What's New for Pure Michigan Visitors in 2013

Driving America

With 2013 under way, visitors to Michigan can look forward to a wide range of new and improved lodging options, dining spots, and activities this year, including milestone anniversary celebrations.

What’s New to See

Museums – Michigan has several new museums and exhibits for visitors to explore this year.

Visit the world’s premier automotive exhibit at Driving America in The Henry Ford in Dearborn.
A ground breaking collective art exhibit honoring President Barack Obama is now on display at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
The Detroit Historical Museum has reopened with three new permanent exhibits: the Gallery of Innovation, the Allesee Gallery of Culture and Detroit: the Arsenal of Democracy.
The Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum, a premier venue for international contemporary art, is now open on the campus of Michigan State University.
See the 2013 “People of Mackinac” art exhibit at the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum on Mackinac Island.
Now open, the Mount Pleasant Discovery Museum is dedicated to establishing a fun, hands-on and educational experience for kids.
Experience a Forrest Sherman class destroyer in person with a tour aboard the USS Edson (DD-946). Schedule an appointment at the Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum.

Attractions

Expected to open this summer, the Grand Rapids Downtown Market will include rooftop greenhouses, a first-in-the-nation children’s kitchen, and an indoor market hall and outdoor space for vendors.
Sunrise Side Wine & Hops Trail provides a great way to taste Michigan beer and wine at seven wineries and three microbrews on a scenic trail along Michigan’s Sunrise Coast. Or travel along the new West Michigan Wine & Beer Trail.
Stop by the Human Sundial at Chief Wawatam Park in downtown St. Ignace.
One of the newest resorts in The Wilds of Michigan, Mountain View Lodges in Silver City is now offering chainsaw carving demonstrations.
Observe the building of a whale boat at the Great Lakes Boat Building School in Cedarville as part of the restoration of the famed Charles W. Morgan whaling ship.
Hike, bike or ski the Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve in Otsego County.