Michigan is a splendid place to visit year-round! While summer and fall are the most popular times, winter is a magical time to get away, enjoy the solitude and blessing this quiet season brings, and enjoy some of our favorite winter things to do in Michigan. Whether you need to get away for a bit of romance and relax with your sweetheart, or you need some pampering, or you need a new backdrop catching up on some work- we have the perfect places to stay and many things to do during your Michigan getaway that’s outlined in our 20 Favorite Winter Things to do In Michigan.
20 Favorite Winter Things to Do
- Enjoy a sunrise or sunset while walking on a Michigan Beach. Huron House and the Sweetwater Sea B&B are in Northeast Michigan, fondly called the “Sunrise Coast of Michigan,” Their beach location allows you to be pampered in bed while watching a sunrise. For a spectacular sunset, stay on the western side of Michigan, where you can capture colorful sunsets over Lake Michigan. To experience an amazing sunset, check out four #MichBnb’s in Ludington with easy access to the lighthouse pier, where you can also witness amazing views of the lighthouse.
- Enjoy the Winter Festivities in Grand Rapids. Check out this calendar of events. Grand Rapids is a fabulous destination year-round- filled with farm-to-table restaurants, a symphony and opera house, and many entertainment options. Two remarkable Michigan Bed and Breakfast choices include Leonard at Logan House and the romantic PrairieSide Suites outside Grand Rapids.
3. Try snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. Many of our Michigan Bed and Breakfast Association member inns, including Goldberry Woods and Garden Grove Inn in Union Pier, offer complimentary use of their equipment. Another excellent destination for a winter walk is the Castle in the Country, which boasts many beautifully manicured trails and a lake. Come back to their winter igloos to cozy in with a glass of wine and charcuterie board.
4. Take a winter skywalk across the Sky Bridge at Boyne Mountain Resort. Guests ride the historic Hemlock Scenic Chairlift to the mountain’s top, then venture out along the exhilarating 1,200-foot long and 118-foot high pedestrian bridge—afterward, cozy inn at the award-winning House on the Hill in Ellsworth.
5. Experience the Art Coast of Michigan in beautiful Saugatuck. You will find excellent shopping, dining, and art galleries. Check out the upscale lodging at Hotel Saugatuck and the Inisfree Estate.
6. Explore Detroit’s extraordinary History and Culture. This previous blog outlines the best places to stay and visit.
7. Enjoy a hand-crafted cocktail in the Speakeasy pub at the Frederick Stearns House, located in the trendy West Village neighborhood of Detroit.
8. Sample some great fried chicken in Frankenmuth, known for its addicting fried chicken dinners- German style. Check out two favorite eateries to decide your favorite- Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth and Bavarian Inn Restaurant- each offering their takes on the classic German dishes that first put Frankenmuth on the map. After shopping and dining in Frankenmuth, enjoy a comfortable bed and breakfast experience at the Frankenmuth Country Bed and Breakfast or the Historic Webster House nearby in Bay City.
9. Explore the town of Ypsilanti, which might include an escape experience at Decode Ann Arbor. This award-winning and challenging Escape Room in downtown Ypsilanti is a beautiful way to spend an afternoon of intrigue. Afterward, you can enjoy the great food at member inn Newton of Ypsilanti. Your innkeeper/owner is a professional chef, and you can sign up for some of her cooking classes or arrange a private romantic dinner at the inn. We also love to recommend the quaint college town of Ann Arbor. Check out this blog for things to do, and afterward, enjoy the comfortable lodging at the Baxter House or the Burnt Toast Inn– both located in the historical area of Ann Arbor.
10. Check out the three lighthouses in Ludington- North Breakwater and Little and Big Sable Point and enjoy winter sports in Ludington State Park. You have four member inns to choose from: Ludington House, Candlelite Inn, Cartier Mansion and Lamplighter Bed and Breakfast. All provide excellent hospitality and delicious homemade breakfasts
11. Check out the many microbreweries, brewpubs, and taprooms in Traverse City. Afterward, you can enjoy the lakeside lodging at the Spring Lighthouse in Elk Rapids.
12. Explore the many consignment shops in Northwest Michigan and enjoy lodging at the four best Michigan Bed and Breakfasts in Ludington, Michigan.
13. Relax in a romantic jacuzzi tub, found at many of our Michigan Bed and Breakfasts. The Castle in the Country in Allegan has romantic tubs, fireplaces, and a value-packed winter discount package. The luxurious and romantic Historic Webster House in Bay City has a spa and cedar dry sauna room that can be reserved in advance.
14. Enjoy a show and dinner in the lively city of Kalamazoo and the luxurious hospitality of the Kalamazoo House.
15. Check out the wildlife and birding at A Dove’s Nest Bed and Breakfast In Kingston. This 112-acre property is remote and perfect for star gaze at night.
16. Relax in a winter igloo and enjoy a cold glass of beer at Home Grown Beer Co, located in Southeast Michigan in the quaint town of Oxford. Afterward, relax and be pampered at the area’s sumptuous bed and breakfast- Maple Cove B&B or the Stag’s Leap Farm. Check out this blog for more information about this enchanting area just a short drive from Detroit.
17. Book a couple’s getaway at the Prairieside Suites in Grandville. Breakfast will be delivered to your door. Enjoy the onsite spa, where you can have a couple’s spa.
18. Take in a show or attend a holiday festival in Lansing. You’ll also find plenty of shopping opportunities for that perfect last-minute gift. Afterward, return to the luxurious and warm accommodations at the Nordic Pineapple nearby in the quaint town of St John. Check out this previous article for more ideas.
19. Enjoy a romantic and old-fashioned sleigh ride in Southwest Michigan. Afterward, return to the cozy and upscale lodging at the Inisfree Estate in Pullman.
20. Lastly, experience a winter swim and relaxing spa at Goldberry Woods- a modern farm resort in Union Pier. Their breakfasts are aamazing, and the inn becomes a winter wonderland during the colder months. Guests enjoy plenty of opportunity to cozy inn- with fireplaces and outdoor firepits.
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20 of our Favorite Winter Things to Do in Michigan and reasons to book your stay today at a quality-assured Michigan Bed and Breakfast member inn. Each of our innkeeper/owners cares deeply about your experience and provides a level of hospitality far superior to other lodging options, such as commercial hotels and Airbnbs.
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