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Travel info, the u.s.a.’s best fall colors are here.

Marvel at our seven million acres of autumn brilliance.

See the Upper Peninsula’s stunning fall colors

Ask fall color seekers about their favorite destinations in the United States and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is on their lists. (Our fall foliage repeatedly makes USA Today’s 10Best.) Seven million acres of tree coverage, the pristine shores of three Great Lakes, picturesque historic lighthouses, mirror-calm inland lakes, tree-lined rivers and streams and roaring waterfalls make the U.P. a fall getaway no other U.S. destination can match.

When to see the best fall color

The leaf show begins when our daylight hours get shorter and the night air grows crisp in mid-September. First, there’s a splatter painting of scarlet reds and sunny yellows amid acres of green. Then, almost overnight, the hardwood forests explode in reds, oranges, yellows, purples, browns and greens. The colors intensify and peak by mid-October. But this breathtaking show continues for a couple more weeks, especially along tree-canopied roads near the shorelines of Lakes Huron, Michigan and Superior.

Check our weekly color reports

To help plan your trip, check our weekly color reports here for our eastern, central and western regions.

Drive these top 10 fall color tours

Below are 10 of our favorite fall color routes across the U.P. (nearly 1,500 gorgeous, leafy miles). Hop in your vehicle, and prepare to stop repeatedly to take photos. The views get more spectacular with every turn.

Tour 1 | Tour 2 | Tour 3 | Tour 4 | Tour 5 | Tour 6 | Tour 7 | Tour 8 | Tour 9 | Tour 10

Tour 1: Keweenaw Peninsula

Western U.P. | 100 Miles | Fill a full day with stops

The Keweenaw Peninsula is an incredible destination all four seasons but it is positively WOW! during the fall. The foliage will take your breath away. 

Start your tour in Houghton/Hancock. Home to Michigan Tech University, these two towns have a college vibe with a choice of eating and drinking establishments, outdoor recreation and lodgings. Crossing the Portage Lake lift bridge marks the beginning of your Copper Country adventure.

Follow US-41 north to historic Calumet, once the center of the booming copper mining industry. Take in the Victorian-era architecture, and stop by the Calumet Theater , a National Historic Landmark. While downtown, go to the Keweenaw National Historical Park visitor center to learn the location of over 20 heritage sites that tell the stories of the men and women who came to mine copper in this northernmost Michigan peninsula.

Continue north on US-41, taking time to stop at Eagle River Falls and Eagle Harbor Light Station and Museum Complex . The next stretch east on M-26 to Copper Harbor is one of the most scenic in Michigan. Winding up Brockway Mountain Drive brings you to some of the most photographed fall vistas in the U.P. If you can spend the night, this area offers some of the best stargazing, including the Keweenaw Dark Sky Park . 

From there, make your way south on US-41, stopping for a Delaware Copper Mine Tour . Then, enjoy lots of fall colors as you wind your way to the pristine beach at Bete Grise you will arrive in 11 minutes). Take Lac La Belle Road east then make a slight right on Bete De Gris Road. After time at the beach, make your way south along the Keweenaw Bay coast following Bete De Grise Road. Take a sharp left and follow Gay-Lac La Belle Road to Gay. From there, follow Traprock Valley Road west, turn right onto Bootjack Road, then left on Calumet St. Hop on M-26 at Lake Linden and enjoy the scenery as you return to Hancock/Houghton for a restful overnight stay.

Tour 2: Porcupine Mountains

Western U.P. | 225 miles | 4.5 hours minimum

Houghton is your launch point for this popular fall tour. Head southeast on US-41 to Baraga County . If you treasure fall color, a side trip east of Baraga will take you to Point Abbaye. Follow US-41 east to L’Anse then north on Skanee Road to Townline Road. Locals will tell you that this drive up the Abbaye Peninsula rivals any “leaf peeping” drive in the nation. 

Return to Baraga and make your way west on M-38 to Ontonagon County . It is home to Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park — the Midwest’s “last great wilderness.” It’s 60,000 acres of gorgeous vistas of Lake Superior’s stunning shores, roaring waterfalls, miles of rivers and streams, 35,000 acres of untamed old-growth forests and 90 miles of hiking/backpacking trails. If you can’t stay for more than a day, visit at least one of these three lookouts — Lake of the Clouds, Copper Peak and Summit Peak.   

From the Porcupine Mountains, go south along CR-519. See Manabezho , Manido and Nawadaha Falls on the far west of the Porcupine Mountains near Wakefield Township. Go east from Wakefield on M-28 to Bergland on the northern tip of Lake Gogebic , the largest natural inland lake in the Upper Peninsula. If you can arrive at Bruce Crossings at nightfall, you can decide if the ghostly Paulding Mystery Ligh t is real or legend. If you prefer to complete this tour in daylight, take M-45 to see Rockland’s Victoria Hydroelectric Dam , the Old Victoria Restoration or  Minesota Mine . From there, go north on M-26, jogging west on M-38 to Greenland to visit Adventure Mining Company , where you can take an easy walking tour, rappel down a shaft or sign up for a drilling and blasting workshop. Return to M-26, enjoying the foliage in the Baraga State Forest and arriving in time for dinner and resting for tomorrow’s adventures in Houghton. 

Tour 3: Iron Country

Western U.P. | 221 Miles | 4 hours minimum

Start at Ironwood, at the far west of the Upper Peninsula. If the weather is coolish, stop by the Stormy Kromer factory for a free tour and pick up a cap and other Stormy, stay-warm U.P. gear. Then head east on US-2 to Bessemer. If you have time, extend your tour by going north on the National Black River Scenic Byway Waterfall Tour . This will be a highlight of your Western U.P. travels. Along the approximately 14-mile Black River Road, you can see five impressive waterfalls: the Great Conglomerate Falls , Gorge Falls , the barrier-free Potawatomi Falls , Sandstone Falls ’ rock formations and Rainbow Falls . This byway will also take you to Copper Peak for an incredible, 360-degree leaf-viewing experience.

If a waterfall trip doesn’t work into your schedule, continue east on US-2 to Watersmeet. Four miles west of Watersmeet, explore the Ottawa National Forest’s Sylvania Wilderness on CR-535. The old-growth forests and 34 named, pristine lakes are home to a wide variety of animal and plant life. Return to US-2, and go east to Watersmeet jogging north on M-45 to see Bond Falls then backtracking to Watersmeet. 

When you reach US-2, continue east to Iron River. Hikers and ORVers both claim the best way to see fall color is on Iron County ’s hundreds of miles of trails. Nearby Caspian is home to the Iron County Historical Museum . This is the U.P.’s largest local museum with over 100 iron mining and logging exhibits, 26 buildings, two art galleries and a gift shop. Return to US-2, taking it to Crystal Falls where you will head north on US-141 to Covington, then west on M-28 to Bruce Crossings, then Bergland at the northern tip of scenic Lake Gogebic . Take M-28 southwest to Wakefield then follow US-2 west. You will be back in Ironwood in less than a half hour. 

Tour 4: Marquette

Central U.P. | 177 miles | 3.5 hours minimum

A good basecamp for this tour is Marquette with its vibrant downtown, dining, entertainment and recreational choices and a variety of lodgings. Start your adventure following Deutsch St. northwest for a half hour along the Lake Superior coastline to Big Bay. Nearby, the 9 miles of Big Bay Pathway trails and Big Pup Creek Falls give you close-up views of autumn’s magnificence.

Return to the junction of US-41 and go southwest to Negaunee and Ishpeming, where you can catch lunch or a craft beer. Mountain bikers can see fall colors from an exciting singletrack RAMBA trail between the two cities. For a less strenuous leaf-viewing experience, visit Black River Falls when you’re in Ishpeming. 

From Ishpeming, go east on BUS M-28, taking several small jogs until you reach County Road 480 then south on M-533 to Gwinn. From there, go east on M-94 through Chatham and within minutes, you will enter the Hiawatha National Forest for your fall color feast. Turn right to follow M-28E/M-94E to Shingleton. Once in Shingleton, turn around and take M-28W/M-94W. Take M-28W into Munising, your gateway to the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. 

Some of Munising’s fall color highlights include Pictured Rocks Boat Cruises until mid-October, Miner’s Castle and seeing the 16 waterfalls in Alger County . For an unforgettable wilderness adventure, take the ferry to Grand Island (it runs until Oct. 10) and go hiking, mountain biking and kayaking surrounded by jaw-dropping beauty.

On your return trip from Munising to Marquette, prepare to see some of the most stunning Lake Superior scenery going west along the coast on M-28. 

Tour 5: Wild River & Lake Michigan Bays

Central U.P. | 127 miles | 2.5 hours minimum

Start this fall adventure in Iron Mountain by making your way to Pine Mountain Ski Jump , where you can take in some of the best fall vistas in the U.P. At the base of the ski jump is the free Upper Peninsula Veterans Memorial . If you have the stamina, walk up the 500 Pine Mountain Steps . This half-mile vertical climb is the largest outdoor staircase in the U.S. It brings you to the ski jump — the largest artificially made ski slide in our country, too. 

From Iron Mountain, take US-2 east to Norway, then go south on M-8 to Piers Gorge Road and park. There is a 1.5-mile trail that offers spectacular views of the Menominee River , its churning rapids, ledges and waterfalls. 

Return to US-2 and go east to Hermansville where you can get out of your vehicle and immerse in the colorful woods. The Hermansville to Escanaba multi-purpose rail trail traverses 25 miles. Choose how far you want to go hiking, mountain biking, horseback or ATV riding. Highlights along the trail are three bridges with photo-worthy overlooks. 

Go back to US-2 and take it east to Spalding. Turn south on US-41 and go to Menominee, a historic town on Lake Michigan’s Green Bay at the Michigan/Wisconsin border. Catch lunch, then go north on M-35 along Lake Michigan to Escanaba. On the way, you will pass through Escanaba River State Forest where you can enjoy plenty of leaf viewing. Once in Escanaba, stay a day or two and enjoy these local fall color tours . 

Tour 6: Lake Michigan

Central & Eastern U.P. | 144 miles | 2.5 hours minimum

Some fantastic pull-offs along this Lake Michigan coastal tour will bring you back again and again. In Escanaba, pick up some Swedish Pantry Bakery cardamon bread and to-go coffee or tea, a bag of Sayklly’s chocolates or Dobber’s pasties for the road. Then take US-41 north to Rapid River on US-2. Visit Rapid River Knifework s, and learn about the craftsmanship of their sports and kitchen knives. 

Continue east on US-2. At Garden Corners, take M-183S to Fayette to explore an iron-smelting boom town turned ghost town, Fayette Historic State Park & Townsite . You can easily spend a half-day here walking the 3.5 miles of scenic trails through hardwood forests, along the bluff and the townsite. Kayakers will enjoy Snail Shell Harbor and its scenic limestone bluffs. 

Another don’t-miss side trip is visiting the “Big Spring,” Kitch-iti-kipi in Palms Book State Park north of Manistique. Nicknamed the “Mirror of Heaven'' by the Ojibwe, Michigan’s largest natural spring reflects its surroundings on crystal-clear waters. It takes approximately 16 minutes to go west on County Highway 442, north on County Road 455 and then north on M-149.

Return to US-2, and continue east to Epoufette and the Cut River Bridge/Roadside Park . The scarlet red, amber and brilliant orange leaves are only rivaled by the Lake Michigan waterfront. 

Just when you think you can’t be awed anymore, US-2 will take you to St. Ignace, the second-oldest, continuously inhabited city in Michigan. Steeped in Native American and European history, this is a good stopover destination. But what will amaze you is the Mackinac Bridge that spans 5 miles over the Straits of Mackinac connecting the Upper and Lower Peninsulas. You must stay to see the sunset and the bridge gleaming with lights at night. 

Tour 7: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore/Seney National Wildlife Refuge

Central U.P. | 160 miles | 3 hours minimum

Fall Color Tour 4 gives you a taste of how spectacular the scenery is along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore , but take this tour for the full-blown experience. Motorcyclists rank County Road H-58, from Munising to Grand Marais, one of the top rides in the country. In the fall, it is off-the-charts beautiful whatever vehicle you are driving. 

From Munising, take County Road H-58 to E. Munising Ave. Continue on Adams Trail to County Road H-58E/Au Sable Trail. Go north to Sullivan’s Landing on the shores of Lake Superior. For the next few miles, take time to visit the picturesque Au Sable Light Station , the Log Slide Overlook and the Grand Sable Lake Scenic Overlook . 

Once you arrive at the quaint village of Grand Marais, enjoy the shops, hunt for agates on the beaches and walk the Sunset Boardwalk. A unique attraction is the Pickle Barrel House Museum , a 16-foot-tall barrel that was once a summer home for a well-known illustrator, William Donahey, creator of the famous Teenie Weenie characters. In the fall, it is open on weekends in September or by appointment. 

From Grand Marais, go south on M-77 to Seney. If you are up to more wilderness sightseeing, continue south on M-77 to Germfask’s Seney National Wildlife Refuge . You will find many places to hike and paddle, but the Strangmoor Bog National Landmark is part of the Superior Birding Trail. This time of year, you are likely to see American Bitterns, Northern Saw-whet Owls and Blackburnian Warblers among many other migratory birds as you meander through. 

Complete the tour by returning to Seney, taking M-28 west to M-94 and north to Munising. If you want to end your day stargazing or seeing the Northern Lights, the mile-long Miners Beach on Lake Superior, off County Road H-28 near Shingleton, is one of the top picks. 

Tour 8: Tahquamenon Falls/Whitefish Point

Central and Eastern U.P. | 172 miles | 3.5 hours minimum

This is a tour where the scenery gets better with every turn. Plan to add extra time for frequent photography stops! 

Start the adventure in Grand Marais and take M-77 south to Seney. If you haven’t seen the Seney National Wildlife Refuge , continue south to Germfask to hike, paddle and watch for wildlife . From Seney, take M-28 east, then north on County Road 405 to Newberry. 

If you have the time, take the six-and-a-half-hour Tahquamenon Falls Train and River Boat Tour from nearby Soo Junction. The boat captain will talk to you about points of interest few people can see from their vehicles. You can also hike to a private viewing area to see the mighty Tahquamenon Upper Falls, one of the largest falls east of the Mississippi River. 

From Newberry, continue the fall color tour, driving northeast on M-123 through Newberry State Forest and the Tahquamenon Falls State Forest to Paradise. There you can visit the Tahquamenon Falls State Park to see the Upper and Lower Falls. For another only-in-the-UP experience, stop by for a craft brew and a snack or meal at the Tahquamenon Falls Brewery and Pub at Camp 33 , the only brewery housed on Michigan state land.

From Paradise, continue north on Whitefish Point Road to Whitefish Point . This is one of the premier places to see hundreds of varieties of migrating birds following their ancient flight paths south in the fall. It’s also the site of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum with its emotionally powerful exhibits, light station, lightkeeper’s quarters and rock-strewn beach. Open until Oct. 31, you will leave with a deeper respect for Lake Superior and those who have sailed it. 

Make your way back to Paradise, then south on M-123 to County Road 407 and north to Deer Park. Then take Deer Park Road west until it becomes County Road H-58. Pull over often to catch the Lake Superior views. 

Tour 9: Whitefish Bay

Eastern U.P. | 81 miles | 1.5 hours minimum

This is one of our shortest fall color tours, but there are lots of staggeringly beautiful trees in the Hiawatha National Forest and along the Lake Superior shoreline to enjoy. Begin in Paradise and go south on M-123, then left on M-28 and left on M-221. Stop in Brimley or Bay Mills Point to take in the ever-changing landscape of Lake Superior. Brimley State Park has an observation platform to watch the passing freighters going and returning from the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie. You also can see Canada from there. 

