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Mackinac Island is famous for fudge.\r\n\r\nMichigan has a big craft beer scene, especially in Grand Rapids.","hw_hub_state_food_points":"Detroit pizza | Square with crispy edges\r\nConey dog | A Detroit classic\r\nDearborn | Middle Eastern food\r\nMackinac fudge | A tradition","hw_hub_state_food_tag":"food","hw_hub_state_food_more":"All food guides for Michigan","hw_hub_state_nightlife_title":"Going out","hw_hub_state_nightlife_body":"Detroit has a lively nightlife in Corktown, Midtown and downtown, with bars, live music and techno, which was born here. Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids have bars and breweries.\r\n\r\nIn summer, beach towns along Lake Michigan are lively.\r\n\r\nBars close at 2am.","hw_hub_state_nightlife_points":"Detroit | Bars, music and techno\r\nCorktown | Detroit's oldest neighbourhood\r\nGrand Rapids | Breweries\r\nClosing time | 2am","hw_hub_state_nightlife_tag":"nightlife","hw_hub_state_nightlife_more":"All nightlife guides for Michigan","hw_hub_state_transport_title":"Getting around","hw_hub_state_transport_body":"Detroit Metropolitan Airport is the main gateway. Detroit has the QLine streetcar and the People Mover downtown, but a car is needed for most of the city and the state.\r\n\r\nAmtrak runs from Detroit and Grand Rapids to Chicago. Ferries go to Mackinac Island from Mackinaw City and St Ignace.\r\n\r\nDistances are long, especially to the Upper Peninsula, across the 8 km Mackinac Bridge.","hw_hub_state_transport_points":"Detroit airport | The main gateway\r\nCar | Needed for most trips\r\nMackinac ferries | From Mackinaw City\r\nAmtrak | To Chicago","hw_hub_state_transport_tag":"transport","hw_hub_state_transport_more":"All transport guides for Michigan","hw_hub_state_money_title":"What Michigan costs","hw_hub_state_money_body":"Michigan is good value, cheaper than the coasts. Detroit is affordable, and summer resort towns up north are pricier.\r\n\r\nSales tax is 6 per cent. Tip 18 to 22 per cent in restaurants.\r\n\r\nState parks need a recreation passport for cars, and national lakeshores charge entry.","hw_hub_state_money_points":"Value | Cheaper than the coasts\r\nSales tax | 6%\r\nSummer resorts | Pricier up north\r\nTipping | 18\u201322% in restaurants","hw_hub_state_money_tag":"budget","hw_hub_state_money_more":"All budget guides for Michigan","hw_hub_state_safety_title":"Safety and scams","hw_hub_state_safety_body":"Detroit's downtown, Midtown and Corktown are busy and generally safe. Some neighbourhoods have high crime; ask locally and use rideshares at night.\r\n\r\nThe Great Lakes have dangerous rip currents, and drownings happen every summer; swim at lifeguarded beaches and follow flag warnings.\r\n\r\nWinters are cold and snowy, especially in the Upper Peninsula. In an emergency, call 911.","hw_hub_state_safety_points":"Emergency | 911\r\nRip currents | On the Great Lakes\r\nDetroit | Stick to busy areas at night\r\nWinter | Cold and snowy","hw_hub_state_safety_tag":"safety","hw_hub_state_safety_more":"All safety guides for Michigan","hw_hub_state_layout":"cities","hw_hub_state_cities_title":"Where to base yourself","hw_hub_state_cities_intro":"Detroit for the city, and Traverse City or Mackinaw City for the north.","hw_hub_state_cities_live":"1","hw_hub_state_cities":"Detroit |  | The Motor City, back on its feet. | Detroit Institute of Arts; Motown Museum; Riverwalk; Michigan Central Station; Henry Ford Museum | 1306596\nTraverse City |  | A northern lake town of cherries and wineries. | Sleeping Bear Dunes; Old Mission Peninsula; Cherry festival | 1308012\nMackinaw City |  | The ferry port for Mackinac Island. | Mackinac Island; Mackinac Bridge; Colonial Michilimackinac | 1306597","hw_hub_state_cities_tag":"","hw_hub_state_cities_more":"","hw_hub_state_season_title":"When to go","hw_hub_state_season_intro":"June to September is the best time for beaches, dunes and islands. 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Car hire and ferries cost extra.","hw_hub_state_budget_rows":"Shoestring | 45 | 25 | 20 | 15\r\nMiddle of the road | 90 | 50 | 40 | 35\r\nComfortable | 190 | 90 | 60 | 70","hw_hub_state_budget_currency":"$","hw_hub_state_hostels_title":"Where to stay","hw_hub_state_hostels_intro":"The highest-rated hostels in Michigan, straight from Hostelworld. Prices and availability are live on each property page.","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_label":"All hostels in Detroit","hw_hub_state_hostels_cta_url":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/hostels\/north-america\/usa\/detroit\/","hw_hub_state_hostels_source":"api","hw_hub_state_hostels_count":"12","hw_hub_state_hostels_cache":"12","hw_hub_state_picks":"","hw_hub_state_hostels":"","hw_hub_state_faq_title":"Michigan questions","hw_hub_state_faq_note":"The ones we get asked most.","hw_hub_state_faqs":"Is Detroit worth visiting? | Yes. It has world-class museums, Motown history, great food and a revived downtown.\r\nAre cars allowed on Mackinac Island? | No. People get around on foot, by bike or by horse-drawn carriage.\r\nHow many days do you need in Michigan? | A week for Detroit, the west coast and the north.\r\nWhen is the best time to visit Michigan? | June to October, with autumn colour in October.\r\nDo I need a car in Michigan? | Yes, for almost everything outside downtown Detroit.\r\nAre the Great Lakes safe to swim in? | Yes, at lifeguarded beaches. Rip currents are a real danger.\r\nWhat is Pictured Rocks? | Multicoloured sandstone cliffs on Lake Superior, best seen by boat or kayak.","hw_hub_state_cta_title":"Say yes to hostels, meet the world","hw_hub_state_cta_body":"Compare hostels across Michigan: live prices, real reviews and free cancellation on most bookings. 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