Real Travelers Pick the Best Summer Spot in Michigan

Summer is a great time to travel, and there are some spots across the U.S. that are simply perfect for a summer trip. Of course, traveling is fun no matter the season, but getting out there in the summer is just extra special. According to AAA, this summer, 64% of travelers will travel within the continental U.S., 10% will visit Europe and 12% will take a vacation on the Caribbean. So, what's the best travel destination in the state? There's a new study out that names it, and the research in the study comes from real travelers.

Explore has a new feature out naming the best vacation spot in each state. "From great cities to quaint towns, from geysers to canyons to beaches to skyscrapers, 'from the mountains to the prairies to the oceans white with foam,' America contains untold treasures," they state in the piece.

Some of these spots are expected, like Rocky Mountain National Park, which is a 415-square-mile national park with incredible views. "Visitors can hike along Trail Ridge Road, the highest paved road in the U.S. National Park System, or along popular trails like Alpine Ridge, Gem Lake and Bear Lake," Explore notes.

So, what's the best vacation spot in Michigan? Explore raves about Mackinac Island, which is such a famous spot. Don't forget the fudge. "Mackinac Island has long been called the 'Fudge Capital of the World,' and its 13 fudge shops produce up to 10,000 pounds of fudge daily in peak season," Explore states. They also suggest "biking around the island or kayaking around the bluffs."

In general, summer travel is expected to be busy in 2025. According to ABC News, the Federal Aviation Administration predicts more than 50,000 flights, including cargo flights, per day this summer, "citing a 4% increase of summer flight schedules compared to last year." Also, according to Expedia, the busiest travel days of the summer are expected to be Thursday, June 19 (Juneteenth); Friday, June 27; Tuesday, Aug. 5, and Tuesday, Aug. 26, ABC News notes.