After a jaunt up to Bay Mills Point, turn right onto West Lakeshore, travel 19 miles along Whitefish Bay then another 9.4 miles on Lake Superior Shoreline Road to the M-123 junction, and drive north to Paradise.

Tour 10: Lake Huron to Sault Ste. Marie 

Eastern U.P. |168 miles | 3.5 hours minimum

When people cross the Mackinac Bridge from Michigan’s Lower Peninsula to the Upper Peninsula, they feel a sense of freedom and carefree adventure. This tour brings out the explorer in you! Start in St. Ignace at the base of the 5-mile-long suspension bridge, and continue north on I-75 to historic Sault Ste. Marie , the oldest city in Michigan and one of the oldest in the United States. Be sure to visit the Soo Locks , the ultimate international and Great Lakes freighter-watching destination. This is also a good place to catch a meal or ice cream snack, visit shops and historic museums, and get outside and play on recreational trails. 

Continue the tour, leaving Sault Ste. Marie by going south on M-129, then left on M-48E to DeTour Village on the St. Marys River. While in the village, stop by the DeTour Passage Historical Museum and Maritime Park . Learn about the area’s rich maritime history, and get front-row-seat views of giant freighters.  

If you can extend your visit, catch a ferry across to Drummond Island , the second-largest island in the Great Lakes. This island is an adventure waiting for you to join in on the fun. It is renowned for its ORV trails, kayaking, hiking, golfing and peaceful relaxation amid the changing trees. 

As you continue your fall color tour, take M-134 west from DeTour Village to I-75 along the northern shores of Lake Superior. Stop frequently at the beaches, and catch a meal in Cedarville or Hessel. Paddling around the Les Cheneaux Islands , an archipelago of 36 small islands, is a fall treat — especially at sunset. Both Hessel and Cedarville are replete with shops and art galleries featuring a variety of locally made crafts and gifts! 

When you reach I-75, go south to St. Ignace. Stay over. There are lots of things to do in this historic town tomorrow. 

Where to stay to take in the U.P.’s brilliant forests

Throughout the U.P., you can find lodgings, resorts and campgrounds with the rates and amenities that fit your fall color tour plans. September to mid-October are popular times to visit, so to get the dates you want, book your stay ahead. We can’t wait to share this beautiful peninsula with you soon!

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The Best Fall Foliage Drives and Train Rides in Michigan

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Even though the Northeast of the U.S. is where most people think of for autumn colors, Midwesterners can see the most striking reds, oranges, and yellows right in their own backyard. The vast forests of Michigan experience some of the best fall colors in the country—and without the crowds who flock to New England. The most worthwhile viewing spots are in the expansive and rugged northern part of the state, especially in the Upper Peninsula. But even visitors to Detroit can revel in the season by seeing the trees in local parks or on nearby day trips.

Self-Guided Driving Tours

The most popular option for touring Michigan's fall foliage is simply driving yourself along a route, allowing for the most flexibility in terms of the length of your drive and which stops you want to take.

• Michigan's Gold Coast: This fan-favorite route starts in Traverse City , then meanders 100 miles through Northport, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and finally Inspiration Point, following the coast along the M-22 highway.
• Lake Superior Circle Tour : This 1,300-mile route includes not only Michigan's Upper Peninsula but also Wisconsin; Minnesota; and Ontario, Canada. The goal is to make a complete circle around Lake Superior. While it's possible to do this all in one go, many people do it in different segments over the years. The Michigan portion of the route is particularly spectacular—drive along Route 28 from Sault Ste. Marie through Marquette, then continue the tour up to the Keweenaw Peninsula for bright autumn colors.
• Tunnel of Trees: For those short on time, this 20-mile drive down M-119 in Emmet County—the northernmost county in the mitten-shaped Lower Peninsula—is perfect for a relaxing afternoon. The old trees have formed a sort of tunnel over the road, providing a beautiful sight throughout the entire 20 miles. You can stop at local farms, restaurants, and even some sand dunes along the way for more fun.

Train Tours

Driving is, of course, a good way to see Michigan's fall colors, but taking a train gives you time for observation and is an experience in and of itself. Plus, it's great for people who don't have a car.

• Michigan Steam Train : This operator schedules train trips to catch peak color change. Routes vary throughout the season and can cover Kalkaska, Petoskey, Boyne, Cadillac, Clair, Lake George, Mt. Pleasant, Owosso, and Yuma.
• Southern Michigan Railroad : Each October, this train line operates special fall foliage tours out of Tecumseh. Make sure you book in advance, as they often sell out by August.
• Coopersville and Marne Railway: For a family-friendly train ride, take this railway's Famous Pumpkin Train, which operates from the end of September through October. Characters like the Grand Pumpkin and the Scarecrow tell stories to the kids, who then get to pick out their very own pumpkin from a patch.

Fall Colors Near Detroit

Getting out of the city and into the rich natural parks that make up the Great Lake State is the most thrilling way to experience the changing trees, but that isn't always possible. Even if you're limited to staying around Detroit, you still have options. A handful of park options are within and near the city , but the best local one is Belle Isle Park, which sits on the Detroit River. In the nearby suburb of Brighton, the Brighton Recreation Area is nearly 5,000 acres of woodlands that turn the colors of fall beginning in October.

If you can afford to take a day or weekend trip but can't get all the way to northern Michigan, try visiting a nearby town outside of the metropolitan area of Detroit. South Haven on the shores of Lake Michigan is especially celebrated for its fall festivals, or head up to Stony Creek Metropark for something even closer.

When Fall Foliage Peaks in Michigan

Generally speaking, peak fall foliage in Michigan can range from mid-September through the end of October. As with other locations, the peak time for the most vibrant colors starts further north and works its way south. The forests of the Upper Peninsula usually start to change color at the end of September, while the southern part of the state, including Detroit, may not reach peak colors until the middle or end of October.

Several resources make predictions, much like a daily weather or allergy forecast, about when leaves will change color in Michigan. They also keep track of the color-changing progress at various locations throughout the state.

• The Weather Channel  posts a map of current fall-foliage conditions in the region.
• Pure Michigan (Michigan's official travel and tourism site) posts a map with a prediction of color-change peaks across the state, and you can even sign up for email updates to stay on top of the game as the season changes.
• The Foliage Network provides reports for the Midwest that keep track of color and leaf drop, including regular updates of the current season as well as historical reports of years past.

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Fall Color Itineraries in Southwest Michigan

In Southwest Michigan, the beautiful transitions from deep green leaves to brilliant yellows, orange and reds typically begin in mid-September and peak the first two weeks of October. Companioned with our gorgeous autumn sunsets along our Lake Michigan shore, you are never far from breathtaking views from dawn to dusk. Take a day, a weekend or a week to welcome this colorful season by following three fall color tours in Southwest Michigan.

Day 1: West Michigan Pike

This first tour is along the West Michigan Pike. The Pike is the first continuous paved road in West Michigan from the Indiana state line to Mackinaw City. It's a great way to combine fall colors with unforgettable beach moments along the two-lane US Route 12 (Red Arrow Highway) and US Route 31 (Blue Star Highway).

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Day 2: Apple Country Tour

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Fall Color Update – October 27, 2023

The BIG FALL COLOR SHOW has moved past peak in the Western Upper Peninsula with lingering fall color now appearing near the Lake Superior shoreline in areas such as Porcupine Mountains State Park. Still a good weekend to enjoy the old-growth forests and waterfalls and grand vistas of the Western U.P.

The fall color is past peak in the Eastern U.P., though you can still find some lingering fall color and enjoy the beauty of the region.

The PEAK FALL COLOR is in its last stages in Northern Lower Michigan. The last of the peak color in Northern Lower Michigan should continue this weekend along the lakeshore routes for the weekend of October 27 – 29, 20223.

Check back here for updates on the Fall Color Show throughout the beautiful fall season in Northern Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.

Pure Michigan Fall Color Update – October 27, 2023

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Friday October 27th, 2023 - 10:21 am

FROM Good Hart General Store >> Today was lovely along the Tunnel of Trees M-119 even in the rain and fog. 🍂🙏🏽❤️ #tunneloftrees #harborsprings #petoskey #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

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Friday October 27th, 2023 - 9:42 am

High Rollaway was full on color this week! It's even more beautiful in the rain! #traversecity #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Friday October 27th, 2023 - 9:36 am

FROM Crystal Mountain >> It's our final Fall Color Friday and the leaves have held their color for another week... it's just a matter of staying attached to their tree limbs! We're still in peak color but it won't last much longer. Get out and enjoy the foliage during our last Fall Fun Saturday! #crystalmountain #benziecounty #traversecity #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Thursday October 26th, 2023 - 11:47 am

FROM Green Bird Organic Cellars & Farm >> We may be past peak but the colors are still just fabulous in our little valley! Come see us today for our last Thurs of the season - we’ll be Fri-Mon starting tomorrow - closed on Halloween. 📷 Barb Leys #leelanau #traversecity #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Thursday October 26th, 2023 - 11:19 am

FROM Coyote Crossing Resort >> Overcast days, but still very pretty with lots of color this week! Join us Thursday for our tender pork chop dinner special and Friday for the Fish Fry! #cadillac #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Wednesday October 25th, 2023 - 11:58 am

FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> It's Peak Week. 🍁 The colors are popping, but the leaves are dropping. Get here soon to take in the vibrant views on #SkyBridgeMichigan ! #petoskey #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Monday October 23rd, 2023 - 10:07 am

FROM Suttons Bay Chamber of Commerce >> Fabulous fall colors! 🍂🍁 #leelanau #traversecity #fallcolorphotos Fabulous fall colors! 🍂🍁 #Northernmichigan #puremichigan #michigan #upnorth #greatlakes #upperpeninsula #michiganders #upnorthmichigan #traversecity #puremittigan #lakemichigan #mittenstate #michiganawesome #greatlakesstate #michigander #michiganmade #puremichiganders #mackinacisland #mittenlove #enjoymichigan #uppermichigan #naturalmichigan ... See More See Less

Monday October 23rd, 2023 - 10:05 am

FROM Greenwood Cemetery >> If you were outside this weekend, you know that the colors were spectacular! Here are a just a few images captured here on Sunday by Alex Childress Media and his gifted partner. #petoskey #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Sunday October 22nd, 2023 - 10:58 am

FROM Harbour View Inn >> Beautiful fall garden in the courtyard! 🍂🫶🍂 #mackinac #mackinac island #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Sunday October 22nd, 2023 - 10:56 am

FROM Shanty Creek Resorts >> Today’s chairlift rides did not disappoint! #traversecity #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Sunday October 22nd, 2023 - 10:47 am

FROM Visit Charlevoix >> Blazing fall colors at Fisherman's Island State Park #charlevoix #petoskey #fallcolorphotos Blazing fall colors at Fisherman's Island State Park ... See More See Less

Sunday October 22nd, 2023 - 10:26 am

FROM Pond Hill Farm >> 🍁Take in the beauty of fall from above up on our vineyard overlook. Fall Fest today 11am-6pm, activity booths close at 5pm, cafe 5:30. #harborsprings #petoskey #fallcolorphotos 🍁Take in the beauty of fall from above up on our vineyard overlook. Fall Fest today 11am-6pm, activity booths close at 5pm, cafe 5:30. ... See More See Less

Sunday October 22nd, 2023 - 10:19 am

FROM Michigan Legacy Art Park >> Today at 2:00: join a guided Art Park Fall Color Hike. Fall colors are busting! #benziecounty #traversecity #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Saturday October 21st, 2023 - 9:48 am

FROM Crystal Mountain >> Friday was truly a kaleidoscope of colors at Crystal Mountain ! 🌈 🍁 #benziecounty #traversecity #fallcolorphotos Friday was truly a kaleidoscope of colors at Crystal Mountain! 🌈 🍁 ... See More See Less

Saturday October 21st, 2023 - 9:29 am

FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> It's time to elevate your leaf-peeping game. 👀 #SkyBridgeMichigan #petoskey #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Saturday October 21st, 2023 - 9:24 am

FROM Pond Hill Farm >> It’s Peak Color Fall Fest Weekend!🍁🧡🍂 Photo by @juicy_barrels #harborsprings #tunneloftrees #petoskey #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Friday October 20th, 2023 - 2:41 pm

FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> Poppin' before they're droppin'. 🍂 Now it's time to... #petoskey #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Friday October 20th, 2023 - 2:27 pm

FROM VerSnyder Orchards >> Asian Pears hit the stand today and we should have for a couple weeks. The last of the Ambrosia are on the stand, if you enjoyed them, stop by to get some! Take a ride on any road in Leelanau County as the FALL COLORS ARE AMAZING! #leelanau #traversecity #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Friday October 20th, 2023 - 10:39 am

#fallcolorphotos #traversecity #petoskey #cadillac If you haven't taken a Fall Color Tour this season, you have limited time so you better get out there! Check out the latest details here: www.9and10news.com/2023/09/14/2023-fall-color-reports/ ... See More See Less

Friday October 20th, 2023 - 10:34 am

FROM The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park >> We’d love to see you this weekend at The Garden! It’s a magical time of year. Come check it out. #traversecity #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Friday October 20th, 2023 - 10:26 am

FROM Chippewa Hotel Waterfront >> The countdown has begun! 9 days to go in our 2023 Season. Time to squeeze in your last visit before we close! #chippewahotel #mackinac island #mackinac #fallcolorphotos The countdown has begun! 9 days to go in our 2023 Season. Time to squeeze in your last visit before we close! #chippewahotel #mackinacisland #michigan #2023season ... See More See Less

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Friday October 20th, 2023 - 10:23 am

FROM Crystal Mountain >> Fall Color Friday is here and so are the peak colors! Enjoy the season’s most brilliant hues and reserve your scenic chairlift ride in advance for the best views in Benzie County. Reserve your ride: secure.crystalmountain.com/s/activities/p/fall-chairlift #crystalmountain #benzie #benzie county #traversecity #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Friday October 20th, 2023 - 10:09 am

FROM GRAND HOTEL >> Elegance in motion as we wind down our Season of Adventure. Our high stepping, Hackney Horses got one last ride around Mackinac Island before their departure to the mainland for the winter. A rare yet graceful encounter as Grand Hotel Stable Master and Coachmen, Ben Mosley along with Lucy his assistant, and grooms rode four-in-hand in the oldest carriage in our collection. As we say farewell to Jester, Crown, Noble, and Royal, we know they will be in good hands throughout their winter vacation, and thank them for all of their hard work this summer. We look forward to welcoming them back home in the spring! #mackinac island #grandhotelmichigan #mackinac #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Thursday October 19th, 2023 - 3:33 pm

FROM Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery >> Fall colors & Riesling🍁🍇 #traversecity #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Thursday October 19th, 2023 - 10:56 am

FROM McGill's Nature in Motion >> More of the Tahquamenon Falls from yesterday in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Still Fall foliage to enjoy along the Lower Falls. I enjoyed the walk along the falls and on the island to see the left side of the falls. Still too many people for me...but not as bad as I've seen it. Many opportunities to photograph this lovely falls. #newberry #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Thursday October 19th, 2023 - 10:44 am

