Listen up ladies — if you and your best gals are looking to get away for a fun-filled weekend in Michigan, we’ve got the inside scoop on three destinations you’ll love. We created a girls’ guide to the best weekend getaways in Michigan. Plan your itinerary and pack your bags—you’re in for a weekend of relaxation, adventure, shopping, tasty eats, cocktails, and more.
Saugatuck
This quaint lake town has quickly become one of Michigan’s trendiest spots. Against the shores of Lake Michigan, the scenery alone makes Saugatuck worth a visit. Galleries, boutiques, and eateries line these walkable streets, perfect for a day spent meandering around town.
Plan a group painting or cocktail-making class, or relax riverside while sipping Michigan wine. At night, enjoy live music and the vibrant nightlife Saugatuck has become known for.
Traverse City
For a more outdoorsy trip, head to Traverse City, Michigan’s Cherry Capital, situated on the crystal blue waters of Grand Traverse Bay. Spend the days wine tasting on the Leelanau and Old Mission Peninsulas or get your adrenaline fix by paddling down the Platte River or ziplining over the treetops at Mt. Holiday.
At night, indulge in farm-to-table cuisine made from locally sourced ingredients at Forrest, A Food Studio. Menus are pre-planned a month in advance and diners swear by Forrest’s five-course meals, with one reviewer stating it’s “the best fine-dining in Traverse City.”
Reservations are always required, but on Fridays and Saturdays, there is only one seating, so be sure to plan this into your stay well in advance. In the evening, retire to a charming bed and breakfast right downtown to experience the bayfront culture Traverse City is loved for.
Detroit
Lastly, Detroit offers the perfect blend of big city vibes and Midwestern hospitality. Experience the city’s creative revival by exploring vibrant neighborhoods like Corktown, Midtown, and Eastern Market. Take selfies against the eye-catching street art, then fuel up on delicious eats—Detroit’s emerging food scene is gaining worldwide fame.
Enjoy craft cocktails at one of many rooftop bars overlooking the Detroit skyline, or go dancing at Bleu Detroit in Downtown or The Majestic in Midtown. These nightclubs play the best in electronic music well into the morning hours. Having a girls weekend has never been so hip!
You now have a girls’ guide to the best weekend getaways in Michigan. So, ladies, choose your destination and round up your besties for an amazing weekend away.
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