Michigan: Beloved Spot Named the Best Weekend Getaway

No matter the season, it's always a great time to plan for a weekend getaway. These short, breezy trips are purpose-made for busy workers who don't have a lot of vacation time to burn. So, if you're looking for a great way to spend a weekend getaway, remember that planning one close to home is best. The shorter amount of time it takes to get to your destination, the better, because then you have more time to simply enjoy yourself and have fun on your trip. So, what's the best weekend getaway spot in the state?

When going on a weekend vacation, planning is everything. In a feature for Trip Advisor, Noel Morata of Travel Photo Discovery notes that "weekend getaways are a really great way to do something special, and it just takes a little bit of time to research places of interests to maximize your visit. First thing is to make sure that you plan all the important details to include: logistics, booking hotels, restaurants and tours."

Doing so, Morata says, will "give you a nice basis and then you can decide if you want to wing it for the weekend or keep yourself busy with activities and places to visit."

Reader's Digest has a feature out with the best weekend getaways in the U.S. "We've highlighted the best quickie trip options in every state—from major metropolises to secluded islands and tiny towns—and you may be pleasantly surprised to find that your next great escape is closer than you think," they note in the piece.

So, what's the top spot for our state? According to Reader's Digest, it's Mackinac Island, of course. "Way up at the tip of Michigan in the Great Lakes, Mackinac Island feels like a step back in time thanks to its horse-drawn carriages (cars are not allowed), Victorian architecture and charming downtown full of shops and historic sites," they note. "Visitors reach the island by ferry from Mackinaw City or St. Ignace, making the journey part of the experience." Reach out to the author with your favorite picks.