Lake Michigan is the only Great Lake located fully in the U.S. The freshwater lake features more than 100 lighthouses. A national lakeshore offers sand dunes and 35 miles of shoreline. Lake ...

Just because Battle Creek is inland doesn't mean you can't check out some of USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards top ...

Often referred to as the North Pier, Tiscornia Beach Park is a city park in St. Joseph, Michigan. Sprawling across 16 acres of Lake Michigan's shoreline, the sandy beaches and lighthouses attract ...

Here's a look at Michigan's 10BEST beaches. No. 1: First Street Beach in Manistee The beach features sandy shores along Lake Michigan in a family-friendly setting. The surrounding Douglas Park ...

Lowdown: Located on an isthmus between Lake Michigan, Round Lake, and Lake Charlevoix, bisected by the Pine River along U.S. 31, which heads into Petoskey. Distinction: One of the best lake towns in ...