FROM Hotel Iroquois on the Beach >> Don’t let fall pass you by! Come see the colors peak with just 10 days left of the season! #mackinac #mackinac island #fallcolorphotos Don’t let fall pass you by! Come see the colors peak with just 10 days left of the season! 🍁🫶🍁 www.iroquoishotel.com ... See More See Less

Thursday October 19th, 2023 - 10:42 am

FROM Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery >> Petoskey Farms Vineyard | Winery | Coffeehouse Vines, Wines. Beans & Brews. Come sit a while and enjoy our spectacular views. ✍🏼By: Our very own, Lynda Freeman #petoskey #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

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Thursday October 19th, 2023 - 10:39 am

FROM Alex Childress Media >> Here’s your Boyne area color report as of last night… #petoskey #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Wednesday October 18th, 2023 - 11:06 am

#traversecity #fallcolorphotos Peak color at the peak. ... See More See Less

Wednesday October 18th, 2023 - 10:48 am

FROM VerSnyder Orchards >> It is a beautiful day to take a drive to see all the fall colors and stop at the Fruit Stand to stock up on some delicious apples and Asian Pears! 1524 S. Lake Shore Dr., Lake Leelanau. Open 7 days a week, 9 am to dusk! #leelanau #traversecity #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Wednesday October 18th, 2023 - 10:40 am

FROM Pond Hill Farm >> This years peak color seems to be the best we’ve had in years. It’s truly breathtaking!!🍁 #harborsprings #petoskey #fallcolorphotos This years peak color seems to be the best we’ve had in years. It’s truly breathtaking!!🍁 ... See More See Less

Wednesday October 18th, 2023 - 10:36 am

FROM Andy Backus Photography >> Fall is really starting to show its colors here in Northern Michigan. Hope you have a wonderful weekend! #petoskey #fallcolorphotos Fall is really starting to show its colors here in Northern Michigan. Hope you have a wonderful weekend! ... See More See Less

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Tuesday October 17th, 2023 - 9:47 am

FROM McGill's Nature in Motion >> What gorgeous colors this afternoon surrounding the Old East Channel Lighthouse on Grand Island Munising Bay...Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The gloomy day just made the colors stand out that much more. Taken from Sand Point with my Tamron 150-600mm lens. Get out and enjoy the beauty! #munising #fallcolorphotos What gorgeous colors this afternoon surrounding the Old East Channel Lighthouse on Grand Island Munising Bay...Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The gloomy day just made the colors stand out that much more. Taken from Sand Point with my Tamron 150-600mm lens. Get out and enjoy the beauty! ... See More See Less

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Tuesday October 17th, 2023 - 9:16 am

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Monday October 16th, 2023 - 9:59 am

FROM Bear Creek Organic Farm >> Look at this view! This week is peak color and we're here for it! The skies are full of drama, the trees are putting on a show, and the weather looks a bit drier and warmer than last week. And we're loving it! Our farm is in a stunningly beautiful part of the countryside and if we have one suggestion for visiting the farm this week, it's this: Take a new route to get here! Make a few extra turns to take a lap around Greenwood/Atkins. Check out Maplewood. Drive along River and Click and Cedar Valley. Any of these roads are putting on a show and we highly recommend it! We drove a full loop around these roads yesterday and it was well worth it! This time of year, you can't go wrong! While we'll be taking in this view as we tend the crops and bring in the harvest, we hope you'll have a chance to explore some unfamiliar roads in pursuit of autumnal beauty. You'll be so glad you did! #petoskey #fallcolorphotos Look at this view! This week is peak color and we're here for it! The skies are full of drama, the trees are putting on a show, and the weather looks a bit drier and warmer than last week. And we're loving it! Our farm is in a stunningly beautiful part of the countryside and if we have one suggestion for visiting the farm this week, it's this: Take a new route to get here! Make a few extra turns to take a lap around Greenwood/Atkins. Check out Maplewood. Drive along River and Click and Cedar Valley. Any of these roads are putting on a show and we highly recommend it! We drove a full loop around these roads yesterday and it was well worth it! This time of year, you can't go wrong! While we'll be taking in this view as we tend the crops and bring in the harvest, we hope you'll have a chance to explore some unfamiliar roads in pursuit of autumnal beauty. You'll be so glad you did! ... See More See Less

Sunday October 15th, 2023 - 4:38 pm

FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> Celebrating 365 days of sky-high thrills. Today officially marks the one-year anniversary of #SkyBridgeMichigan ! 🥳 Thank you to everyone who has made this first year one to remember. Especially our stellar team members. 🫶 #boynemountain #petoskey #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Sunday October 15th, 2023 - 10:47 am

FROM Lavendar Hill Farm >> Taking in the fall colors as we finish up our end of season pruning. Northern Michigan is so beautiful! 🌲🌾🍂🍁 Visit the farm to explore for yourself! open 7 days a week from 10am - 5pm! #FallGardening #LavenderCare #puremichigan 📷 @Kaitlin McHenry #boynecity #petoskey #fallcolorphotos Taking in the fall colors as we finish up our end of season pruning. Northern Michigan is so beautiful! 🌲🌾🍂🍁 Visit the farm to explore for yourself! open 7 days a week from 10am - 5pm! #FallGardening #LavenderCare #puremichigan 📷 @Kaitlin McHenry ... See More See Less

Friday October 13th, 2023 - 4:44 pm

FROM Visit Greater Cadillac >> We are now approaching peak colors in some parts of the Cadillac area! 9&10 News found two great options for fall fun at Caberfae Peaks ⛳️ and Pine River Paddlesports Center 🚣🐾🍂🍁 #cadillac #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Outdoor Adventures in the Cadillac Area

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Friday October 13th, 2023 - 4:35 pm

FROM Crystal Mountain >> Fall Color Friday is here and we are nearing peak colors! The leaves that have made the switch to their fall wardrobe look absolutely stunning, but there are still a few green leaves who are fashionably late. Check them out for yourself on a fall chairlift ride: crystalmountain.com/chairlift #crystalmountain #benzie #benzie county #traversecity #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Friday October 13th, 2023 - 10:44 am

FROM Lost in the Central UP >> #munising #newberry #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Friday October 13th, 2023 - 10:31 am

FROM Shanty Creek Resorts >> Nearing peak… #shantycreek #traversecity #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Thursday October 12th, 2023 - 3:38 pm

FROM Boyne Mountain Resort >> Falling for these morning views 🍂🌥 Photos taken Wednesday, October 11 #boynemountain #petoskey #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Thursday October 12th, 2023 - 10:28 am

FROM Caberfae Peaks >> First frost of the year this morning at #caberfaepeaks Fall color photos taken yesterday from the top of South Peak. #cadillac #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Wednesday October 11th, 2023 - 6:27 pm

FROM Chimney Corners Resort >> Beautiful fall day from above. #benzie #benzie county #fallcolorphotos Beautiful fall day from above. ... See More See Less

Wednesday October 11th, 2023 - 6:24 pm

FROM McGill's Nature in Motion >> I had to run into the post office at Curtis in the U.P. Even on this gloomy cold wet day...the Fall foliage is still trying to show off its colorful side. You can see by the leaves on the ground...some are gone...but still so much more to change. So get out and look for the brighter side of Fall. #newberry #fallcolorphotos I had to run into the post office at Curtis in the U.P. Even on this gloomy cold wet day...the Fall foliage is still trying to show off its colorful side. You can see by the leaves on the ground...some are gone...but still so much more to change. So get out and look for the brighter side of Fall. ... See More See Less

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Wednesday October 11th, 2023 - 6:16 pm

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Monday October 9th, 2023 - 8:13 am

#fallcolorphotos Fortune lake in Crystal Falls Michigan 2023🍁🍂 pinch in for full view👀 ... See More See Less

Sunday October 8th, 2023 - 12:36 pm

FROM Elijah Fly Photography >> The weather went from 85 to 50 like it saw a state trooper on the Seney Stretch. Here is Munising’s iconic East Channel Lighthouse showing off in the fall colors. #munising #fallcolorphotos The weather went from 85 to 50 like it saw a state trooper on the Seney Stretch. Here is Munising’s iconic East Channel Lighthouse showing off in the fall colors. elijahflyphotography.etsy.com/listing/1583824215/munising-grand-island-east-channel ... See More See Less

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Friday October 6th, 2023 - 5:33 pm

FROM Crystal Mountain >> Fall Color Friday is here! Benzie County is ablaze with color but we're not quite at "peak" status yet. This week's cooler temps should give the leaves the last little push they need to really put on a show. 🤩🍂 Hop on a fall chairlift or take a ride down the Alpine Slide to see the spectacle: secure.crystalmountain.com/s/activities #crystalmountain #benzie #traversecity #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Friday October 6th, 2023 - 3:47 pm

FROM Coveyou Scenic Farm Market >> Why we really love fall on the farm... 🍂 #petoskey #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Friday October 6th, 2023 - 10:42 am

FROM Shanty Creek Resorts >> It’s Fall Color Friday and this week did not disappoint. We’ve taken a dramatic turn towards Autumn 😍, but there’s still plenty of color to come. #fallcolor #traversecity #fallcolor photos ... See More See Less

Thursday October 5th, 2023 - 10:00 pm

FROM Leelanau Enterprise >> Peak fall colors are about a couple weeks out for Leelanau county, but vibrant pops of red, orange, and yellow are already showing in leaves — a sign that the area is on track for another “fairly normal” color season…. #leelanau #traversecity #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Peak color on the way in county

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Thursday October 5th, 2023 - 8:42 pm

FROM Elijah Fly Photography >> Color palette at the Cut River Bridge on US-2 in da U.P. That’s Lake Michigan about 150 feet below. Captured on 9.30.23. 🍁 #fallcolorphotos #easternup #cutriver #newberry Color palette at the Cut River Bridge on US-2 in da U.P. That’s Lake Michigan about 150 feet below. Captured on 9.30.23. 🍁 www.etsy.com/listing/1582417513/cut-river-bridge-photo-print-fall-colors ... See More See Less

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Tuesday October 3rd, 2023 - 2:17 am

FROM Upp Above - Drone Photography >> A hot, bright and hazy Sunday. Happy October 1st from the Lake of the Clouds. #porkies #westernup #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Monday October 2nd, 2023 - 2:22 pm

FROM ExploreMunising.com >> We thought you'd enjoy some of the fall color scenery from Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, while we were out exploring with our ORV on Trails 7 & 8. It's starting to get good out there! 🍂🍁 #munising #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Monday October 2nd, 2023 - 2:20 pm

FROM Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - the Porkies >> Peak Color happening NOW at the Porkies! Although, some areas are still showing little sign of color change, the majority of the park is seeing Orange, Reds and Yellows. 🍁🍂🍁 Check out this Birds Eye View of the Porkies. Thank you for sending this photo our way! (Photographer was partaking in the 3rd Annual Fall Color Fly-In at Ontonagon County Airport) ✈️ Check out www.funintheup.com - For all up-to-date UP Color Change Reports #porkies #westerup #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Monday October 2nd, 2023 - 9:58 am

FROM Hotel Iroquois on the Beach >> Fall breeze and autumn leaves 🍂 It’s October on Mackinac! www.iroquoishotel.com #mackinac #mackinac island #fallcolorphotos Fall breeze and autumn leaves 🍂 It’s October on Mackinac! www.iroquoishotel.com ... See More See Less

Sunday October 1st, 2023 - 11:56 am

FROM McGill's Nature in Motion >> This Fall...instead of taking the well-traveled roads to see the gorgeous foliage in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan...try the road less traveled. You may be surprised by the treasures you'll find along the way. These old relics have been rescued...near Curtis, MI #newberry #fallcolorphotos This Fall...instead of taking the well-traveled roads to see the gorgeous foliage in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan...try the road less traveled. You may be surprised by the treasures you'll find along the way. These old relics have been rescued...near Curtis, MI ... See More See Less

Sunday October 1st, 2023 - 11:51 am

FROM Lost in the Central UP >> Forest Lake Dam M94 between Munising and Chatham 9/28/23 The colors are closing in on peak in many areas Thank you to all that give this a share! #fallcolors #upperpeninsula #munising #fallcolorphotos Forest Lake Dam M94 between Munising and Chatham 9/28/23 The colors are closing in on peak in many areas Thank you to all that give this a share! #fallcolors #upperpeninsula #munising #puremichigan ... See More See Less

Saturday September 30th, 2023 - 12:33 pm

FROM Lost in the Central UP >> M-94 again on 9/28/23 Munising, MI. #munising #fallcolorphotos M-94 again on 9/28/23 Munising, MI ... See More See Less

Saturday September 30th, 2023 - 12:03 pm

FROM Pine Stump >> Beautiful fall color this weekend!! This weekend until next weekend should be really nice if the weather holds up! #newberry #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Saturday September 30th, 2023 - 12:01 pm

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Saturday September 30th, 2023 - 11:53 am

Fall is in the air! ❤️🧡💛 9/29/23 🍁:Marquette, MI #Marquette #fallcolorphotos ... See More See Less

Here’s a general guide to peak color weekends for 2022 in Northern Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. (Based on historical observation. Subject to adjustments by Mother Nature.)

Upper Peninsula

September 15 – 17, 2023 – Early Season Color with some the possibility of early Peak-like color coming along in the interior of the Upper Peninsula September 22 – 24, 2023 – Generally, an Early Peak Color Weekend in the Upper Peninsula along interior routes – some areas may be in peak-season form. Early season color for routes near the lake shore. Sept. 29- Oct. 1, 2023 – Likely A Peak Color Weekend for interior routes. Early Season to Peak color along the lake shore routes of the Upper Peninsula October 6 – 8, 2023 – Peak Color Weekend for lake shore routes with past peak conditions coming into play along interior routes. October 13 – 15, 2023 – Past-Peak Color Weekend with some late-season color near the shoreline in the Upper Peninsula

Northern Lower Michigan

September 15 – 17, 2023 – Early Color Weekend with some isolated areas (Gaylord, and interior parts north) that may be showing signs of early peak color. September 22 – 24, 2023 – Still an early Color Weekend with some early peak color in interior regions of Northern Lower Michigan Sept. 29 – Oct. 1, 2023 – Early Color Weekend to with some possible Peak Color in interior regions of Northern Lower Michigan October 6 – 8, 2023 – Peak Color in many areas in the interior. Some areas may be moving past peak. October 13 – 15, 2023 – Peak Color Weekend in many regions closer to the lake shore – some interior regions in Northern Lower Michigan likely past peak. October 20 – 22, 2023 – Likely Past Peak Color Weekend (look for the best of the remaining color near the lake shore) in Northern Lower Michigan

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35 BEST Places to Visit for Michigan Fall Colors

The first time that you feel a crisp cool in the air, you know that it’s time for the leaves to change in an explosion of orange, red, and yellow. One of the best states in which to experience fall is Michigan.

Bordered by four of the Great Lakes, the Mitten has no shortage of breathtaking views throughout the year. When autumn comes, though, going to see the Michigan fall colors makes for a wonderful relaxing or romantic getaway.

So if you’re wondering when to go to Michigan for fall foliage, here’s everything you need to know! Read on for tips on seeing autumn leaves, planning a trip to view the beautiful colors, and the best places to see them.

How Michigan Fall Foliage Works

Autumn marks the glorious return of trees full of vibrant color and the beginning of their long sleep during the winter months.

This process begins when plants slow down their production of chlorophyll. As the chlorophyl­l fades, other components that give plants their color become more prominent — beta carotene gives leaves an orange hue, anthocyanin gives them a reddish tint, and flavonols give them a yellow hue.

