which features more than 1 million holiday lights set up throughout the park, remains aglow through February. It鈥檚 a must-see! For dates, go to .
Marquette
Winter sports
Calling all adventure seekers! Marquette offers听ample opportunities to get outside and get active, from skiing and fat-tire biking to snowshoeing and beyond. Check out scenic sites like the Black Rocks, , and听the nearby and .
Did you know you can even see the Northern Lights in Marquette? Its particularly long, dark winter nights create perfect conditions for viewing the aurora borealis from the Lake Superior shoreline. .
This story is from the November听2022 issue of 糖心vlog安卓版. Read more in our digital edition.
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