Travel Regions Archives | Lake Michigan Destinations

Illinois Lakeshore Region

The Illinois lakeshore is the most densely populated region around Lake Michigan, because it is home to the city of Chicago and its suburbs.

Southeast Wisconsin segment of the Lake Michigan Circle Tour includes the counties of Kenosha, Racine, Ozaukee, and Sheboygan.

Northeast Wisconsin is noted for its spectacular scenery along the Lake Michigan shoreline and has many curved roads and rocky coastlines.

Southwest Michigan boasts the Silver Beach County Park with an historic merry-go-round along with the St. Joseph North Pier Lighthouse.

The Central West Michigan lakeshore includes Grand Haven, Holland, and Muskegon. Smaller destinations include Pentwater and Silver Lake.

Northwest Michigan is all about small towns, big dunes, beautiful lakes, and the most scenic roads in between.

Northern Michigan is a very popular destination and includes attractions like the Tunnel of Trees from Harbor Springs to Cross Village.

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has shoreline along Lake Michigan and Lake Superior and is one of the most beautiful areas in the state.

The northwest area of Indiana has miles of beautiful Lake Michigan beachfront perfect for swimming, sunning, boating, and relaxing.