The Atlas Obscura Guide To Michigan
249 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Michigan
Updated August 29, 2023
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- Ann Arbor
- Baldwin
- Battle Creek
- Cadillac
- Carp Lake
- Cedar
- Charlevoix
- Crystal Falls
- Dearborn
- Detroit
- Durand
- East Lansing
- Grand Rapids
- Grayling
- Hickory Corners
- Holland
- Ishpeming
- Kalkaska
- Lansing
- Leland
- Mackinac Island
- Mackinaw City
- Marquette
- Midland
- Mount Pleasant
- Paradise
- Port Huron
- Saugatuck
- Sault Ste. Marie
- South Lyon
- Traverse City
- White Pigeon
- Williamsburg
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Michigan is famous for its steep, sweeping sand dunes, freckling of lakes, and unique fossils—but across the state, you'll find slews of automated wonders, past and present. From old animatronic toys to the ruins of early assembly lines, here are seven places to be dazzled by industry.

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