This Michigan Garden is the Most Beautiful in the State
Spring is here, even if it doesn’t always feel like it, and it’s time to start thinking about flowers and all things gardens. Here in Michigan, we have a range…
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Spring is here, even if it doesn't always feel like it, and it's time to start thinking about flowers and all things gardens. Here in Michigan, we have a range of fantastic gardens to visit. But, when it comes to major Michigan gardens, which is the best?
The crew at House Fresh has set out to determine the most beautiful garden in Michigan, and to make the pick, they solicited feedback from tourists. "The public garden was late to the U.S. In Europe, the Italian Renaissance had ushered in a culture of open grounds of variously scientific or aesthetic appeal," they state in the study. "But it took until the 19th century for the U.S. to notice the benefits that the grand garden could have on the soul of both the individual and the nation."
According to the study, the absolute best garden in the entire U.S. is the famed Glam Las Vegas Conservatory in Nevada, which is a trek. But, since that's a trek, we might as well stick close to home. So, what's the best in Michigan, according to House Fresh?
According to the study, the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids are the No. 1 most beautiful garden in the entire state. That doesn't surprise me, because although I've never been there, I hear it's incredibly gorgeous. They also have a bunch of great live music there during the spring and summer months. As a Michigan State University graduate, I've always enjoyed the many gardens the campus has to offer. After all, being a popular agricultural school, it makes sense that the university would have a wealth of gardens. I'm sure the University of Michigan has some great gardens, too. What's your favorite Michigan garden? Reach out to me on social media and let me know.
Spring and summer are on the way, and that means it's vacation time. You don't need to travel far to experience an amazing vacation experience. In fact, chances are there's a great getaway just a road trip away. Here in Michigan, we have plenty of exciting beach towns and vacation-ready destinations.
Plenty of people from neighboring states and beyond actually come to Michigan to vacation in the spring and summer. I have a friend in Florida who rents a place up north for a week every summer. That said, why not take advantage of the beautiful land we have in Michigan and plan your spring getaway or summer vacation right here in the Mitten? One of my favorite things to do each summer and road trip to a new Michigan destination and take in that town's unique culture.
Read on for a list I've put together of some of Michigan's finest vacation destinations. I included 30 on this list, but of course, there are many more. The No. 1 spot, in my opinion, is Mackinac Island. If you're a Michigander and have never been to Mackinac Island, then you have some catching up to do. I remember going there as a child with my parents and grandparents and finding Petoskey stones- or at least purchasing them at a local gift shop.
If you're interested in a top 10 list, U.S. World and News Report recently put together a list of the 10 best places to visit in Michigan, which you can find here. As a Michigan native, I approve of their list, but there are far more than just 10 cities in Michigan that area prime vacation destinations.
Mackinac Island
Holland
Traverse City
Saugatuck
Grand Rapids
Lansing
Iron Mountain
Manistee
Petoskey
Ludington
Frankenmuth
Saginaw/Bay City
Kalamazoo
Muskegon
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Pictured Rocks
Boyne City
http://www.cityofboynecity.com/
Ann Arbor
Leelanau
Marquette
Sault Ste. Marie
St. Ignace
Mount Pleasant
http://www.mt-pleasant.org/
