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Northern region of Michigan's lower peninsula
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Northern Michigan should not be confused with the Upper Peninsula. 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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Arcadia is an historic township on the northwestern shore of Northern Michigan. Its moderate climate has made it a popular summer retreat since the 1920s with good beaches, fishing and hiking.
Alpena is a city in Northeastern Michigan.
Luxurious Destination situated on five miles of Lake Michigan shoreline
Cadillac is a city in the state of Michigan. The community has a population of approximately 10,000 within city limits, and over 40,000 within the surrounding two counties.
Cheboygan is a city in Mackinac Area of Michigan on Lake Huron at the mouth of the Cheboygan River.
Charming coastal city with vast waterfront and unique homes
Frankfort lies on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan in Benzie County in the Grand Traverse Bay Area of Michigan.
Grayling is a city in Northern Michigan.
Honor is a city in Northern Michigan.
Home to two ski resorts, Nub's Nob, and Boyne Highlands
Less expensive, modern alternative to staying on Mackinac Island
Petoskey is a gorgeous tourist town on the shores of Little Traverse Bay in Northwestern Michigan, USA. Renowned for its spectacular lakeshore views year-round, abundant shopping, nearness to ski slopes, world-class golf and an undeniable small-town charm. Petoskey is annually rated as one of the best small towns in America.
Reed City is a city of 2,500 people (2019) on the Hersey River in Northern Michigan.
Home of the National Cherry Festival - Traverse City Film Festival
Atlanta is a small community of about 830 people (2010) in Northern Michigan. It is the seat of Montmorency County, and has been proclaimed as the "Elk Capital of Michigan".
Gaylord is a small city of 3,700 people (2019) in Northern Michigan. Gaylord styles itself as an "alpine village" and the city center features many buildings with Tyrolean traverse style motifs.
Bay Harbor is a small unincorporated community in the Mackinac Area of Northern Michigan. It is an upscale land development project.
Kalkaska is a village in Northern Michigan. The population was 2,020 at the 2010 census.
Grayling is a city in Northern Michigan.
Beaver Island is a lightly-inhabited island in northern Lake Michigan, about halfway between the Lower and Upper Peninsulas of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is about 144.56 km².
Car-free location of the world-famous Grand Hotel
Sleeping Bear Dunes is a United States National Lakeshore on Lake Michigan near Traverse City in Northern Michigan. It consists of miles of sand dunes on the Lake Michigan shoreline and the islands of North Manitou and South Manitou.
Houghton Lake is a city in Rosscommon County in the state of Michigan. 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.
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