Tourism is a cornerstone of Michigan’s identity, drawing millions of visitors to its coastlines, historical sites, and cultural institutions.
* **Mackinac Island:** A historic resort island where motorized vehicles are banned, famous for its Victorian architecture, horse-drawn carriages, and the Grand Hotel. * **Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation & Greenfield Village:** A massive indoor/outdoor history museum complex in Dearborn chronicling American ingenuity. * **Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA):** One of the premier art museums in the country, home to Diego Rivera's famous Detroit Industry Murals. * **Frankenmuth:** Known as "Michigan's Little Bavaria," featuring German architecture, world-famous chicken dinners, and Bronner's Christmas Wonderland. * **Lighthouses:** Michigan has more lighthouses than any other U.S. state, many of which are open for historical tours.