Life in Michigan: At the end of a technology inspired workday, Michigan is unsurpassed as a place in which to live and raise a family. Michigan is recognized as the Midwest’s premier outdoor vacation destination with four recreational seasons, plenty of outdoor activities and 99 state parks. That says something about the kind of state Michigan is, working hard when there is work to do, playing even harder when it’s done. In Michigan, you can live in a great community and still only be a short commute from work.
Michigan has fabulous, affordable mid-sized cities that offer low housing costs, short work commutes, strong schools and low property taxes.
When looking for a night on the town, there are hip cities with lots to do, such as Royal Oak, Grand Rapids, Ann Arbor and Traverse City.
Metro Detroit offers many unique, vibrant communities each with its own flavor and personality.
In Michigan, you are only a car or train ride away from other metro areas such as Chicago and Toronto.
Balance between work life and play life is the essence of Michigan living.
Recreation + 4 seasons = year-round activities: Beaches, golf, water and snow skiing, particularly cross country skiing, color tours in the fall, hiking, biking, kayaking, Pictured Rocks, waterfalls, boating, tall ships, hang gliding
Culture- Outdoor concerts, Interlochen, museums, art fairs, Montreux, National Folk Fest
Sports – Lions, Tigers, Redwings, minor league baseball teams such as the Whitecaps, Lugnuts, Battle Cats and college sports.
You’re never more than 6 miles from a body of water, and 85 miles from a Great Lake