Different types of plants vary in their leaf color according to which compounds they contain or produce. That’s one reason why Michigan fall colors are so beautiful. There are more than 75 different native tree species growing in Michigan, with many others that were imported from elsewhere in the United States and even the rest of the world. 

Where are the Best Places to See Fall Colors in Michigan?

We can’t say that we know of any “bad” place to enjoy the fall colors in Michigan, but the Awesome Mitten contributors have been blessed to explore some pretty amazing places during the fall months, and we’re eager to visit many of them ourselves.

From the shores of Lake Superior to the local breweries of Southwest Michigan, our writers will have you dreaming of a fall you’ll never forget… and you might discover a new-to-you town to go visit along the way!

Let’s take a look at where the best places to see fall colors in Michigan are…

P.S. If we miss your favorite fall destination in Michigan, be sure to comment below and let us know where you like to enjoy fall in Michigan!

Best Places to Visit in the Upper Peninsula for Fall Foliage in Michigan

For more Upper Peninsula fall fun, check out The BEST Fall Things to Do in the Upper Peninsula .

Explore the US-41 Tree Tunnel into Copper Harbor

The fall colors in the Copper Harbor area are some of the most colorful in the state. There’s no better way to experience the sheer beauty of those colors than by taking a drive through the “tunnel,” US-41 into Copper Harbor. This canopy of color is breathtaking and makes for a great drive on a perfect fall day. 

See Vibrant Fall Colors Around Marquette

Nestled right on the shore of Lake Superior, there are lots of great places to see fall colors in and around Marquette .

You can stroll along the Lake Superior shoreline or go chase some waterfalls. Morgan Falls is just outside Marquette, it’s pet friendly and the decline to the falls is only a short distance.

You can also go for a scenic drive . If you’re up for a little adventure, drive down County Road 510. It’s unpaved and well-traveled during the fall, but the colors are brilliant and you can get a great view from the CR 510 Bridge.

Trek to the Top of Copper Peak

Located in Ironwood, one of the most adventurous ways to see fall colors in Michigan is to go to the top of Copper Peak , which is the site of a former ski jump.

After taking an 800-foot chairlift ride to the crest of a hill, you’ll take an elevator ride to an observation deck. If you’re truly daring, you can walk an additional eight stories to the starting gate.

From the top, you can see more than 2,500 square miles, three states, and even some of Canada. 

Explore the Ghost Town of Fayette

Fall can be experienced in all kinds of ways in Michigan. One of the most interesting ways is to stop in the ghost town of Fayette . It’s about an hour from Escanaba and a ghost town surrounded by fall color makes for a striking contrast.

While you’re there, be sure to stop at the overlook at Snailshell Harbor. You’ll get an awesome view of the fall colors, a great look at the town itself, and you’ll see the limestone bluffs that surround it.

Experience the Majesty of Kitch-iti-kipi

Known as the Big Spring , travel to Palms Brook State Park in Manistique to see one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the state.

This 40-foot natural spring is beautiful to see at any time of the year, but it’s even more beautiful in the fall when it’s surrounded by majestic fall colors. Savor the drive to the spring and make sure to take lots of pictures.

See Fall Colors at the Soo Locks

There are a lot of great places around Sault Ste. Marie to see fall colors, including at Tahquamenon Falls . But you don’t have to travel outside the city to enjoy the colors.

In downtown Sault, you can visit Soo Locks State Park. If you’re lucky, you’ll get a twofer: you can see the fall colors and see a freighter going through the Soo Locks . If you walk along the shore, you may just find a few more spots to enjoy the colors.

Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Ontonagon

Covering about 60,000 acres of land, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is one of the few major wilderness areas in the Midwest. It’s home to miles of streams and rivers, several waterfalls, and old hemlock-hardwood forests along Lake Superior , which offer an unrivaled natural beauty in the fall.

There’s a Summit Peak observation tower, an 18-hole disc golf course , more than 90 miles of hiking trails, and several campgrounds to keep you busy.

Fall at Keweenaw National Historical Park in Calumet

Northeast of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and in the center of the Keweenaw Peninsula, Keweenaw National Historical Park in Calumet is a special place that tells the story of copper mining in this part of the Upper Peninsula. Its mission is to preserve the landscapes and other resources, which is why it’s such a beautiful place to visit in the fall.

You can turn the visit into a scenic drive through the Keweenaw hills and charming towns.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Munising

As we consider the best times to catch the changing colors of fall, we continue our Michigan fall color tour in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The town of Munising along Lake Superior is best known for its waterfalls and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore . It is also home to the Au Sable Lighthouse .

Breath-taking beauty awaits you at every turn during fall in Munising . Whether you go for a drive through a canopy of color, brave the chilly water of Lake Superior for a water view of the golden-topped cliffs, or hike to one of the area’s majestic waterfalls , you will stand in awe of the beauty of fall in this deciduous tree-laden paradise.

Also along Lake Superior, the deep forest of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore offers a picturesque view of Michigan’s fall foliage . The park features dunes, inland lakes, waterfalls, and a wild shoreline with beaches and sandstone cliffs.

There are nearly 100 miles of hiking trails , such as the North Country Trail, and numerous sightseeing opportunities, including lighthouses and other maritime sites.

Fall at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Paradise

With the Tahquamenon River at its center, Tahquamenon Falls State Park stretches across 50,000 acres. At almost 50 feet, its Upper Falls is one of the biggest waterfalls east of the Mississippi River. In addition, its Lower Falls consists of five smaller waterfalls that cascade around an island.

The River Trail connects the falls, and the mostly undeveloped park makes getting great pictures of the fall colors a breeze.

Visiting Mackinac Island in the Fall

Sitting in Lake Huron between the Upper and Lower Peninsulas of Michigan, Mackinac Island is a delightful place to visit during the fall . There are fewer tourists compared to the summer, which makes walking around the island more enjoyable while you soak up the hues of amber and crimson in the trees.

You could even take a carriage ride, go horseback riding, or savor a picnic downtown at Marquette Park.

Where to See Michigan Fall Colors in the Northern Lower Peninsula

Explore more fall fun in Northern Michigan: Unique Fall Things to Do in Northern Michigan .

Road Trip on the Tunnel of Trees Scenic Heritage Route

One of the most scenic road trips for viewing the fall foliage in Michigan is via the Tunnel of Trees Scenic Heritage Route . Otherwise known as M-119, this historic route runs for about 30 miles along Lake Michigan. It starts at Cross Village , where a bluff with a giant white cross overlooks the lake.

The Tunnel of Trees passes through Good Hart, Middle Village, and Harbor Springs before reaching Petoskey . Along the way, there are plenty of places to stop for hiking, taking pictures, and shopping.

Ocqueoc Falls Bicentennial Pathway in Ocqueoc Township

Passing through Ocqueoc Township, the Ocqueoc Falls Bicentennial Pathway is the best way to see Ocqueoc Falls, the biggest waterfall in the state’s Lower Peninsula. The pathway has four loops, which range from 3 miles to 6 miles long and are suitable for biking and hiking.

The towering hardwoods and pines provide an awesome backdrop of fall colors for pictures.

Leelanau State Park in Northport

Located at the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula in Lake Michigan, Leelanau State Park has 8.5 miles of foot trails that encompass you in the fall foliage of Leelanau County .

With more than 1,500 acres, the park features a picnic area, a rustic campground, and Grand Traverse Lighthouse , which is a historic monument. You can tour the lighthouse and museum, which offers treasure hunts and has a gift shop.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Maple City

While Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is known for its bluffs, sand dunes, and sandy beaches along Lake Michigan, it features inland lakes and lush forests that satisfy your craving for those Michigan fall colors.

If you’re just passing through, take a detour on Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in Empire for a dazzle of color. You can stop and enjoy the stunning views at the Dunes Scenic Overlook, too.

Trek the Corsair Trails near Tawas

The Corsair Trails are renowned for being one of the best cross-country ski networks anywhere. But in the fall, it provides a fun and adventurous way to see the beauty of a Michigan fall.

The trail network has three trailheads, each of which is just a few miles northwest of East Tawas . There are over 26 miles of trails and loops to explore, so it’s perfect whether you want to spend a day or a whole weekend.

See the Best of Lake Michigan Fall Color in Ludington

One of the best Lake Michigan towns to experience fall is Ludington and there are lots of spots to check out.

The Ludington School Forest offers more than five miles of trails where you can bike and hike to take in all autumn has to offer. Ludington State Park is also great for recreation and has more than 18 miles of trails, more than 5,300 acres of forest, and much more.

You can also go for a stroll or a bike ride downtown along the beautiful Lake Michigan lakeshore.

Take a Fall Ride on the Silver Lake Sand Dunes

West Michigan is blessed every year with amazing fall colors and places like Silver Lake are the best spots to see the fantastic yellow, green, and red colors.

The Silver Lake Sand Dunes are a fun and scenic place to see the fall colors. You can take an off-road vehicle for a spin on the dunes or take a guided tour. You’ll be able to see Silver Lake and Lake Michigan and the majestic fall colors surrounding them.

See Breathtaking Views in Gaylord

Gaylord is, in a word, exquisite in fall and there are several places where you can bike, hike, or paddle to see the best of the season.

But for truly breathtaking fall vistas, there are two locations to go. Treetrops Resort in Gaylord is well-known for its golf courses, but it also provides one of the best fall views in all of Otsego County.

The Sturgeon River also offers awe-inspiring views and is a great way to experience fall from a different point of view.

Travel the In-Town Cadillac Fall Color Route

Cadillac’s in-town Cadillac Route is a great way to enjoy fall in downtown Cadillac . The 7-mile Cadillac Foot and Bike Path offers a chance to explore downtown and continue on to Lake Mitchell at the edge of the Manistee National Forest.

The Around Cadillac loops allow visitors to visit numerous scenic overlooks, farm markets, and hiking experiences. These routes offer the best of everything as you cross the Pine and Big Manistee rivers.

Visit Hartwick Pines State Park in Grayling

The contrasting hardwood and evergreen forests of Northern Michigan are something spectacular to behold in the fall and Grayling is the perfect place to see it all.

Head down M-93 or I-75 to Hartwick Pines State Park . Here you can bask in the colors of fall while enjoying a leisurely bike ride or hike on a crisp fall day. Hartwick Pines is one of the biggest state parks in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and it’s hard to match its beauty.

There are 21 miles of trails, 49 acres of old-growth pine forest, a visitor center, a campground, and more. It’s got all the ingredients you need for a day trip or a fun camping weekend in the fall .

Fall Things to Do in Alpena

As the Sanctuary of the Great Lakes, Alpena is the place where history and heritage collide with relaxed outdoor adventure. With its claim to fame being its position on the 45th Parallel (halfway between the North Pole and the Equator), Alpena is situated on the shores of Lake Huron in northern Michigan and is home to the nation’s only freshwater marine sanctuary.

Centrally located to 7 lighthouses , and boasting 1000+ miles of shoreline, 43K+ acres of state forest land, 300K+ acres of open water, and more than 2 dozen parks,  Alpena is a must-explore fall destination in northern Michigan .

Aside from exploring four hiking trails , you can tour the 80-foot-tall Alpena Light on Thunder Bay River. Also called Little Red, the lighthouse is believed to be the only one of its kind in the country.

Additionally, you can get tickets for Alpena Shipwreck Tours on the Lady Michigan, which has glass-bottom viewing wells .

Destinations for Viewing Fall Foliage in the Southern Lower Peninsula

Visit mt pleasant’s exciting park system.

Great fall colors can be found anywhere in Michigan, even in Mount Pleasant in central Michigan. One of the best spots in the Mount Pleasant area is the Bundy Hill Preserve in Remus. There are two miles of trails to explore and you can scale the highest point in Isabella County at 1,270 feet.

You can also see fall beauty at Deerfield Nature Park in Remus, where you’ll find a covered bridge, disc golf courses, and more.

Mt. Pleasant’s park system is also a great way to explore the city and see fall colors. There’s space for skateboarding, picnicking, playgrounds, horseshoe pits and so much more. They’re the perfect spots for fall family outings .

Explore the Thumbcoast in Port Huron

The gateway to Michigan’s Thumbcoast is a great place to visit for fall color. In fact, it may be one of the state’s best-kept secrets.

Fall is the prime time to see gorgeous autumn hues and you can’t go wrong with driving along M-25 . The roadway actually ends in Port Huron , but while you’re in town you can take a gander at Fort Gratiot.

See the Best of Nature in Port Austin

If Michigan’s fall colors are your thing, hop on M-25 in Port Huron or head north on M-53 and head to Port Austin . The drives are picturesque and the colors stretch for miles as you drive along the Lake Huron coastline.

Stop into town to visit the seasonal farmer’s market or visit one of Port Austin’s fun fall festivals .

If you want to get back to nature, check out the hiking trails at Huron County Nature Center and Wilderness Arboretum or Port Crescent State Park . When it comes to nature, you can’t be the views the Nature Center offers, especially in the fall.

Take a Ride With BaySail in Bay City

One of the best ways to experience fall in Bay City is on the water with BaySail . This allows visitors to take a sailing trip on the Saginaw River and Saginaw Bay.

The boats typically depart from downtown Bay City, and you’ll be able to see fall colors in a completely different way. You can bring the whole family or charter an entire ship for a private cruise or private dinner.

The Bay City Recreation Area is also a great place to see a decent amount of fall colors when conditions are right.

Leaf Peep at For-Mar Near Flint

If your idea of a fun day is hitting the trails and going on a fall hike, For-Mar Nature Preserve near Flint has you covered. The preserve and arboretum, which opened as a county park in 1970, has seven miles of trails to explore.

The arboretum stretches over 116 acres and features more than 1,800 different specimens of more than 150 species. If you love plants, trees, shrubs, and other flora and fauna, you’ll be amazed at all that you see here during the fall months. You’ll want to take your time to make sure that you see it all.

Coopersville & Marne Railway Train Rides

A fun way to see Michigan fall colors is to hop on a Coopersville & Marne Railway train. The railway operates vintage passenger trains with cars from the 1920s. From Coopersville, the train rides take you about 7 miles to Marne.

The track travels through fields and farms, and it crosses over four creeks and two bridges. The Famous Pumpkin Train is popular for its fall-themed entertainment.

This is just one of Michigan’s fall train rides available!

Holland State Park in Holland

Known for its beaches on Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan, Holland State Park has many fall activities to offer. There are campgrounds, paddle rentals, fishing, and a playground.

The iconic Holland Harbor Lighthouse , also called Big Red, is a beautiful setting for sunsets. However, you get the best look at the fall foliage while walking the nearby Mt. Pisgah Dune Boardwalk.

Fall Things to Do in Saugatuck

Saugatuck is a unique place to visit if you want to see fall colors in Michigan. With miles of Lake Michigan beaches and shorelines in southwest Michigan, this city is full of character and culture, and it has some of the best beaches in the world.

An excellent thing to do here in the fall is to explore Saugatuck Dunes State Park , which has more than 12 miles of trails through rolling hills and steep slopes.

You can also take a colorful hike up the Mount Baldhead Park trail to Mount Baldhead , which offers a panoramic view of the lake.

Fall in Kalamazoo

Named one of the top 10 affordable outdoorsy cities in the country,  Kalamazoo is a perfect fall destination for Michiganders . Just 45 minutes from Lake Michigan in the southwest corner of the Lower Peninsula, this vibrant city has something for everyone to enjoy this fall.

Whether you take a hike through one of the many nature centers, visit a local pumpkin patch or apple orchard, or meander through the streets of downtown Kalamazoo , you’ll be invigorated by the fresh air of fall in this beautiful city.

