While Michigan is about the auto industry, about Motor City USA, about the latest greatest machines on Earth, it is also so much more. Head to Detroit for a well-established music scene and some of the state’s biggest hotels. For something unexpected, ride challenging mountain bike trails in Marquette or go wine tasting in the wine country of southwest Michigan.

DETROIT

HOTELS MotorCity Casino Hotel Following a multi-million dollar renovation, the 17-story MotorCity Casino Hotel now towers over downtown Detroit. It also boasts four stories of gaming rooms, including 68,000 square feet of slot machines.

RESTAURANTS Search and Read Reviews Though unassuming on the outside, Tribute is one of the prime power-dining spots in Detroit, where auto-industry honchos like Roger Penske gather. Staff advises on the evening’s menu and then even custom-prints it for the table. Other Detroit restaurants

72-HOUR VACATION Detroit This jewel of a city may have been hit hard by the auto industry's struggles, but there's a momentum here that belies the news stories. The city's gems include historic landmark buildings, music venues, sports teams, a plethora of restaurants and one of the largest theater districts in the country.

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GRAND RAPIDS

RESTAURANTS Search and Read Reviews The award-winning restaurant Rose's on Reeds Lake has enduring charm that dates back to the late 19th century, when East Grand Rapids was a summer resort for tourists. Enjoy fine Mediterranean and Italian cuisine while overlooking Reeds Lake. Grand Rapids restaurants search

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TRAVERSE CITY

72-HOUR VACATION Traverse City With good food, quaint B&Bs, a booming cultural center and a happening nightlife scene, this city—located on the shores of Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay—boasts enough year-round activities to keep you wanting to return for more. More 72-Hour Vacations

HOTELS Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Midwestern meeting planners look no further than Traverse City for the largest full-service, year-round resort and conference center. Business moguls from other parts of the globe are also known to take advantage of the facilities offered here.

TOP 10 WINE COUNTRY INNS, U.S. Chateau Chantal Chateau Chantal, a European chateau-style winery on a 65-acre estate, is home to an eleven-room B&B, as well as a cooking school. Of course, the most pleasant way to pass the time here is by sitting on the patio, sipping a glass of house wine and savoring views of the bay, vines and cherry orchards.

WINE TASTING NOTES Peninsula Cellars It can be difficult to produce bigger-bodied reds in less hospitable climates like Michigan, but Peninsula Cellars should be applauded for its efforts. This young endeavor is fast earning its reputation as one of Michigan's most remarkable, and most daring wineries.

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MACKINAC ISLAND

HOTELS Grand Hotel Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel remains a tradition. There is nothing quite like it anywhere in America, making it a must-see destination. And, guess what? There are no automobiles here. The only noise you hear in town are children laughing, people communicating, and the sounds of horse-drawn carriages and boats pulling into the harbor.

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