▲Holland isn't nicknamed "The Tulip City" for nothing. Known for its Dutch heritage, visit Holland during May for the spectacularly colorful Tulip Time Festival.

▲Dating back to 1878, the Michigan State Capitol building features an impressive rotunda and inner dome. A highlight is the ceiling display of eight muses painted in 1886.

▲The park embraces two waterfalls, the Upper Falls—one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi—and the Lower Falls, a series of five smaller falls cascading around an island.

▲The centuries-old limestone arch is a rare natural wonder and remains a popular draw with sightseers visiting Mackinac National Park.

▲Other than by foot or bicycle, horse-drawn carriages are the only forms of transportation in this historic island community.

▲Known for its cars and music, the city is also home to the Monument to Joe Louis, "The Fist." The sculpture, dedicated to the professional boxer, is sited in Hart Plaza.

▲Michigan's state parks and shorelines teem with wildlife. Be sure to look out for this handsome red-breasted robin on your travels, as it is Michigan's state bird.

▲Powerful, nimble and beautiful, the white-tailed deer was designated Michigan's official state game animal in 1997.

▲Outstanding natural features including verdant forests, pristine beaches, and some truly awesome dune formations embellish Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

▲The German language is still prevalent in signage and speech in Michigan's "Little Bavaria." The city's wooden covered bridge is similar in style to those found in the Black Forest.

▲Launched in 1958, the USS Edson saw action in the Gulf of Tonkin in 1964. One of only two surviving Forrest Sherman-class destroyers, she is permanently moored as a cleverly conceived museum ship facility.

▲The much-photographed Holland Harbor Light, known as Big Red, is located in Ottawa County at the entrance of a channel connecting Lake Michigan with Lake Macatawa.

▲Sunset at the Grand Haven South Pierhead Inner Light, with the Entrance Light in the background.

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It's always worth admiring the splendid facade of the University of Michigan Law School. The library interior is equally sumptuous.

▲The entire island is listed as a National Historic Landmark and celebrated for its eclectic architecture, historic Fort Mackinac, and Victorian-styled Grand Hotel.

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One of the five Great Lakes of North America (and the only one located entirely within the US), Lake Michigan has many bays and beaches—all fabulous vacation destinations.

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The Lake Erie Metropark is a lovely recreational facility comprising meadows, a marsh, and lagoons, where waterbirds like sandhill cranes congregate.

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The much-admired Spirit of Detroit city monument showcases a bronze statue created by sculptor Marshall Fredericks. It was dedicated in 1958.

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Enjoying slow revitalization, the city's long-abandoned Michigan Central Station is an architectural icon of considerable historic and cultural interest.

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The sparkling skyline of Grand Rapids. The city sits right on the Grand River and is the perfect home base for a tour of the area's best wineries.

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The second-largest of the Great Lakes features this odd geological formation, Turnip Rock, sited near Pointe Aux Barques. It makes for exciting exploration by kayak.

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The Henry Ford, an indoor and outdoor history museum, brims with an extraordinary array of rare and valuable exhibits, classic automobiles among them.

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The park includes the '20s-era James Scott Memorial Fountain. A famous scene from the movie 'Scarecrow' (1973), starring Gene Hackman and Al Pacino, was filmed here.

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The city hosts one of Michigan's great crowd-pleasers, the annual National Cherry Festival. A colorful carnival adds merry flavor to the occasion.

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The home of Motown, "Hitsville USA" and the Motown Museum mark the headquarters of the legendary music label's first admin and recording buildings. A must-see for any music fan.

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The largest of the Great Lakes, trek along the Lake Superior shoreline in winter and you're likely to be dazzled by the Northern Lights dancing in the night sky.

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Picturesque in color and form, the historic Round Island Light is located on Round Island in the Straits of Mackinac.

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The mountains, affectionately known as the "Porkies," embrace the scenic Lake of the Clouds. Fall is an especially rewarding time to visit.

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Sited on the shores of Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula, the colorful sandstone cliffs are best appreciated in summer from the deck of a tour boat.

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Among the must-see exhibits at this outstanding cultural facility are the Detroit Industry Murals by Mexican artist Diego Rivera.

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Besides an astonishing abundance of water, "The Great Lakes State" is famed as the hub of the US auto industry, Motown music, and thousands of miles of golden beaches.

It's also known for its breathtaking landscapes, numerous islands, and has more lighthouses than any other state. Browse this gallery and discover the magic that is Michigan.