Cadillac, Michigan, is the perfect Midwest winter getaway with friends! The town is only four hours from Chicago and full of outdoor activities, boutique shopping, wonderful food, and amazing people.

The fall season is upon us and the leaves are starting to change colors. I recently went to Manistee County and found the perfect fall getaway in Pure Michigan. Situated on the coast of Lake Michigan, with 25 miles of coastline, there is no other place to ring in fall than Manistee.

Ludington is a harbor town located on Lake Michigan. Many people come to Ludington year round for recreation, including boating and swimming on Lake Michigan, Hamlin Lake, and other smaller inland lakes, as well as hunting, fishing, and camping.