With Yoopers, trolls and this thing called the “Michigan left,” newcomers to The Wolverine State have some questions.
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Michigan at a Glance
Michigan borders four of the five Great Lakes and has about 65,000 inland lakes and ponds. Living in Michigan means you are never more than 85 miles from a Great Lake. The state is divided into 2 large areas known as the Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula, which are separated by The Straits of Mackinac. The straits connect Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. The Upper Peninsula is often simply referred to as “The U.P.” While the Lower Peninsula is generally known for industry and commerce, the U.P. is known as a tourist destination with its abundance of natural beauty. The Lower Peninsula geographically looks to be in the shape of a mitten, giving the northeast portion of the Lower Peninsula the nickname “The Thumb”. The five largest cities in Michigan include Detroit, Grand Rapids, Warren, Sterling Heights and Lansing. The state is home to two major Big Ten Schools, The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor and Michigan State University in the state's capital of Lansing. Detroit is home to Major League Baseball's Tigers, the NFL's Lions, the Pistons of the National Basketball Association, and the NHL's Red Wings. Detroit has been the automotive capital of the world and is still home to three major automotive manufacturers. As home of Motown records, Detroit is also known as “Hitsville U.S.A.”
Top Cities in Michigan
- Ann Arbor
- Birmingham Battle Creek
- Bloomfield Hills
- Canton
- Clarkston
- Clinton Township
- Dearborn
- Detroit
- Drayton Plains
- Farmington
- Flint
- Grand Rapids
- Grosse Pointe
- Howell
While You'll Love Living in Michigan
Michigan is a remarkable blend of industry and manufacturing and the best of what Mother Nature has to offer. It is emerging as a leader in technology while serving as a vacationers paradise. Each season is distinct, where summers can be hot and humid. Autumn is cool and painted with the colors of the turning trees. Winters can be cold and snow-filled, providing plenty of opportunities for skiers, snow mobiles, and ice fishing. Spring is always welcomed with clean fresh air and blooming flowers. Real estate in the state varies greatly by region. Because of the significant impact of its lakes, lake cottages are popular in the state. Western Michigan and the City of Grand Rapids in particular, are rated as one of the best places to invest in real estate in the United States. Michigan is home to major publicly traded corporation like General Motors, Ford, Dow, Whirlpool, and Lear. Interestingly, Michigan is home to two of the four largest pizza chains in the country, Domino's and Little Caesars. The state has 78 state parks and 19 state recreation areas and is home to 150 lighthouses, the most of any state in the country. Recreational opportunities abound all year round.
Michigan offers a wide selection of living choices and environments to raise a family. Choose the bigger city lifestyle of a Detroit, Grand Rapids or Lansing or select a quieter lifestyle of a small town. Live along the largest freshwater coastline in the country or choose a modern condominium. Michigan offers an economy that continues to rebound significantly and opportunities for higher learning are abundant. It is a state where locals know Detroit is north of Windsor, Canada and that Bad Axe is in the middle of The Thumb. It is where corn is maize and Sparty is a college football team. Welcome to living in Michigan, the Wolverine State.