Don’t miss the best fall color drives in Kalamazoo !

Whitehouse Nature Center at Albion College

Whitehouse Nature Center is a special place for seeing the changing leaves because it’s located on a college campus. It’s the only classroom that stretches across 140 acres, and it has a river, more than 400 plant species, and 5 miles of trails.

The River’s Edge Trail follows the Kalamazoo River. You can visit live exhibits of amphibians and reptiles in the center as well.

Road Trip on Huron River Drive Between Dexter and Ann Arbor

Leading you through the trees and across the Huron River, Huron River Drive gives you an excellent glimpse of the fall colors. It runs alongside the river, and the stretch between Dexter and Ann Arbor is ideal for cycling.

Along the way, you can stop at the Dexter Cider Mill for hand-picked apples, apple cider, doughnuts, pastries, and hard cider. Further down is the Delhi Metropark in Ann Arbor, which has 52 acres of oak trees.

Fall in Ypsilanti

Just east of Ann Arbor along the I-94 corridor, the Huron River runs through the town of Ypsilanti . Riverside Park, a nearly 14-acre park along the Huron River connects downtown Ypsilanti with Depot Town and is full of fall color during the months of October and November.

“Ypsi”, as it’s affectionately known, has a rich history, which shines through in its vibrant shopping, dining, and entertainment scenes – and is inspiring a resurgence of visitors from near and far. Two main districts, Downtown and Depot Town, are historic areas infused with innovative, bohemian, locally-driven businesses.

Sometimes overlooked because of its more famous neighbor (Ann Arbor), Ypsilanti has its own inimitable, groovy, authentic ambiance worthy of a weekend fall getaway.

Tips to Maximize Your Michigan Fall Colors Experience

Is there a map so that i can track fall foliage in michigan for 2022.

If you want to track Michigan peak colors in fall, this fall foliage tracking map can be of assistance. It shows peak fall colors Michigan 2022 predictions as well as the other 47 contiguous US states.

When is peak fall foliage in Michigan?

Since the changing of the leaves depends on the weather, there’s no set time when the colors begin to pop. In general, the fall colors peak in the Upper Peninsula and northern half of the Lower Peninsula around late September to early October. Then, the peak period for the southern part of the Lower Peninsula is between early and mid-October.

Sometimes, the colors last into early November. The coastal peak season will vary from the inland peak season, as well.

What’s the weather like in Michigan in the fall?

In September, Michigan weather is slightly warm with frequent rain. The temperatures become cooler in October, and some nights get as cold as 32 degrees Fahrenheit. When you’re observing the fall foliage, always take a jacket and umbrella just in case.

What are the best things to do in Michigan in the fall?

There are tons of things to do in Michigan during the fall . Hiking, camping, and taking scenic road trips are very popular. You can plan day trips that include experiences at apple orchards and pumpkin patches too. If you’re into sports, football season is in full swing during the fall.

Where do people typically vacation in Michigan in the fall?

Locals and visitors alike typically take vacations in Michigan’s popular destinations, which include Mackinac Island, Ann Arbor, Holland, Traverse City , and Lansing. On top of that, there are many fall festivals and events to experience in Tecumseh, Frankenmuth , and Kalamazoo.

With so many national and state parks, though, nearly everywhere in Michigan is an ideal autumn vacation spot.

What are some Michigan fall colors driving tours?

While the Tunnel of Trees and Huron River Drive are great fall driving tours , there are several other scenic routes in Michigan.

In the Upper Peninsula , there’s US-41 from Houghton to Eagle River to Copper Harbor – it’s one of the best fall scenic drives in the Keweenaw .

In the Northern Lower Peninsula, you could take US-31 from Mackinaw City to Petoskey to Charlevoix , or plan a day trip from Gaylord to Mio to Alpena.

Further south, consider driving from Grand Rapids through Grand Haven and South Haven to Kalamazoo.

On the east side, you could travel from Detroit through Algonac and Lake Orion to Port Huron .

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County Road Association of Michigan releases fall colors guide

There’s nowhere better than Northern Michigan to see fall leaves, and that’s especially true on our back roads.

The County Road Association of Michigan worked with agencies across the state to put together a list of the best drives to take.

Here are a few highlights from the 9&10 News viewing area:

Chippewa County

• North and South Caribou Lake Roads in the DeTour Village area
• Gogomain Road from Goetzville to Pickford
• Lakeshore Drive from Brimley to M-123
• Salt Point Road from M-28 to Lakeshore Drive

Wexford County

Fall Color Scenic Routes, all starting from downtown Cadillac:

• Route 1: Cadillac Lakes (20 miles)
• Route 2: Hodenpyl Dam (70 miles)
• Route 3: Pine River (65 miles)
• Route 4: Lake Missaukee (35 miles)

Leelanau County

• North Eagle Highway
• Newman Road
• Port Oneida Road
• Gills Pier Road
• Schomberg Road

You can find the full list and best dates to go here.

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Fall in Gaylord, MI

Fall in Gaylord ushers in the first whispers of cooler temperatures to come. Get outside and enjoy Gaylord’s famous Fall Color Tours and scenic drives firsthand. Take in the majesty of the forest ablaze in color while hiking or paddling along glassy shorelines . Check out our Farmer’s Market and even take in some elk viewing .

All Outdoors Autumn

Fleming Farms

Lose yourself in a 4-acre corn maze, take a hayride into the pumpkin patch to choose from 1,000’s of plump pumpkins, visit the friendly animals at the petting zoo and more!

Downtown Farmer’s Market

Autumn is harvest time at the Downtown Gaylord Farmer’s Market under the Pavilion!  Along with fresh cut flowers, homemade desserts and locally sourced honey, you’ll find an abundant selection of delectable in-season fruits and veggies.

Elk Viewing

Elk are most active during the fall, so whether you’re viewing them from the sidelines of the City Elk Park or touring backroads in the Pigeon River Country State Forest, our elk are on the move! Visit our  elk viewing page  for helpful hints and viewing areas.

Get All Outdoors

Glide along our glassy  shores  in a kayak or canoe. Lace up your  hiking  boots, throw on your favorite hoodie and trek out on a leaf-strewn  pathway .  Cast a line  into the cooling waters of our lakes and streams.  Being  All Outdoors  takes on a whole new meaning during our most vibrant season!

Top 5 Scenic Fall Vistas

As autumn approaches each year, you can’t help but feel excitement as you see the first leaves melding from their usual green state to varying shades of red, orange and gold.  It’s those peek-a-boo moments through the lush greenery and the sudden crisp air filling your lungs that truly signal the beginning of fall.  Even though we love our blissful summers in  Gaylord, Michigan , no one seems to mind when October rolls around and the landscape transforms into an intricate mosaic of colors.  Northern Michigan is simply stunning this time of the year…there’s no way around it.

Fall Vistas

The Pigeon River Valley and Sturgeon River Valley

Yes, these are two different locations.  But our point is simple – VALLEYS MAKE FOR STUNNING VIEWS!  Visit  Treetops Resort  or  Otsego Resort  for two of the most breathtaking views in Otsego County.    

Gaylord Golf Mecca

Technically, this encompasses  17 different locations , but who’s counting? This is a no-brainer for golfers, but if you’re not skilled at swinging a stick, take your camera and don’t worry about it if you can’t hit the ball.  Interested in golf? Request your free copy of Northern Michigan Golfer Magazine !

Inland Lakes and Rivers

While you may not want to take a swim during peak color season, our waterways are still filled with activity.  Paddle the glassy shoreline of our birch and maple-lined lakes or rent a raft and tour the rushing waters of the Sturgeon River. 

This 100 acre park just minutes from  downtown  Gaylord may not have the sweeping views of a lush valley, but you’ll love being encompassed in colors from every angle.  As an added bonus, Aspen Park shares a boundary with our  City Elk Park , giving you the opportunity to see and hear majestic  elk  during one of their most active seasons. 

Deadman’s Hill Overlook

The crown jewel of our area is undoubtedly Deadman’s Hill. An easy walk uphill will treat you to views of the Jordan River Valley you will remember for a lifetime. Hikers will delight in jumping on the 18-mile  Jordan Valley Pathway  here, or simply spending a few hours on the 3-mile  Deadman’s Hill Loop .

Driving Tours

Gaylord area driving tours.

You can’t take a wrong turn in Gaylord in the fall even if you try.  Every mile of highway, scenic country road and dirt two track has its own hidden gem for leafers to discover. We’ve come up with two diverse local treks for you to explore the fantastic foliage during your stay!

Our northern tour leads you down a Natural Beauty Road to a designated overlook on Pickerel Lake Road, part of the Pigeon River Country State Forest . 

Our northwestern tour features taking the “long way around” to Deadman’s Hill overlook by meandering along country roads bursting with color.

Northern Michigan Driving Tours

With Gaylord ’s central location in the heart of northern Michigan, color tours can branch out into any direction!   

Tour #1 travels north and west of Gaylord , taking in the scenic drive south of Cross Village, continuing along the Lake Michigan shoreline and winding back along M-32. This rolling and beautiful stretch meanders through hardwoods and forest-lined farmlands.

Tour #2 travels north and east of Gaylord , passing through the pristine woodlands surrounding the Pigeon River State Forest and the shoreline drive along expansive Lake Huron. 

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Fall Color Tour

Northern michigan's best fall colors.

Autumn in Charlevoix is stunning, charming, relaxing, and all yours.

Reserve a fireplace suite, load up the bikes, pack the walking shoes, bring the camera to capture autumn colors, and grab a good book. Your fall beach vacation awaits.

Plan Your Route

With vibrant autumn colors, savvy visitors know the special appeal of this quiet season in Northwestern Michigan. Take a scenic drive, grab a bike, or find a trail to explore the colors up close.

Download a Color Tour Guide

Look no further than Charlevoix to experience Northern Michigan’s fall colors at their peak. The surrounding countryside is full of gently rolling hills and abundant foliage that is sure to satisfy that fall color trip you’ve been waiting for. 

Stop at any of the area apple orchards to enjoy numerous tasty treats like a slice of apple pie, you-pick apples, and apple cider. Celebrate fall harvest at the annual Apple Festival — food vendors, art and craft show, family-friendly events, and numerous apple products.

After a day of exploring Northern Michigan, stop in to downtown Charlevoix for dinner, a craft beer, or a tasty treat . Explore downtown boutiques for amazing fall discounts and one-of-a-kind merchandise. 

Just before the sun sets, stroll along the pier toward the lighthouse and enjoy the sunset on Lake Michigan.

Looking for a beach vacation? Boating vacation? Fall is a great time to enjoy the natural beauty of the colors reflecting along the waters in Charlevoix. 

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Michigan Central Station: What you'll see on the tour

Today is the day when Detroiters get to go inside and see restored marble, limestone and carvings for the first time.

The ground floor of Michigan Central Station opens at noon for public tours that will include 60,000 people over 10 days, based on free tickets given away by Ford Motor Co. and the Michigan Central teams to residents throughout the community and those who went online from all over the country.

Visitors will experience film, art and storytelling about the history of the building and the future that Bill Ford, executive chair of Ford, envisions for the 30-acre campus in Corktown and southwest Detroit.

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Here is what people will see, according to materials provided by Ford in advance:

• The Cube, A Dynamic Film Experience: Inside the historic women’s waiting room, an LED installation "tells the journey of Michigan Central Station: history, restoration and the next chapter."
• The Story of The Station: A 1,000-foot sculptural timeline of "shared moments of triumph, adversity, innovation and resilience that flows down the center of Grand Hall."
• Faces of Michigan Central, A Portrait Gallery: Listen to memories recounted by people in their own voice.
• What’s Your Station Story? In the historic reading room, visitors will be invited to recount their memories and hopes for Michigan Central. "These messages will be memorialized in a time capsule so that future generations can connect with our voices and experience what the station’s reopening means to Detroit residents during this once-in-a-generation moment."
• Open Archive, Resurrecting a Landmark: Photographs and artifacts that offer a glimpse into what it took to restore the deteriorated site.
• Poster Vault, A Visual Trip Through Culture: Walls covered with original train posters, vintage postcards, concert announcements, local sports team memorabilia and flyers for past raves.
• Windows into the Future: A vibrant light installation within the Historic Arcade to learn about the innovative opportunities and programming at Michigan Central, and how it will evolve.
• Interactive light sculpture: Speak a single-word vision of the future and watch as technology translates it into a pattern of light and color that shimmers across the structure, like a mandala, unique to each visitor. 
• The Kids’ Zone: Includes “color-your-own” posters for people of all ages, a scavenger hunt and Lego blocks modeled into the station.
• Michigan Central in Motion: Learn about the innovation district where "leaders, thinkers, communities and creators come together to accelerate bold ideas and technologies" and the upcoming park south of the station.

The Faces of Michigan Central exhibit include a range of stories, past and present. Below is just a sample.

Real stories: Kohler

Tomasita "Tammy" Alfaro Kohler and her husband, Ken Koehler, are third-generation owners of Honey Bee Market on Bagley just south of Michigan Central.

"The original owners, my grandparents, were from Mexico. They were immigrants. My husband and I became a team almost 30 years ago," Tammy said. "Michigan Central Station coming here and it being right at the tip of a Mexicantown, we're neighbors. As we call it: Primos."

Ken said, "Ford, he had a vision. We all know what the building looked like. Look where it's at today. When we were building the store, they said, you're going to fix that building up? Are you crazy? I heard that from so many people. My wife and I, our hearts were in it. We want this for the community."

Real stories: Younk

Tiffany Younk is a journeyman ironworker who worked for Midwest Steel at the train station. Her father, Robert Younk, is an ironworker who served as foreman on the project.

"My first day at the station I looked at it and I was, like, 'Well, crap, this is a lot of work. I don't know what I got myself into.' And throughout the three years that we worked here, going through and learning the trade, from being so new and also watching the train station transform into what it is now, it's just awesome to see that."

Robert said, "The station to me, back in the day when I was driving down through Detroit and I was working all around the Detroit area: It was just a lonely, dark old building. It sat all by itself. And you think, there's no way that building's ever going to be salvaged again."

Real stories: Heinzman

Kitty Heinzman arrived in Detroit at age 16 from Westport, County Mayo, Ireland, on March 31, 1958. She waited an hour before her uncle picked her up at the train station, and the majesty of the ceilings captured her imagination that she remembers all these years later, she said.

"You never get over that feeling. I knew this was my destination. And you never get over it. You get emotional, you know, because it's beautiful. Don’t start me again … It's like yesterday," Heinzman said. "... You’re next door to Mexicantown, which is lovely. You've got the Irish, you've got the Mexicans, you've got the Maltese. So look at all the mixtures of people you got here. Everything."

Contact  Phoebe Wall Howard : 313-618-1034 or  [email protected] . Follow her on X, formerly known as Twitter  @phoebesaid . Read more on  Ford  and sign up for our  autos newsletter .

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Michigan Central Station tours: How to visit Ford's renovated train depot

You may have missed your first opportunity to visit the renovated Michigan Central Station , but there are still plenty of dates it will be open to the public.

The Michigan Central Open experience at the train station, located at 2001 15th St. in Detroit, is just getting started and will chug along through the summer, offering plenty of chances to experience Ford's transformation of the train depot.

Here's what to know.

Michigan Central Station initial public tours

The first 10 days of public open house tours at Michigan Central Station, running June 7-16, are sold out . Those visits required advanced registration that is now closed.

