Celebrate Michigan’s Birthday With an A to Z Scavenger Hunt

January is the state of Michigan’s birthday month!

And what better way to celebrate Michigan than by exploring and learning about our great state? Since Michigan became the 26th state on the 26th of January, we’ve come up with 26 ways to celebrate using the 26 letters of the alphabet.

C: Tour Michigan’s historic Capitol building in Lansing

If elementary school was the last time you visited or if you’ve never been, Michigan’s birthday is the perfect occasion to plan a guided or self-guided tour of a National Historic Landmark – Michigan’s own Capitol building.

J: Journey to your favorite Michigan small business

From specialty gift shops and art galleries to restaurants and breweries, Michigan small businesses are the backbone of our local economy.

P: Eat a Pasty, a traditional Upper Peninsula delicacy

As a hearty meal of meat and potatoes wrapped in a flaky crust, pasties fit right into a Michigan birthday celebration.

Z: Plan a wintery visit to the Detroit Zoo

Did you know the Detroit Zoo is open year-round? While most smaller zoos throughout the state close during the colder months, you can party with the penguins and polar bears.

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