The Great Lakes contain more than 35,000 islands. The largest island is Manitoulin in Lake Huron. It is 1,068 square miles and has a population of around 12,600.
The Mitten State has more than 47,000 farms and 300 farmers’ markets. That means you don’t have to travel far if you’re looking for the freshest fruits and vegetables.
Michigan has yet to adopt any state beverage, but most Michiganders will attest that it’s Vernors. Created by pharmacist James Vernor in Detroit, Vernors is a highly carbonated ginger-ale pop and was sold exclusively in Detroit for several years after its creation.
If you’re looking for some of the best beers in the world, you don’t have to travel far. Michigan has the fifth-highest number of breweries in the nation at 400. New York tops the list at 423.
If you’re looking for some of the best beers in the world, you don’t have to travel far. Michigan has the fifth-highest number of breweries in the nation at 400. New York tops the list at 423.