Guests will explore the first floor of the building during an immersive experience. There will be activations, storytelling, artwork and shareable moments.

If you got tickets to this set of tours, be sure to arrive 15 minutes before your entry time. Tickets allow visitors to access the station within 30 minutes of the ticket window. Guests should expect to be in the station for no more than one hour.

Can I tour Michigan Central Station if I didn't get tickets?

Don't worry if you missed out on the first set of tours running June 7-16; public tours of the train station will resume June 21 and will run Fridays and Saturdays through the end of August.

What's the cost for weekend Michigan Central Station tours?

No registration is required. People may visit the station from 5-9 p.m. Fridays and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays.

The building will be closed to tours on the other days of the week until September, when expanded public hours will be announced.

How do I get to Michigan Central Station?

Major events can drive plenty of traffic in the Corktown area. Several  roads will close  throughout the reopening event, but visitors can choose from nearby street parking, free parking in the 1501 Wabash St. garage on a first-come, first-served basis, riding the bus through the Detroit Department of Transportation, e-scooters or ridesharing.

What's next for Michigan Central Station after reopening?

After reopening festivities, Michigan Central will begin a "phased reactivation" of the train station for several months as restaurant, retail and other commercial and community-focused partners fill the space.

Dana Afana contributed.

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The Ultimate Guide to Michigan Concert Tickets 2024

• Updated: Jun. 03, 2024, 1:01 p.m.
• Published: Jun. 01, 2024, 2:33 p.m.

Get ready for a star-studded summer across Michigan.

This year’s season of summer music offers shows for fans of ‘80s rock, country, hip-hop, metal, and beyond, featuring Def Leppard, Luke Bryan, Missy Elliott, Five Finger Death Punch, and more — the acts running the gamut from nostalgic to new.

We’ve compiled a list of every concert coming to major Michigan venues in the coming months. An added bonus: It’s a quick way to find the best prices for your favorite shows.

Purchasing available through SeatGeek , Vivid Seats , and StubHub .

Find below the full upcoming concert schedules for Little Caesars Arena and Ford Field in Detroit, Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, Van Andel Arena and Devos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids, and Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights.

Little Caesars Arena

Saturday, June 1 - Peso Pluma , 8 p.m.

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The 24-year-old Grammy-winner Peso Pluma is to play his first Michigan show at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit this year. The star is known for his sound that mixes more traditional and regional Mexican music with modern genres like hip-hop and reggaeton, creating the hit songs “Ella Baila Sola,” “La Bebe,” and more.

Wednesday, June 5 - Chris Brown , 7:30 p.m.

Longtime R&B artist Chris Brown kicks off his 2024 tour, titled “The 11:11 Tour,” on Wednesday, June 5 in Detroit. This marks his first major U.S. tour since the “Indigoat Tour,” back in 2019, when he performed across the country alongside Ty Dolla $ign, Tory Lanez, and Joyner Lucas.

Friday, June 14 - Melanie Martinez , 7 p.m.

Alt-pop star Melanie Martinez first emerged as a contestant on “The Voice” back in 2012, where she became a fan-favorite and found subsequent success with the release of her debut album, “Cry Baby.” More recently, she’s come out with the “PORTALS” album, toured in 2023, and — following a successful round of performances — is back for “The Trilogy Tour” in 2024.

Wednesday, June 19 - Jhené Aiko , 7 p.m.

Jhené Aiko kicks off her 2024 “The Magic Hour Tour” in Detroit this June. The alternative R&B artist is known for songs like “Sativa” and “While We’re Young,” as well as her Grammy-nominated Platinum album, “Chilombo.”

Sunday, June 30 - AJR , 6:15 p.m.

AJR is made up of three brothers, Adam, Jack, and Ryan Met, whose joint passion for making music has spawned popular releases like “Weak,” “Bang!” and “Burn the House Down.” The indie pop trio has earned multiple singles with platinum classifications, also reaching the one million sales title for their sophomore album, “The Click.”

Thursday, August 1 - Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake , 7 p.m.

Phil Wickham specializes in Christian rock, receiving Grammy nominations for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album and Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song. His 2024 “I Believe Tour,” alongside fellow worship singer Brandon Lake, is to feature early fan-favorites as well as more recent singles like “This is Our God.”

Sunday, August 4 - Future and Metro Boomin , 8 p.m.

Rap star Future and hip-hop artist and producer Metro Boomin are showcasing their two-album collaboration throughout 27 performances across North America. Titled the “We Trust You Tour,” the joint schedule features their recently released albums, “We Don’t Trust You” and “We Still Don’t Trust You.”

Friday, August 9 - Xscape and SWV , 7 p.m.

Xscape and SVU’s “The Queens of R&B Tour” begins June 27 in California, stopping in Detroit on August 9, Cleveland, Ohio on August 10, and Chicago’s Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre on August 11. The co-headlining tour features the stars of the Bravo reality series, “SWV & XSCAPE: The Queens of R&B.” Stream the series on Fubo and Peacock ; and get tickets to the Little Caesars Arena show to hear hits like “Rain,” “Who Can I Run To?” “Just Kickin’ It,” and more.

Monday, August 12 - blink-182 with Pierce the Veil , 7 p.m.

Iconic pop-punk band blink-182 — beloved for emo favorites “I Miss You” and “All the Small Things,” among others — is touring with Pierce the Veil this summer 2024. The perfect pairing features blink-182’s latest album, “One More Time,” for which the tour is named, and Pierce the Veil’s post hardcore roots showcased in early albums “Collide with the Sky,” as well as their recent shift seen in “The Jaws of Life” from 2023.

Thursday, August 15 - Missy Elliott with Ciara , Busta Rhymes , and Timbaland , 7 p.m.

The multitalented, decorated artist and producer Missy Elliott is touring with hip-hop’s Ciara, Busta Rhymes, and Timbaland this summer, with tour dates coming to the Midwest by August. The multiple Grammy and MTV Video Music Award-winner is well-known for her influence throughout the R&B, pop, and rap genres, as well as off-stage accomplishments like an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music, all of which earned her an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Friday, August 23 - Incubus , 7:30 p.m.

Incubus is reviving its 2001 album, “Morning View” in a 2024 tour of ten arenas across the U.S., stopping in Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New York, Massachusetts, Florida, Texas, Colorado, and California. The alternative rock band won Billboard’s Alternative Single of the Year for their single, “Drive,” in 2001; and now, two decades later, is delivering a new take on their existing hits.

Thursday, June 20 - Zach Bryan , 7 p.m.

Country artist and songwriter Zach Bryan began his music career by uploading his projects on YouTube — notably the song “Heading South,” which took off online. Since then, he has scored with hits “Something in the Orange” and “Sun to Me,” among others, and won the Best Country Duo or Group Performance Grammy for “I Remember Everything” with Kacey Musgraves.

Saturday, July 13 - Chris Stapleton and George Strait with Little Big Town , 5:45 p.m.

The Chris Stapleton “All-American Road Show” tour comes to Detroit in July in support of fellow folk artist and longtime star George Strait. The two country powerhouses will be joined by four-part harmony group Little Big Town. A multiple Grammy and Academy of Country Music Award-winner, Stapleton’s popular bits of discography include his debut album, “Traveller,” from 2015, songs like “Tennessee Whiskey” and “You Should Probably Leave,” and his most recent studio release, “Higher.”

Saturday, August 10 - Kenny Chesney with Zac Brown Band , 5 p.m.

Kenny Chesney’s “Sun Goes Down” tour with Zac Brown Band combines two top country music acts in a U.S. stadium schedule that stops at Detroit’s Ford Field on August 10. Chesney is a longtime country music star beloved for his hits “She’s Got It All,” “When the Sun Goes Down,” and “Everywhere We Go,” as well as his latest album, “Born.” He is to be joined this summer by the Grammy Award-winning Zac Brown Band, whose debut single, “Chicken Fried,” put them on the map in 2008.

Comerica Park

Thursday, July 18 - Def Leppard and Journey with Steve Miller Band , 6 p.m.

Both powerhouse rock bands born of the 1970s, Def Leppard and Journey are touring together in 2024. “The Summer Stadium Tour” hits venues across the country, showcasing Def Leppard’s biggest hits like “Pour Some Sugar on Me” as well as popular Journey songs “Don’t Stop Believin,” “Any Way You Want It,” and more — plus newer releases and old fan-favorites. The joint tour is to also include Steve Miller Band, whose 1970s classics “The Joker” and “Take the Money and Run” are staples of the era.

Pine Knob Music Theatre

Thursday, June 6 - Hootie and The Blowfish , 7 p.m.

Darius Rucker, Mark Bryan, Dean Felber, and Jim Sonefeld are Hootie & the Blowfish. The Grammy-winning rock band — whose 1990s hits “Only Wanna Be With You,” “Hold My Hand,” and “Let Her Cry” have earned them accolades in both pop and rock genres — is set to play Pine Knob Music Theatre in early June.

Tuesday, June 11 - Tyler Childers , 7 p.m.

Tyler Childers is an American singer-songwriter and Grammy-winning country music artist whose 2017 album, “Purgatory,” kickstarted his rise to mainstream fame. “Tyler Childers has made a career out of doing things differently.” says Grammy.com , explaining how the star “first built a grassroots following with his left-of-center country style, becoming a cult figure respected for his traditionally informed take on the genre.”

Friday, June 14 - A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie , 8 p.m.

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s “Better Off Alone” tour began May 18 in Seattle, continuing until September 20, when the rapper — whose songs “Look Back At It,” “Drowning,” “Pills And Automobiles,” and “My Sh*t” have all been Billboard Hot 100-ranked — plays Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada. Don’t miss his upcoming summer 2024 show at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Michigan.

Saturday, June 15 - Styx and Foreigner , 6:45 p.m.

Styx and Foreigner tour with John Waite this year, coming to Little Caesars Arena in June. Three 1970s through 90s rock acts, Styx, Foreigner, and John Waite’s respective hits “Come Sail Away,” “I Want to Know What Love Is,” and “Missing You” still fill stadiums across the country.

Tuesday, June 18 - New Kids on the Block , 7 p.m.

Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, Danny Wood, and siblings Jonathan and Jordan Knight are the popular 80s and 90s boy band, New Kids on the Block. Formed in Boston, the group took off with releases like “Step By Step” and “You Got It (The Right Stuff).” Now in the wake of their first album release in more than ten years — “Still Kids,” which came out on May 17 — New Kids on the Block is touring the country from June through August.

Friday, June 21 - Maroon 5 , 8 p.m.

Fronted by Adam Levine, Maroon 5 is a Grammy and Billboard Music Award-winning pop/rock band whose early to mid-2000s hits “Sunday Morning,” “Payphone,” “Moves Like Jagger,” and “She Will Be Loved” are still popular today. More recently, their 2021 album, “JORDI,” features big names like Megan Thee Stallion, Stevie Nicks, and H.E.R., to name a few.

Saturday, June 22 - Hank Williams Jr , 7 p.m.

American singer-songwriter Hank Williams Jr. is bringing his country/rock blues to Pine Knob Music Theatre on Saturday, June 22 as part of his 2024 tour celebrating the 45th anniversary of his 1979 release, “Family Tradition.” Per Live Nation , the star is to be joined by Whiskey Myers, Neal McCoy, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Charley Crockett, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, and Old Crow Medicine Show throughout the cross-country arena tour.

Sunday, June 23 - James Taylor and His All-Star Band , 8 p.m.

A multiple Grammy-winner as well as a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, James Taylor is known for his impact on music from the 1970s onward. His current act, James Taylor and His All-Star Band, is headed on the road for 13 shows in the U.S., Japan, the Philippines, Australia, and New Zealand.

Tuesday, June 25 - Santana and Counting Crows , 7 p.m.

Rock bands Santana and Counting Crows are taking on 26 shows in a trek titled the “Oneness Tour.” Multiple Grammy-winning group Santana claims top hits like “Smooth,” and “Maria Maria,” while Counting Crows found fame with their songs “Accidentally in Love” and “Mr. Jones.”

Wednesday, June 26 - Dave Matthews Band , 7:30 p.m.

Dave Matthews Band continues their reign of popularity in a 2024 tour visiting headlining venues across the country. According to Forbes , the band released seven Billboard 200-ranked number 1 albums in a row — “Everyday” in 2001, “Busted Stuff” in 2002, “Stand Up” in 2005, “Big Whiskey & the GrooGrux King” in 2009, “Away from the World” in 2012, and “Come Tomorrow” in 2018. Experience the group live this summer.

And, per the Dave Matthews Band website, 2024 promises environmental impact improvements, “With the summer tour, Dave Matthews Band will be introducing new sustainability measures as part of its ‘On The Road To Zero Waste’ initiative.”

Friday, June 28 - Luke Bryan , 3 p.m.

A multiple Entertainer of the Year Award-winner from both Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association, Luke Bryan has become an influential figure in the genre since his first releases in 2007. His debut single, “All My Friends Say,” placed fifth on the Billboard Hot Country Songs list. In the years following, he’s come out with top hits “Country Girl (Shake It For Me),” “Play It Again,” and more, and is now also a judge on the reality TV singing competition, “American Idol.”

Saturday, June 29 - 99.5 WYCD Hoedown with Luke Bryan , 3 p.m.

Alana Springsteen and Chase Matthew are to join country star Luke Bryan at this year’s 99.5 WYCD Hoedown. The event, also part of Bryan’s 2024 “Mind Of A Country Boy Tour,” takes place at Pine Knob Music Theatre and features his new music and as well as fan-favorites from years prior.

Tuesday, July 2 - Janet Jackson , 7:30 p.m.

The Janet Jackson “Together Again” tour returns to North America on June 4, beginning with a show at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California and making its way to Michigan by early July. The tour showcases the multiple Billboard Music, MTV Video Music, and Grammy Award-winning artist’s beloved songs “If,” “That’s the Way Love Goes,” “Rhythm Nation,” and of course, “Together Again.”

Saturday, July 6 - Kidz Bop Live! , 6 p.m.

Kidz Bop Live! brings popular songs to family-friendly audiences across the country. “Make memories that will last a lifetime at the ultimate pop concert for kids, and their grown-ups too!” writes the Kidz Bop Live! website. Expect to hear “Dance The Night,” “Cruel Summer,” “No Tears Left to Cry,” “Dance Monkey,” and more.

Sunday, July 7 - Third Eye Blind and Yellowcard , 6:30 p.m.

Popular late 90s/early 2000s rock bands Third Eye Blind (“Semi-Charmed Life”) and Yellowcard (“Ocean Avenue”) are touring together in 2024. The “Summer Gods Tour” begins June 8 at BECU Live at Northern Quest in Spokane, Washington and visits Clarston, Michigan’s Pine Knob Music Theatre in July.

Wednesday, July 7 - Niall Horan , 7 p.m.

Former One Direction member Niall Horan is taking his 2023 album “The Show” on tour in an arena schedule of the same name. Also a celebrity coach on NBC’s “The Voice,” the pop music star is now known for his high-streaming songs “This Town” and “Slow Hands.”

Saturday, July 13 - I Prevail and Halestorm , 6 p.m.

Co-headlining a tour this summer are hard rock/alternative bands I Prevail (“Blank Space”) and Halestorm (“I Miss the Misery”). They’ll be joined by Hollywood Undead and Fit For A King. “This isn’t your typical summer tour. This is two worlds colliding under one haven for our collective armies. And bringing you a show unlike any we’ve done before! We have a lot of surprises in store, so get your tickets now for an experience none of us will forget!” Live Nation quotes Lzzy Hale of Halestorm.

