Northern Michigan

Northern should not be confused with the . Although a bit inaccurate, the term "Northern Michigan" is used to refer to only the northern portion of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan… the "fingers" of that mitten-shaped body of land.
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Traverse City and Alpena.

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is a scenic city on the Grand Traverse Bay of Lake Michigan. Directly north of , the Old Mission Peninsula splits the Grand Traverse Bay in two, with a beautiful windswept landscape and great views of the bay on either side.

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is the only city in and the county seat of , United States. The population was 10,197 at the 2020 census, making it the third most populated city in the Northern Michigan region, after and .

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is a gorgeous tourist town on the shores of Little Traverse Bay in Northwestern , . Renowned for its spectacular lakeshore views year-round, abundant shopping, nearness to ski slopes, world-class golf and an undeniable small-town charm.

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Grand Traverse Bay Area and Mackinac Area.

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The is a region in Northern Michigan, known for its lakes and lakeshores, for its cherries and grapes and mushrooms, and for its boating and downhill skiing.

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The is the northernmost part of Northern Michigan, just south of the Straits of Mackinac and the Mackinac Bridge to in the .

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is the part of that stretches along the shore of Lake Huron from the Straits of Mackinac to Saginaw Bay, and the extensive forested areas inland.

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is a city in and the county seat of in the U.S. state of . It is the only incorporated community in Crawford County. As of the 2020 census, had a population of 1,867.

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is a city in and county seat of in the U.S. state of . The population was 2,490 at the 2020 census.

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is a small city of 3,700 people in Northern Michigan. styles itself as an "alpine village" and the city center features many buildings with Tyrolean traverse style motifs.

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is a small community of about 830 people in Northern Michigan. It is the seat of Montmorency County, and has been proclaimed as the "Elk Capital of Michigan". It is a popular destination for hunting and fishing.

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is a city in Rosscommon County in the state of . Home of Tip Up Town, USA, the largest winter carnival in the United States, the site of the movie Frozen Stupid, and amazing vacation spot for those on a budget or with children.

Northern Michigan

Latitude of center
45.0306° or 45° 1′ 50″ north
Longitude of center
-84.8064° or 84° 48′ 23″ west
Elevation
1,335 feet (407 metres)
Geo­Names ID
12217904
Wiki­data ID
Q3343570
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In Other Languages

From Bengali to Vietnamese—“Northern Michigan” goes by many names.
  • Bengali: “উত্তর মিশিগান”
  • Chinese: “北密歇根”
  • Chinese: “北密西根”
  • French: “Nord du michigan”
  • French: “Nord du Michigan”
  • German: “Nördliches Michigan”
  • Hebrew: “צפון מישיגן”
  • Slovenian: “Northern Michigan”
  • Slovenian: “Severni Michigan”
  • Spanish: “norte de Míchigan”
  • Spanish: “Norte de Míchigan”
  • Urdu: “ناردرن مشی گن”
  • Vietnamese: “Bắc Hạ Michigan”
  • Vietnamese: “Bắc Michigan”

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