Perfect Day Michigan: Day Trips, Weekend Getaways, and Other Escapes - by Amy Eckert (Paperback)

About the Book

Visit Michigan and you'll quickly discover: the state's landscapes are immense, and its charms varied. Four of the five Great Lakes border Michigan, sculpting a 3,300-mile coastline, second among the US states only to Alaska. More than 120 lighthouses--more than any other state--illuminate Michigan's shoreline. And its diverse travel offerings range from wind-whipped Lake Superior cliff faces to adrenaline-inducing amusement parks and trendy urban whisky distilleries. It would take a lifetime to see all of Michigan's attractions. But what if you had only one day? Perfect Day Michigan helps visitors narrow their focus. Within these pages, you'll discover underground mine tours in Michigan's Copper Country and luxury ski resorts near Petoskey. You'll learn about the best Middle Eastern food in Detroit and where to pick your own blueberries in South Haven. You'll ask yourself whether you'd rather climb an authentic 18th-century Dutch windmill in Holland, ascend a haunted lighthouse in Port Huron, or take the elevator to the top of Grand Rapids' premier hotel for a romantic five-star steak dinner. Author Amy S. Eckert has lived in Michigan all her life and has written about its attractions for more than 20 years. In Perfect Day Michigan, she shares the highlights of destinations across the state in order to answer the question: how should we make the most of 24 hours in the Great Lakes State?

About the Author

Amy S. Eckert has worked as a travel journalist for more than 20 years, writing about topics as diverse as Martin Luther's Germany, Shinto pilgrimage routes in Japan, and gorilla trekking in Rwanda. But she always returns to Michigan, where she has lived, worked, and explored all her life. Amy's writing has appeared in National Geographic Traveler, AARP, The Saturday Evening Post, Fodors.com, and Backpacker, among many other publications. Perfect Day Michigan is her 20th book. www.amyeckert.com