Detroit is located on the bank of Detroit River in southeastern Michigan state. The city is surrounded by some of the most beautiful lakes in the world. Hence, it is popularly called the "Great Lakes State".
Lake Huron
It is the fifth-largest freshwater lake in the world and second-largest of the Great Lakes in North America. The lake is located between the eastern shore of Michigan and Ontario, Canada in the north.
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The lake was originally known as La Mer Douce and has the longest shoreline among the great lakes. The shoreline of the Lower Peninsula of the lake is named the "Sunrise Side", for its gorgeous sunrises that can be seen over the water.
It is a popular tourist spot because of its several recreational spots in Michigan's eastern Great Lake regions, beautiful lighthouses in Alpena, and underwater historic sites.
Orchard Lake
The lake has been named after a country located in the Michigan state, called Orchard. As there are many apple trees present in the area, the island is popularly known as Apple Island.
The Lake area of Oakland County is surrounded by lakes in every direction, making the property value of this place very high. The lake community has been preserving its history by maintaining heritage buildings and museums.
The most vital attraction of this place is the St. Mary’s Polish County Fair. Several tourists visit the fair every year to pray in the church and to enjoy carnival rides, live musical performances, shopping, and food.
Cass Lake
It is the largest lake in southeastern Michigan. The 1280 acres lake connects four cities- Orchard Lake, West Bloomfield, Keego Harbor, and Waterford Township.
People generally visit this lake for swimming, boating, canoeing in the summertime. While in the winter, they go for ice skating, ice sailing, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing.
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The lake is about 30 miles away from Detroit and is a popular fishing spot. In fact, there are several beautiful resorts in the area where people stay either for fishing or camping purposes.
Lake St. Clair
It is a freshwater lake named after Saint Clare of Assisi, by French Catholic explorers in 1679. People often prefer to call it the sixth Great Lake.
The lake is situated between the Ontario province and the U.S. state of Michigan. Although the size of the lake is relatively small, this 130 miles of shoreline area is a haven for people who love boating, swimming, and fishing.
Saint Clair National Wildlife Area is located 19 km west of Chatham, Ontario. This marshy land hosts a wetland habitat for 20 endangered, threatened species like marsh birds, mammals, fish, insects, reptiles, and plants.
Lake Orion
This lake is situated within the Village of Lake Orion and Orion Township. It is the eighth largest lake in this region.
Although the town offers ample spots for tourists to hiking, walking, and other outdoor activities, Olde World Canterbury Village is the most popular and historical location in Michigan.
Lake Erie
It is the fourth-largest lake among the five Great Lakes of North America. Nearly 12 million people live in this watershed which is one-third of the total population of the Great Lakes basin.
With the rise of concern about the water quality of the Great Lakes around the 1960s, Lake Erie began to be considered as a dying lake. However, after overcoming those issues it has now become the largest commercial fishery.
The Lake being the warmest and shallowest of all the Great Lakes, has three specific basins that foster different types of habitats. The wetland is a perfect habitat for fish and waterfowl.
Kent Lake
This 1,200-acre reservoir lake has been build by damming the Huron River. It is located in Oakland County and can be accessed from Kensington Metropark.
As the lake is 40 minutes from Detroit by car, people often visit the shores of Kent Lake for relaxation. The place ideal for a picnic, hiking, and boating activity.
Whitmore Lake
It is located between Green Oak Township in Livingston County and Northfield Township in Washtenaw County.
It is an ideal spot for people who loves hiking and fishing, as the lake is near Ann Arbor, which has a quiet and peaceful ambiance to it.
Detroit city has several tourist attraction spots like theaters, gardens, parks, and museums. However, to escape the din and bustle of the city life, the lake areas offer the perfect ambiance.