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Region of Michigan, United States
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West Michigan is roughly the westernmost third of the "palm" of the Lower Pensinsula of Michigan. It includes most of the Lake Michigan shoreline, as well as the nearby cities and towns, farmland, and woodland.
the southwest corner of Michigan
along the Lakeshore
focused on the state's second largest city
Battle Creek, Coldwater, Kalamazoo, Marshall, and Portage
Despite its large geographical size, it is easy to get around in West Michigan.
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a gateway to the 50,000-acre (20,000 hectares) forest Allegan State Game Area
a college town with plenty of activities
in the middle of the 'fruit belt' with peaches, grapes and apples
second largest city in Michigan, home to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
offers an interesting and walkable Downtown, with one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants
Niles is a city of 11,000 people (2019) in West Michigan. Niles lies on the banks of the St.
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