Going to school in Michigan is a once in a lifetime
opportunity that you must take advantage of! There are so many places to see
and do within a few hours drive away from campus (most are even closer). No
matter if your interest are based around outdoor activities, or something more
sight-based, I have a list of four places that are a MUST-DO whilst you are
here, and hopefully one of these you will find interesting!
The first on the list is something close to campus (less
than an hours drive away) – The Detroit Eastern Market. The Detroit Eastern
Market is held each Saturday, and is a huge event within the Detroit area. If
you’re willing to spend a morning or afternoon slowing making your way through
the stalls, than this is the activity for you. Going to the Detroit Eastern
Market is a perfect place to see local produce, and invest money back into the
Detroit community. Here is a link to it’s website: http://www.detroiteasternmarket.com
Next up is for those of you who are into the thrill of
adventures: Cedar Point. Now, although this theme park is located in Ohio, it
is less than two hours away from campus! This is also a great way to have a
reason to see another state in America outside of Michigan. Cedar Point has
many rides and if you enjoy the water, there is a water park just next door.
Cedar Points’ website: https://www.cedarpoint.com
The final two activities on the list are natural wonders
that you must see: Sleeping Bear Dunes and Niagara Falls. Lets start off with
Sleeping Bear Dunes. Sleeping Bear Dunes has the biggest sand dunes that I have
ever seen! They are located at Lake Michigan (one of the five great lakes) and
it is about a ten minutes walk down the dunes to get to Lake Michigan, however,
about an hour and a half climb to get back up to the top. I know that it sounds
exhausting, but the view is amazing, and it is always nice to have a swim in
the clear-water lake before climbing back up. Here is Sleeping Bear Dunes
website: http://www.sleepingbeardunes.com
. The other is Niagara Falls. I’m sure most of you have heard of Niagara Falls
and how is it located in both Canada and America, but if you want my personal
opinion the drive to the Canadian side of the falls is worth you time. You are
able to visit the falls year round, and so no matter when you go I’m sure it
will be an experience to remember. You could go in Winter, and you might be
lucky enough to see the falls frozen, or if you don’t enjoy the could too much,
maybe going in Fall or Spring is the time for you. The website: http://niagarafallstourism.com
Although not all of these activities will sound exciting to
you, I hope at least one does, as they really are worth you going an experience
each place as their own. I encourage you to make the most of your time in
America and see as many places as you are able to whilst you are here.
by Adele
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