There’s nothing like fall in West Michigan. With the cooler weather comes the changing leaves in stunning shades of brown, red, yellow, and orange, creating scenic views all across the state. There are so many ways to see the fall foliage before the winter comes, and we’ve got different ways you can witness their beauty. Whether it’s by car, bike, foot, boat, or even chairlift, you won’t want to miss these opportunities to see fall color in West Michigan.
With costume parties, pet parades, ghost hunts, trick-or-treating, and more, there’s something for every ghost and ghoul to get into the spooky spirit this October!
With the change of seasons comes new possibilities and opportunities – picking apples at orchards, making your way through corn mazes, and celebrating the spooktacular month of October. Fall in Michigan is truly remarkable, so why not enjoy it by finding some fall lodging here in West Michigan?
Explore maritime history, walk through Victorian homes, step back in time with World War II era ships and planes, and examine museum artifacts while learning more about West Michigan history. Don’t consider yourself to be a history buff? West Michigan is also home to a variety of exhibits and experiences highlighting the history of literary figures, inventions, art, and even cereal!
In Northern Michigan, the turn of the seasons marks the commencement of Color Touring! The autumnal rainbow of foliage will make its debut in mid-to-late September and will continue through October. While you can experience the beauty of the fall colors anywhere in northern Michigan, there are a handful of curated color tours in and around the Traverse City area that are especially breathtaking.
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