A state teeming with berries, beaches and forests, Michigan is the perfect state to visit to get up close and personal with nature. The state boasts a number of beaches and more than half of Michigan is blanketed by forests and woods. Rent a car from Hertz and head off to explore the beautifully scenic Michigan.
Pick up your rental car from Detroit Michigan Airport and head over to Isle Royale National Park. Formed in the Ice Age by glaciers, check out the stunning and spectacular natural landscape consisting of lakes, streams and forests. This National Park has abundant wildlife such as falcons and wolves, and hiking and boating trips are available as well.
Head down South of Michigan’s Lake Superior in your rental car and you’ll come across Pictured Rocks National Seashore. Due to the abundant amount of copper and iron rocks found in the area, this mysterious shore has been a natural and scientific wonder since its discovery. Outdoor enthusiasts will relish a visit here with the shore’s mixed terrain of cliffs, dunes and forests. For those visiting during winter, skiing and snowboarding activities are also available.
An iconic attraction to visit in Michigan in your rental car is the State Capitol. Built since 1879, the architecture was based on the Capitol building in Washington D.C. It is still an official government building today but can also be toured by visitors and is a great place to learn about the building’s history and architecture.
Pick up your rental car from Detroit Michigan Airport and head off to explore this vibrant and lively city. As you traverse Detroit’s streets in your rental car, you’ll come across many interesting hole in the wall shops that will definitely be eye opening. One of Michigan’s architectural gems can also be found in this city. Travel to Detroit’s Fisher Building in your rental car to view this masterpiece by Albert Kahn. Enter the building for a quick tour, and pay attention to the grandiose ornate celling in the lobby.
Next, grab your rental car from Detroit Michigan Airport and head over to the University of Michigan. Taking up 2,800 acres in Ann Arbor, visit this amazing university to view some of their interesting and beautiful Gothic buildings. The university doesn’t just have historic buildings; it also has a number of fantastic museums like the Kelsey Archaeology Museum, the Museum of Art and the Museum of Natural History. All of them house impressive and expansive collections, definitely worth a visit.
Travel in your rental car to Michigan’s Mackinac Bridge. It links the Lower Peninsula of Mackinaw City to the Upper Peninsula of St Ignace. Nicknamed the Mighty Mac, this bridge has one of the longest spans of any suspension bridge in the world. Opened in 1957, this bridge has its own museum that details the construction and history of the bridge.
Rent a car to explore Michigan thoroughly. With its amazing nature, lively cities and great people, a trip to Michigan is sure to be memorable.
