Interstate-75 is a great road that goes from the north of the U.S. to the south, starting from the Canadian border and ending at Florida. It’s one of the best roads in the U.S. on which you can take a road trip to discover many interesting cities and places along the way. However, if you live in Michigan or going there anytime soon, here are four of the best places that you should visit along Interstate-75.
1. Castle Rock
Castle Rock is one of the oldest lookout points in Michigan. It was known as “Pontiac’s Lookout” by the Ojibwa Tribe, and it was opened for tourists and visitors in 1929. Ever since it has been a major tourist destination in the area. Castle Rock is about 183 feet above Interstate-75 and 195 feet above water level, and its summit has binoculars that you can use to enjoy the spectacular views of Lake Huron, Mackinac Island, downtown St. Ignace, and the wildlife habitat. This is one of the places that you shouldn’t miss whenever driving nearby on Interstate-75.
2. Hartwick Pines State Park
Hartwick Pines State Park is located in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, and it has the largest stand of old white pine trees in the region (49 acres). The park is the perfect destination for those who love outdoor sports, and its frequent visitors can enjoy many activities during all seasons of the year. Popular activities here include mountain biking, snowshoeing, camping, cross-country skiing, hiking, fishing, birding, and hunting. One of the best ways to discover the park is to hike its popular Old Growth Trail that passes by the Hartwick Pines Logging Museum.
3) Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum
The Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum is home to the USS Edson Dd846 military ship, which is the main artifact in the museum. The ship was built in 1958, and it’s one of two surviving Forest Sherman-class destroyers in the U.S. Most of the ship’s service was during the Vietnam War and it played a vital role during the evacuation of Saigon and Phnom Penh in Vietnam. The museum mainly focuses on documenting the history of the United States Navy.
4) Stepping Stone Falls
If you like the outdoors, you should definitely visit the Stepping Stone Falls whenever nearby. The manmade falls hold back the Flint River, creating the 600-acre Mott Lake. The falls have underwater lights that illuminate them at night, making it the perfect place to enjoy a nice walk in the evening. Also, you can take a 45-minute cruise on the Genesee Belle Riverboat that departs on Sundays in the evening. Admission to the falls is free, and there is also an available picnic area.
Interstate-75 passes by many beautiful and interesting places that you should discover whenever you get a chance. In addition to the above-mentioned places in Michigan, there are more interesting places all along the highway. Also, if you are coming to Michigan anytime soon, make sure to spend at least one day in Detroit to discover its amazing museums, restaurants, and architecture.
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