ALL WAYS

EXPLORING SUMMER

Cadillac is the perfect Northern Michigan destination for everything summer. Make way for summer fun on the trails, beaches, and waterways of Cadillac.

SUMMER DAYS IN CADILLAC

Name: Cash Bash Ice Fishing Tournament
Start: 2022-02-26T08:00:00+00:00
End: 2022-02-26T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Lake Cadillac

Imagine the sun shining on your face as you leisurely travel the path around Lake Cadillac, making your way toward Kenwood Park for a day at the beach without a care in the world. Or maybe cruising across Lake Mitchell headed out on the water fishing the day away.

Cadillac offers an abundance of opportunities for summertime fun: fishing, boating, canoeing, hiking, backpacking, camping, mountain biking, golfing, horseback riding, kayaking, and bird-watching. Whatever your interest, adventures abound!

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Treat Yourself to Sweets!

by CAVB Staff | June 7, 2021 | Cadillac Stories, Food, Drink & Markets | 0 Comments

Occasionally, the time in between holidays can seem long and boring. You may find yourself looking for reasons to leave the house or grab some treats with friends and family. This list of National Dessert days will be a great start to getting out and enjoying the...

2021 Winter Fun at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center Center

by CAVB Staff | January 27, 2021 | Hiking Trails, Trails, Parks & Water, winter | 0 Comments

Step into your snowshoes at the Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center Center offers winter hikes, ice fishing classes and more via Cadillac News The Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center is planning to offer nighttime hikes again this winter. The hikes will...

Reasons to Book Direct For Your Next Lodging Stay

by Kathy Morin | October 15, 2020 | Cadillac Stories, Shopping, Tourism News | 0 Comments

You may hear or see ads about “booking direct”…but then there’s all those ads (Hello, Captain Obvious from Hotels.com, we’re looking at you…) and they seem to offer you some great deals too. You could book with Captain Obvious (or any of the other sites) but should...

#ExploreCadillac Bucket List Item – The Walk Around Lake Cadillac

by Kathy Morin | October 15, 2020 | Hiking Trails, Self Guided Trips, Trails, Parks & Water | 2 Comments

For years, I told my husband Mike that we should trek the 7+ mile walk around Lake Cadillac. We revisited the topic, picked a day where the weather looked great, and planned for it. Having it coincide with Michigan Trails Week was a nice addition, as the path...

Gopherwood Concerts

by Anja Wing | September 17, 2020 | Culture and Entertainment | 0 Comments

Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 7 PM EDT – 8:30 PM EDT Public · Hosted by Gopherwood Concerts, Hoxeyville Music Festival and Earthwork Harvest Gathering Online Event - https://www.crowdcast.io/e/crosscut-kings- Tickets: www.crowdcast.io/e/crosscut-kings- Crosscut Kings...

Cadillac Fall Routes & Rivers – 10 Ways to Enjoy Our Autumn Colors

by CAVB Staff | September 7, 2020 | Cadillac Stories, Culture and Entertainment, Fall, Food, Drink & Markets, Golfing, Hiking Trails, History, Hunting and Fishing, Self Guided Trips, Trails, Parks & Water | 0 Comments

Book Your Fall Golf Getaway in Cadillac – Fall golfing in Cadillac can be the most picturesque time of year to hit the links! With crisp autumn air, foliage in full color and affordable late season golf deals, you will avoid the summer crowds to enjoy great views of...

13 Family-Friendly Agri-tourism Destinations in the Greater Cadillac Area

by CAVB Staff | August 16, 2020 | Food, Drink & Markets, Self Guided Trips | 1 Comment

What do lavender, goats, and blueberries have in common? Well, probably not too much other than you can find all three (and so much more) at farms in the Greater Cadillac Area! We have compiled a list of 13 area family-friendly agri-tourism destinations to visit....

52nd Cadillac Festival of the Arts: Re-imagined

by CAVB Staff | July 2, 2020 | Cadillac Stories, Culture and Entertainment | 0 Comments

A message from Dani Renwick – 2020 Art Fair Coordinator Cadillac has beautiful lakes, a quaint downtown, and a thriving Art Festival. Voted by Traverse Magazine as one of Northern Michigan’s Red Hot Best in 2020, the festival brings hundreds of artists and art lovers...

Summer 2020 Family Bucket List – Cadillac, Michigan

by CAVB Staff | June 23, 2020 | Cadillac Stories, Food, Drink & Markets, Golfing, Hiking Trails, Hunting and Fishing, KISS, Self Guided Trips, Trails, Parks & Water | 0 Comments

Take a Day to go Hiking – from wide trails to forest trekking, there are several trails in the area to take the whole family. Always ensure you pack water, possibly a few snacks and bug spray. Most trails only have bathrooms at the trailhead. Make sure you have a...

A Family Winter Weekend for $500

by CAVB Staff | January 2, 2020 | Cadillac Stories, Food, Drink & Markets, Shopping, Winter Skiing - XC Ski/Snowshoe, Winter Skiing-Downhill | 0 Comments

Enjoy the Winter Views in Cadillac! Here we have outlined a complete weekend in Cadillac filled with lodging, dining shopping and of course, exploring our outdoor winter wonderland. We have taken the guess work out of your weekend, and have outlined a complete...

Biking

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Hiking

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Old Cadillac Architectural Self-Guided Tour

Cultural Connaisseur, Self Guided Tours, Summer, Trades Traveler

Boating

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Lake & River Fishing

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Paddling

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Disc Golf

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Golf

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Cadillac Day Trips

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EVENT CANCELLATIONS DUE TO COVID-19

Due to social distancing recommendations and recent legal restrictions placed on public gatherings please be aware some of the events listed on our calendar may be cancelled or postponed to a later date. Reach out to the individual event hosts for confirmation on whether or not their schedules have changed.

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