Tuesday, July 16 - Alanis Morissette , 7 p.m.

A multi Billboard Music, MTV Video Music, and Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and performer, Alanis Morisette is loved for her impressive rock vocals and top songs “Ironic,” “You Oughta Know,” “Head over Feet,” and “Hand in My Pocket.” Catch her 2024 show at Pine Knob on July 16.

Wednesday, July 17 - Chicago with Earth Wind & Fire , 7:30 p.m.

Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire’s 2024 “Heart & Soul Tour” comes to Michigan on July 17. Two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-inducted bands from Illinois, the co-headliners are bringing performances of Chicago’s “Hard to Say I’m Sorry/Get Away” and other favorites, as well as top hits by Earth, Wind & Fire, “September,” “Boogie Wonderland,” and more.

Sunday, July 21 - Train and REO Speedwagon , 6:25 p.m.

Pop rock band Train’s big hits include “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me),” “Hey, Soul Sister,” “50 Ways to Say Goodbye,” and “Calling All Angels.” The group is co-headlining the 2024 “Summer Road Trip” tour alongside REO Speedwagon, whose 1980s classics “Can’t Fight This Feeling” and “Keep on Loving You” still maintain popularity.

Tuesday, July 23 - Limp Bizkit with Bones , N8Noface , Corey Feldman , and Riff Raff , 6:30 p.m.

Limp Bizkit is touring with Bones, N8Noface, Corey Feldman, and Riff Raff throughout their 2024 “Loserville” tour. The route is expected to hit amphitheaters across the country, performing their top nu metal songs, such as “Break Stuff,” “Boiler,” “Rollin’ (Air Raid Vehicle),” and more.

Wednesday, July 31 - Creed , 7 p.m.

A product of late ‘90s and 2000s grunge, Creed was made popular by their alternative rock songs “One Last Breath,” “Higher,” and “With Arms Wide Open,” to name a few. The Tallahassee, Florida band will be joined on their “Summer of ‘99” reunion tour by supporting acts Daughtry, Switchfoot, Tonic, Big Wreck, and Finger Eleven, depending on the location.

Thursday, August 1 - Dan + Shay , 7 p.m.

Country pop duo Dan + Shay is made up of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney, two vocalists who come together to create Billboard Hot 100 songs “Tequila,” “10,000 hours,” “Glad You Exist,” and “I Should Probably Go to Bed.”

Friday, August 2 - Sammy Hagar , 7 p.m.

Former Van Halen frontman Sammy Hagar is touring this summer with Loverboy. “The Best of All Worlds Tour” is to showcase the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer’s longtime hits, played alongside bandmates Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham, and Joe Satriani, “It’s crazy to think that it’ll be 20 years since Mikey and I played these songs with Van Halen on the 04’ Best of Both Worlds Tour,” Live Nation quotes Hagar. Don’t miss the August 2024 show at Pine Knob.

Sunday, August 4 - John Fogerty , 7 p.m.

Creedence Clearwater Revival’s John Fogerty comes to Michigan this August as part of “The Celebration Tour.” The nationwide route is meant to revisit his most iconic songs from the Creedence Clearwater Revival heyday, featuring special guests George Thorogood and the Destroyers and Hearty Har.

Tuesday, August 6 - Thirty Seconds to Mars with AFI , Poppy , and KennyHoopla , 6:30 p.m.

Jared Leto and Shannon Leto are Thirty Seconds to Mars. The “Seasons World Tour” comes to the U.S. on July 17, beginning with a show in Wisconsin. See the band alongside fellow alternative artists AFI, Poppy, and KennyHoopla.

Wednesday, August 7 - Five Finger Death Punch, 6:30 p.m.

A metal band formed in Las Vegas, Five Finger Death Punch has been well-known since the release of their debut album, “The Way of the Fist,” back in 2007. Listen for “The Bleeding,” “Lift Me Up,” “Wash It All Away,” and more on their 2024 tour.

Saturday, August 10 - Barbie The Movie In Concert , 8 p.m.

“Barbie The Movie: In Concert” comes to Michigan this August. The performance brings Greta Gerwig’s 2023 Oscar-winning release back to audiences, this time accompanied by an all-women orchestra led by conductor Macy Schmidt.

Monday, August 12 - Imagine Dragons , 7 p.m.

Imagine Dragons is a pop and rock band with major 2010s hits “Demons,” “Thunder,” and most notably, “Radioactive,” in their still-popular discography. Formed in 2008, the group has since claimed multiple Billboard Music Awards and a Grammy for Best Rock Performance.

Thursday, August 15 - The Doobie Brothers , 7 p.m.

The Doobie Brothers’ 2024 tour will stop in 38 cities, Tom Johnston, Pat Simmons, John McFee, and Michael McDonald reviving their 1970s California releases and performing music from recent years. The tour also features Robert Cray and/or Steve Winwood, depending on the date.

Friday, August 23 - Bret Michaels , 7 p.m.

Poison frontman Bret Michaels returns with “Parti-Gras 2.0.” The 2024 tour performances include songs like “Talk Dirty to Me, “Ride the Wind,” “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” and more. Catch him at Pine Knob Music Theatre on Friday, August 23.

Saturday, August 24 - Glass Animals with Kevin Abstract , 7:45 p.m.

Glass Animals’ fourth studio album, “I Love You So F***ing Much,” which comes out on July 19, is going immediately to tour. The “Human Music Group Sensations Glass Animals: Tour of Earth” showcases the group’s latest single, its corresponding album, and founding BROCKHAMPTON member, Kevin Abstract.

Friday, August 30 - Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper , 6 p.m.

Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper’s “Freaks on Parade” tour heads to Pine Knob in late August. The recurring show brings the gory, theatrical star’s longtime favorites like “Dragula” and “School’s Out” to arenas and amphitheaters across the country.

Van Andel Arena

Saturday, June 1 - Tim McGraw with Carly Pearce , 7 p.m.

The “Standing Room Only” tour stars country artist Tim McGraw. The “Live Like You Were Dying” singer will be supported by country singer-songwriter Carly Pearce, whose 2017 release “Every Little Thing” became her first Billboard-charting hit.

Tuesday, June 11 - Styx and Foreigner , 6:45 p.m.

If you can’t make it to the Styx, Foreigner, and John Waite show at Pine Knob on June 15, catch them when they return to Michigan on July 11.

Saturday, June 15 - A Day to Remember , 6:30 p.m.

Pop punk bands A Day to Remember and The Story So Far come to Grand Rapids in June as part of their 2024 tour route featuring special guests Four Year Strong and Militarie Gun. The groups are best known for their early to mid-2000s punk and metal-inspired music, but have both released new tracks between 2023 and now — A Day to Remember’s “For Those Who Have Heart” album and “All This Time” by The Story So Far.

Tuesday, June 18 - Stevie Nicks , 7 p.m.

Legendary Fleetwood Mac lead singer and two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-inductee Stevie Nicks is beloved for her immediately recognizable vocals and songs like “Dreams,” “Edge of Seventeen,” “Rhiannon,” “Landslide,” and more. Catch her Tuesday, June 18 show at Grand Rapids’ Van Andel Arena.

Thursday, June 27 - Luke Bryan , 7 p.m.

Country star Luke Bryan is to perform in Michigan for three consecutive nights this summer, beginning with the June 27 show at Van Andel Arena. For fans on the East side of the state, check out his back-to-back June 28 and 29 concerts at Pine Knob Music Theatre in Clarkston, the second of which is also the 99.5 WYCD Hoedown.

Thursday, August 1 - Jordan Davis , 7 p.m.

Country pop artist Jordan Davis released his debut album, “Home State,” in 2018. Now, with his 2023 album, “Bluebird Days” growing in popularity, he’s touring the country to showcase music from his early days and recent years alike.

Tuesday & Wednesday, August 6-7 - Phish , 7:30 p.m.

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The annual Phish shows return with two back-to-back nights of psychedelic rock. The popular 1980s and ‘90s jam band is known for their cult following and songs like “Farmhouse,” “Sample in a Jar,” and “Heavy Things.”

Friday, August 16 - Cage the Elephant , 6:30p.m.

See alternative/indie rock band Cage the Elephant on Friday, August 16 at Van Andel Arena. The group’s 2013 album, “Melophobia,” produced what is arguably their biggest hit, “Cigarette Daydreams.” In the years following, they came out with several full length albums before releasing their newest creation, “Neon Pill,” in 2024. Experience Cage the Elephant’s latest songs live in Grand Rapids this August.

Wednesday, August 21 - Heart and Cheap Trick , 8 p.m.

The “Royal Flush” tour hits Grand Rapids, Michigan this summer; and Heart’s Ann and Nancy Wilson are bringing their iconic vocals — featured on the hit songs “Barracuda” and “Crazy on You,” among others — to venues all over the country. Join them and Cheap Trick (“I Want You to Want Me”) at Van Andel Arena.

DeVos Performance Hall

Saturday, June 15 - 1964 the Tribute , 7 p.m.

1964 the Tribute honors classic Beatles songs from their iconic ‘60s era. Think “I Want to Hold Your Hand” and “Can’t Buy Me Love.” The group recreates the feel of a concert from 40 years ago; and, per their website , is often referred to as “the most authentic and endearing tribute to The Beatles.”

Sunday, June 16 - Donny Osmond , 8 p.m.

Donny Osmond’s Las Vegas show is now touring the country. Find tickets to his summer 2024 show in Grand Rapids to hear songs like “Soldier of Love,” “Puppy Love,” and “Sacred Emotion.”

Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill

Saturday, June 8 - Parker McCollum , 7:30 p.m.

Country artist Parker McCollum is currently taking his “Burn It Down Tour” across the country with special guests Corey Kent, Larry Fleet, George Birge, and Catie Offerman — their appearances varying by date. The Texas-born star is known for his recent hit, “Handle on You,” which can be found on his 2023 album, “Never Enough.”

Sunday, June 9 - Maggie Rogers , 7:30 p.m.

The Maggie Rogers “Don’t Forget Me” tour celebrates her most recent album release of the same name. The Grammy-nominated indie/alternative folk music star is loved for her laid-back, honest style and the 2019 hit, “Light On,” from the corresponding album “Heard It In A Past Life.”

Wednesday, June 12 - A Day to Remember with The Story So Far , 6:30 p.m.

“The Least Anticipated Album Tour” first comes to Michigan on Wednesday, June 12 with a stop in Sterling Heights. The route then continues to Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids for a show on Saturday, June 15. A Day to Remember is supported throughout the 2024 tour by bands The Story So Far, Four Year Strong, and Militarie Gun.

Thursday, June 13 - Sarah McLachlan , 7:30 p.m.

Canadian singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan comes to Michigan in June as part of her “Fumbling Towards Ecstasy 30th Anniversary Tour.” See the “Angel” and “I Will Remember You” star at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre on Thursday the 13th.

Friday, June 14 - Billy Currington , 7 p.m.

Billy Currington is a country singer-songwriter who, per Billboard , first hit a number one ranking with the song “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right” in 2005. The artist has since become known for songs like “Pretty Good At Drinkin’ Beer,” “Do I Make You Wanna,” and “People Are Crazy.”

Saturday, June 15 - Brothers Osborne , 8 p.m.

Brothers Osborne is a country/rock duo made up of siblings John and TJ Osborne. The act took home the Best Country Duo/Group Performance Grammy in 2022 for the song, “Younger Me,” and is now embarking on the “Might as Well Be Us” tour in celebration of their recent self-titled album.

Saturday, June 18 - Pixies and Modest Mouse , 6:30 p.m.

A perfect indie rock match, the Pixies and Modest Mouse are co-headlining a 2024 North American tour with special guest Cat Power. The route comes as a follow-up to the “Where is My Mind” and “Float On” performers’ 2023 tour, which per Live Nation , boasts a sold-out run.

Wednesday, June 26 - Bryson Tiller , 8 p.m.

Bryson Tiller’s 2024 “The Bryson Tiller Tour” plays the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre on Wednesday, June 26. The multi-genre artist is best known for his massive 2015 hit, “Don’t.” The tour, however, also features his new single, “Whatever She Wants,” from his latest album, “Bryson Tiller,” as well as other songs from the recent release.

Saturday, Jul 6 - Whiskey Myers , 6:30 p.m.

Whiskey Myers is a Texas rock band made up of Cody Cannon (vocals, guitar, and harmonica), Cody Tate (guitar and vocals), John Jeffers (guitar, lap steel, and vocals), Jeff Hogg (drums), Jamey Gleaves (bass), and Tony Kent (percussion, cowbell, and keys).

Friday, July 12 - Cavetown and Mother Mother with Meet Me at The Altar , 6:30 p.m.

Indie acts Cavetown and Mother Mother were originally to tour with Destroy Boys this summer, but due to a medical issue, the punk band will be replaced by Meet Me at the Altar — per Cavetown on Twitter on May 29. Some of Cavetown’s top hits include “Devil Town” and “Boys will be Bugs,” while Mother Mother’s early favorites are “Verbatim” and “Hayloft,” the second of which now has a sequel, “Hayloft II,” released in 2021.

Thursday, July 18 - Jamey Johnson , 7:30 p.m.

The Jamey Johnson “What a View” tour officially begins in Florida on June 20; and, according to the country artist’s website , it is named for a newer song that helped invigorate him to write even more meaningful music. The 2024 tour is to feature those recent creations, as well as his existing hits, “We will do a lot of the old stuff and a lot of the new stuff.” the site quotes Johnson.

Saturday, July 7 - 311 with AWOLNATION and Neon Trees , 7 p.m.

Come see rock band 311 — with hits “Down” and “Love Song,” among others — alongside pop acts AWOLNATION (“Sail”) and Neon Trees (“Everybody Talks”) at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill this July.

Sunday, July 28 - Tate McRae , 8 p.m.

Former “So You Think You Can Dance” finalist Tate McRae is a Canadian pop artist with mainstream hits “greedy” and “you broke me first,” both of which have surpassed 1 billion Spotify streams. See her perform live in Michigan on Sunday, July 28.

Saturday, August 10 - Lamb of God and Mastodon , 6 p.m.

The Lamb of God and Mastodon “Ashes of Leviathan” tour comes as a 20th anniversary celebration of their respective fan-favorite albums, “Ashes Of The Wake” and “Leviathan,” both of which are to be played from top to bottom. Select concerts will also be joined by guests Kerry King, Malevolence, and Unearth, depending on the date/venue.

Sunday, August 11 - Tedeschi Trucks Band , 7 p.m.

Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks front the Florida-based rock and blues group, Tedeschi Trucks Band. The Grammy Award-winning band is now touring theaters across the country, spending two back-to-back nights in Michigan — August 10 at the Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo and August 11 at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill.

Friday, August 16 - Bush , 6 p.m.

Bush is an English alternative rock/grunge band with prominent songs “Glycerine,” “Comedown,” and “Machinehead,” all from 1994. See them play live this August at Michigan’s top Sterling Heights venue.

Saturday, August 17 - Cody Jinks , 7:30 p.m.

Texas-born country artist and former Unchecked Aggression frontman Cody Jinks is bringing his March 2024 album, “Change the Game,” on tour this year, also appearing in some locations in support of fellow country star Luke Combs. Jinks is known for his darker approach to the country genre and his multi-platinum song, “Loud and Heavy.”

Tuesday, August 20 - Lindsey Stirling , 7 p.m.

Come experience Lindsey Stirling’s unique violin stylings on Tuesday, August 20 in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The performer is known for her songwriting, which she initially brought to audiences via YouTube.

