

While New Yorkers can always catch their breath in one of NYC’s many (admittedly excellent) spas, a temporary escape from the traffic doesn’t always cut it. And when it’s time to escape the inner-city chaos, there’s no place quite like Hudson Valley. Travel upstate and it’s a completely different vibe (a bit like NYC’s introverted cousin) – we’re talking no neon lights, only the amber glow of a wood-burning stove. From every street corner to every block, you’ll witness the weird and wonderful happenings of this bagel-deli-lined concrete treasure.

Truth is, there’s never a dull moment here and that’s why we love it. Street-style Mecah, famously known as the city that never sleeps. Saugatuck's towering sand dunes, epic sunsets, and appreciation for beauty in all forms make it emblematic of Michigan's best destinations.Ahh, NYC. You’ll enjoy Michigan from a whole new vantage point when you take the 19th-century, hand-operated chain ferry from the main part of this former art colony out to its world-renowned Oval Beach. The rest of the week, the neighborhood still serves as a culinary district and shopping area, with Tuesdays bringing in farmers and Sundays focusing on non-food vendors. Hundreds of vendors set up shop here, selling Michigan cherries, flowers, and meat as well as prepared foods. Eastern Marketįor 130 years, Detroiters have come to this six-block public market on Saturdays to purchase the literal and theoretical fruits of the state's famous agricultural industry.

Just like that earlier era, the only ways to explore the historic fort and dramatic natural features like Arch Rock are by foot, bike, and boat. Since the late 19th century, island shops have specialized in making fudge. Located in the waterway between Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas, this car-free island prevents modernity from disrupting the peaceful beauty of nature.
