The cold winter season is upon us, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop adventuring. Michigan is home to plenty of gorgeous holiday towns that make the Christmas season extra magical. If you’re looking for an exciting — and charming — excursion in the Great Lakes State, here’s a perfect road trip through some of our most beloved Christmas towns.
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- Frankenmuth
Flickr/Christopher Woodrich Start your trip off in Frankenmuth, which is classically known as Michigan’s most festive holiday town. Visit Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland or peruse the decor that dots the area’s Bavarian architecture.
- Gaylord
Facebook/Gaylord Michigan Tourism Bureau Have a very Alpine Christmas with a visit to this charming town. Make a stop at Gaylord’s famous Ice Tree, an annual downtown display that brings the holidays to life in a truly unique way.
- Mackinaw City
Facebook/Mackinaw City Chamber Of Commerce Marvel at the beauty of our Mighty Mac, do a little Christmas shopping in the quaint downtown area, or simply sip on a cup of hot cocoa and embrace the joy of Christmas. No matter how you choose to celebrate the season, Mackinaw City will never disappoint.
- Saugatuck
Facebook/Saugatuck/Douglas Head to this delightful small town on Michigan’s west side for its annual holiday parade, or simply peruse the tiny but magical downtown area. Either way, you’ll be overflowing with Christmas spirit.
- Marshall
Flickr/Battle Creek CVB The annual holiday parade has already passed, but that doesn’t mean Marshall is any less charming. This historic Michigan town is so merry and bright during the Christmas season that you’ll swear you’ve been transported to another world.
- Dearborn
Flickr/Mike Boening Photography Make a stop at Dearborn’s Greenfield Village for the ultimate holiday celebration. Explore this legendary attraction and enjoy an old-world Christmas at the village’s Holiday Nights event.
- Rochester
Flickr/Scott Smithson Few annual light displays compare to the magic you’ll discover in downtown Rochester, which comes to life with thousands of sparkling strands each year. Storefronts and restaurants glow with holiday spirit.
- Holly
Flickr/Michigan Municipal League Whether you stop by for the Holly Dickens Festival or marvel at the holiday lights throughout town, a visit to Holly feels like stepping into a Christmas fairytale. You’ll certainly want to bring your camera.
Unfortunately, it’s impossible to include each and every beautiful Christmas town on this road trip map. Tell us about your favorite holiday spot in Michigan by leaving a comment — and happy travels!
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Flickr/Christopher Woodrich
Start your trip off in Frankenmuth, which is classically known as Michigan’s most festive holiday town. Visit Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland or peruse the decor that dots the area’s Bavarian architecture.
Facebook/Gaylord Michigan Tourism Bureau
Have a very Alpine Christmas with a visit to this charming town. Make a stop at Gaylord’s famous Ice Tree, an annual downtown display that brings the holidays to life in a truly unique way.
Facebook/Mackinaw City Chamber Of Commerce
Marvel at the beauty of our Mighty Mac, do a little Christmas shopping in the quaint downtown area, or simply sip on a cup of hot cocoa and embrace the joy of Christmas. No matter how you choose to celebrate the season, Mackinaw City will never disappoint.
Facebook/Saugatuck/Douglas
Head to this delightful small town on Michigan’s west side for its annual holiday parade, or simply peruse the tiny but magical downtown area. Either way, you’ll be overflowing with Christmas spirit.
Flickr/Battle Creek CVB
The annual holiday parade has already passed, but that doesn’t mean Marshall is any less charming. This historic Michigan town is so merry and bright during the Christmas season that you’ll swear you’ve been transported to another world.
Flickr/Mike Boening Photography
Make a stop at Dearborn’s Greenfield Village for the ultimate holiday celebration. Explore this legendary attraction and enjoy an old-world Christmas at the village’s Holiday Nights event.
Flickr/Scott Smithson
Few annual light displays compare to the magic you’ll discover in downtown Rochester, which comes to life with thousands of sparkling strands each year. Storefronts and restaurants glow with holiday spirit.
Flickr/Michigan Municipal League
Whether you stop by for the Holly Dickens Festival or marvel at the holiday lights throughout town, a visit to Holly feels like stepping into a Christmas fairytale. You’ll certainly want to bring your camera.
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