Thursday, August 22 - Deep Purple , 6:30 p.m.

Hard rock band Deep Purple — still known for the songs “Smoke on the Water” and “Highway Star,” both from their “Machine Head” record — just released a new single, “Portable Door.” Experience the band’s classics and newer creations live at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre on Thursday, August 22.

Saturday, August 24 - O.A.R. with Fitz and the Tantrums , 6:55 p.m.

O.A.R. (with big hit “Shattered”) and Fitz and the Tantrums (known for pop songs like “Out of My League”) bring their tour to Michigan in late August. The “Summer Tour 24” is to hit theaters and outdoor venues across the country.

Sunday, August 25 - The Roots , 8 p.m.

Formed in 1987 by Black Thought and Questlove, hip-hop band The Roots achieved mainstream success following the release of their 1999 album, “Things Fall Apart,” explains The Kennedy Center . The single featured on the record, “You Got Me” with Erykah Badu, won them their first Grammy. Since then, the group has been releasing music that mixes the jazz and rap genres, collaborating with artists like John Legend and Elvis Costello, and collecting even more accolades.

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Indie band Wallows is recognized for their top-streamed song “Are You Bored Yet?” which features fellow indie pop star Clairo. The group is touring in 2024, passing through Portland, Nashville, New York, and more before stopping in Sterling Heights, Michigan on Saturday, August 31. Get tickets to hear the group’s old favorites as well as new releases from their recent 2024 album, “Model.”

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Where to Watch Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central on NBC

This all-star lineup will deliver an amazing night of music. 

Michigan Central Station will soon re-open, not as a train depot but as a dining and shopping hub for Detroit, and to inaugurate its new era, a bevy of Detroit icons are coming together for a one-night-only performance.  Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central will stream live on Peacock and subsequently air on NBC, and you don't want to miss it. Keep reading for all the information.

Who is performing in Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central ?

The outdoor spectacular will take place on June 6, though in-person tickets are sold out. The 90-minute concert includes Michigan natives Diana Ross, Big Sean, Illa J, Jack White, Kierra Sheard, Theo Parrish, Slum Village, the Clark Sisters, Sky Jetta and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Detroit Lions Barry Sanders will also make an appearance.

Non-Michigan-ians are on the lineup too, like Common, Fantasia, Melissa Etheridge and Jelly Roll , and presenters Mike Epps and Sophia Bush. Eminem , who paid tribute to his hometown of Detroit in his semi-autobiographical film 8 Mile , is an executive producer of the event.

RELATED: Hanako Greensmith Sang "Hallelujah," and Her Soulful Voice Will Enrapture You

What is Michigan Central used for now?

The train station opened in 1913, the tallest of its kind in the world at the time. However, it closed in 1988 and remained unoccupied until the Ford Motor Company purchased the building in 2018. It's been under restoration since, and the concert marks the beginning of its gradual opening to the public as both a site of historical importance and bustling business.

"Detroit is known around the world for its musical talent, and having so many legendary artists kick off the celebration for the reopening of the iconic Michigan Central Station shows how meaningful this moment is for our city,” said Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan in a press release. “This historic landmark symbolizes Detroit’s resilience, innovation, and now, its bright future. This is about more than preserving a piece of our past. It also is about paving the way for a new era of growth and opportunity for all Detroiters.”

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How can I watch  Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central ?

The event will stream live via Peacock  on June 6 at 8:30 p.m. ET. A one-hour special version of the event will then air on NBC on June 9 starting at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

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2023 Scenic Michigan FALL TRAIN RIDES | All Aboard! | 7 Best (Current) Color Tour Trains and Fall Pumpkin Trains Located in Tahquamenon Falls, Southeast (Detroit), Southwest Michigan 

By Sherry Trautman

2023 Scenic Michigan Fall Train Rides | ALL ABOARD! | 7 Current Color Train Tours

By: Sherry Trautman | Travel-Mi.com  | Last updated: August 29, 2023.

Michigan fall train rides is such an iconic, delightfully wholesome way to view the fall colors.   Chris and I absolutely LOVE going leaf peeping by steam train as it feels so adventurous and beyond the ordinary...almost like something Harrison Ford would do but without the peril (or cockroaches! ) 

This fall, why not delight your family with a surprise color tour trip ?  We've listed several Michigan fall train rides below that will surely delight your whole family!  

• Plus, many of these fall color train tours in Michigan can be great inspiration for booking fun weekend getaway trips!   

FYI: The Steam Railroading Institute will not be running fall train rides, only their super popular Christmas train, the North Pole Express . We will keep an eye out to see if the Steam Railroading Institute offers them next year.

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1. All Aboard the Pumpkin Train - Coopersville and Marne Railway: Super Fun Color Tour Train in Michigan + Pumpkins for the Kids!

Where : 306 Main St, Coopersville, MI 49404 (Southwest Michigan) Located just east of Grand Haven, northeast of Holland and southeast of Muskegon. 

All Aboard the Coopersville and Marne Railway!!!  Grab your family and friends for a lovely experience aboard a historic passenger train! On the Coopersville & Marne Railway, get ready to experience a whimsical and leisurely mode of travel.  Experience the sounds and feel of the steel rails as they make a clacking noise underfoot.  It's a joyous outing that your whole family will enjoy and remember.

There is a large variety of seating options on the Coopersville and Marne Railway including Coach Class, Premium Class, Caboose Class and Cab Ride.

So grab your tickets early for the Coopersville and Marne Railway !

For planning purposes: Restrooms available in the station and on board the Coach and Premium Class trains but not on the Caboose.

• Duration : 90 minutes
• Ages: All ages
• Schedule : Runs in October on both Saturday and Sunday

Includes a free pumpkin for the kids!

While You Are There : Visit lovely Grand Haven !  South Haven is a lovely Michigan beach town located just south of There are so many fun things to do nearby!

2. Board the Tahquamenon Falls Train and Riverboat Tours to See the Fall Colors! | Michigan's Upper Peninsula Fall Excursions | Soo Junction

Where : 7195 Co Rd 381, Newberry, MI 49868 

The Tahquamenon Falls Train and Riverboat operates June 14-October 7, 2023. If l you are in search of a scenic northern Michigan color tour train, this is definitely one to check out!

This fall foliage tour is 6 1/2 hours in duration and begins with a 35 minute narrow gauge train ride.  Passengers will then climb aboard a lovely covered riverboat for a scenic 2 hour narrated cruise that meanders to the lovely rapids above the falls.  Learn about the logging, Native American history, and the Tahquamenon River's plant and animal life. 

The riverboat will then docks for a little over an hour to allow passengers a chance to explore and enjoy the 5/8 mile nature hike to the Tahquamenon Falls Train and Riverboat Tours' private view of the upper Tahquamenon Falls.  What a cool fall experience!

​After enjoying the falls, the riverboat and train will take you back to Soo Junction. The nature hike includes stairs and is not handicap accessible.

• The riverboat is covered and there is an inside area too.
• There is a restroom on the boat.
• Book your Tahquamenon Falls Train and Riverboat tours online. 

What a fun Michigan fall color train to see the vibrant colors!

While you are there : Check out our guides to:

•   Tahquamenon Falls!   
• You may also find our guide to Michigan's Upper Peninsula super helpful! 
• Oh, be sure to visit Michigan's Upper Peninsula Waterfalls !

3. Hop Aboard the Huckleberry Ghost Train Express at the Crossroads Village: Experience a Steam Locomotive in Flint!

Where:  6140 N Bray Rd, Flint, MI 48505

If you are looking for a short train ride to see fall colors in Michigan, check out the fun Huckleberry Ghost Train Express! Chris and I loved this steam train ride! You will pass creeks, woods and small quaint towns.

As a bonus, you can spend the day at Crossroads Village! Chris and I just love this steam train! 

Halloween Ghosts and Goodies event is taking place :  October 7-8, 13-15, 20-22, and 25-31, 2023. 

Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad is a great place to visit at Christmastime too!

While You Are There : Visit Flint! There are so many fun things to do like an incredible nature center, a spot to see glassblowing and incredible art at the Flint Institute of Arts , and a planetarium! 

How long is the Huckleberry Railroad ride? Enjoy a 40-minute ride through the scenic autumn countryside on the famous Huckleberry Ghost Train Express!

What city is Huckleberry Railroad in? The Huckleberry Railroad is located in Flint, Michigan.

If You Love Color Tours....Grab Our 3 Michigan Fall Color Tours!

We created THREE special Michigan leaf peeping guides with our favorite spots to see the fall color:

• Michigan in Fall
• Epic Michigan Fall Color Tour  (you'll love the color tour by boat!)
• Fall Colors in Michigan ! 

There's an interactive map in each guide to help you find your locations as you drive. We also included lots of photos for inspiration and plenty of locations across Michigan. 

4. Little River Railroad's Fall Pumpkin Trains: Fun Fall Foliage Steam Train Rides in Coldwater Michigan | South Michigan

Where : Address: 29 W Park Ave, Coldwater, MI 49036

All aboard the famous Pumpkin Train!  Enjoy a ride behind incredible steam locomotives to the town of Quincy and back.  Upon arrival in Quincy, you can purchase pumpkins to decorate your home!  Cash only.

Fall Pumpkin Trains dates : October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2023.  Train leaves at 1:00 pm. 

Be sure to book the early October dates if you wish to see Michigan fall colors.  

Super fun Michigan fall foliage train rides! And they are affordable too!

If you love fall, grab our BIG LIST of Michigan Fall Activities , fun for the whole family or with you friends!

5. Michigan Transit Museum's Summer Train Rides: Fun Fall Color Train Tours in Michigan

Where : 24201 Henry B Joy Blvd, Clinton Twp, MI 48036

The Michigan Transit Museum's Summer Trains run  May 28 - October 15, 2023 (Sunday's only) which is perfect to see the peek fall colors in Michigan!

• Operates rain or shine to be prepared for Michigan weather!
• Round Trip is 45 minutes.

Grab your Michigan Transit Museum train tickets early! Awesome fall color train rides in Michigan 2023!

6. Greenfield Village's Ghost Train Rides: Fun Way to See Fall Color

Where : Greenfield Village, Dearborn, MI 48124

• Halloween in Greenfield Village is : October 5-8, 12-15, 19-22, & 26-29, 2023.  Times are: 4:00 - 9:30 p.m. 
• If you go early in the month, you can enjoy the fall colors by train which are exquisite at Greenfield Village in October. 

My friend Jenny and I had a BLAST on Greenfield Village's Ghost Train Ride.  You will see lots of colorful trees while spotting spooky ghosts and Halloween creatures along the way. It's such great family-friendly fun!

Incredible Michigan fall colors train tour while exploring Greenfield Village!

While You Are There : Check out our Halloween in Greenfield Village guide!

Halloween in Greenfield Village  is soooo spooky!! Are you brave enough?

7. Southern Michigan Railroad - Ride the Train During the Clinton Fall Festival and Appleumpkin Festival | 2023 Fall Color Tours | Clinton-Tecumseh in Southern Michigan

Where:  301 Bartlett St, Clinton, MI 49236, near Tecumseh. 

Michigan Fall color tour train dates : Released soon.

If you are looking for a Tecumseh fall train ride, check out the Southern Michigan Railroad!  

• Enjoy a train ride during the Clinton Fall Festival: September 22, 23, and 24, 2023! Climb aboard for a train ride to the Red Millpond bridge and back. This way you can enjoy a train ride and the festivals. Trips are about 45-minutes.
• 2023 Fall Color Tours : Hop aboard the Southern Michigan Railroad for two hours of serene, fall-color viewing beginning in downtown Tecumseh. The locomotive will flank the Raisin River valley to Clinton, Michigan. There will be a stop where you can explore the Southern Michigan Railroad museum in Clinton and the photo-worthy views of the Red Mill Pond. Great spot to get fall color photos during the peak fall color season. 

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Everything you need to know for Michigan Central's concert, tours

It's been 36 years since the last train pulled away, but Michigan Central Station is finally back.

Thursday is the day that Ford Motor Co. will reopen the long-empty building to the public once again. It'll be the first time in a generation that visitors will be invited in to see the historic space, now reinvented for new uses.

Here's what you need to know ahead of the reopening:

When does the concert start?

For those who have tickets, the gates for "Live from Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central" open at 6 p.m. at Roosevelt Park in front of the station in Corktown. The sold-out concert will stream live on Peacock at 8:30 p.m. NBC also will air a one-hour primetime special on June 9 starting at 7 p.m.

The show, produced by Eminem and held in Roosevelt Park in front of the train station, will feature Diana Ross, Jack White, Big Sean, the Clark Sisters, Slum Village, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Melissa Etheridge — basically, if there's a genre you love, a huge Detroit name will probably be there representing it.

The concert will exclusively air locally Thursday with pre-show coverage beginning at 8 p.m. followed by live post-show coverage at 10 p.m. on Local 4, and stream on Local 4+ and ClickOnDetroit.com.

Other celebrities are also expected to attend, including former Detroit Lions icon Barry Sanders and current stars Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown, actress Sophia Bush and comedian Mike Epps.

If you go, expect a bag policy. Cameras are allowed — and sharing your experience is encouraged, according to organizers — but professional-grade cameras will require either prior approval or media credentials. Bags 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches will be inspected by security. Bags larger than that are required to be clear, and they still cannot be larger than 12 by 12 by 6 inches.

What about tours?

Free public tours begin June 7 and run through June 16, but they're fully booked.

But if you'd like to visit the renovated building this summer before it opens again permanently, you'll have an opportunity nearly every weekend from June until August.

There will be "Summer at the Station" public access every Friday and Saturday from June 21 to Aug. 31. During that time period, construction will pause so that people can tour the space and even use a free app to follow a narrated tour.

On Fridays, the space will be open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; on Saturdays, you can visit from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where can I park for the concert?

Street parking will not be allowed for people who don't live on the streets immediately surrounding the station on June 6. That said, Bedrock is offering parking in its garages at 1701 W. Lafayette and 1401 First St. on Thursday for $10, which includes a shuttle ride to the station.

Attendees can also park on floors five through nine of the MGM Grand Detroit garage, which is located at 1777 Third St., and then take a rideshare to the station itself.

If you are going to take a rideshare, organizers suggest putting the address 2515 Michigan Avenue or 2415 14th St. as your pickup or drop-off location. That should take you directly to the suggested zones on June 6.

Where is Michigan Central?

The station is located on 15th Street, just south of Michigan Avenue and east of Vernor, in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood. The concert is in Roosevelt Park right in front of the station.

What's going to be in the new space?

Ford plans to use the depot as part of a "mobility tech campus." The company promised the space would be home to 5,000 jobs , from Ford technology teams to suppliers and startups. As The Detroit News reported last month, Corktown — the neighborhood the station is in — already has 400 Ford employees working there as part of the Ford Pro commercial vehicle division.

Bill Ford Jr., the executive chairman of Ford Motor Co., has also said that Google will use space in the building to train students in tech skills such as coding and conduct drone testing.

What else will be in the building isn't exactly clear, but on the building's website, Ford says it will have a "first-of-its-kind mobility testing platform," as well as restaurants, retail, and support for local entrepreneurs and artists. Commercial tenants are expected to move in this fall.

It's not clear if, at some point, there might be trains out there again. Officials have hinted that rail service could return to the station but nothing definitive has been announced.

Where can I learn more about Michigan Central?

The station's official site is michigancentral.com . You can also find out more at Detroit Historical Society as well as Historic Detroit .