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Our self-guided routes offer you a ā€œgo at your own paceā€ tour of some of the regionā€™s top attractions. The experiences are one-of-a-kind and the memories last for a lifetime.

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CADILLAC AREA SELF-GUIDED ROUTES & TOURS

Our self-guided routes & tours offer you a ā€œgo at your own paceā€ tour of some of the regionā€™s top attractions. Take a walk back in time and relive the 1975 KISS homecoming event, explore Cadillac’s past through the sculptures, monuments, and architecture of our city, or traverse the centuries-old, Old Indian Trail linking Cadillac and Traverse City…make your tour a one-of-a-kind experience as you learn about the rich past our our region.

 

Fall Color Routes

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KISStory Tour

Fall scenic route

Cadillac Day Trips

Old Indian Trail

Old Cadillac Architectural Self-Guided Tour

Cadillac Stories

Find the latest news and stories about the Cadillac region.Ā  Our team of local writers dig deep into the region’s culture and provide our travel community the latest about entertainment, art, culture, trails, seasons and more.

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Bridging History and Community: TWO Cadillac Speaker Series Coming in 2025!

The History Speaker Series 2025 is back!Ā Local historian and board member of the Wexford County Historical Society, Richard Shults, will present six engaging talks about our fascinating history with the return of the Cadillac Historical Tours series. Each session is...
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Navigating through History

Are you looking to dive deeper into the history and culture of the Greater Cadillac area? The Wexford County Historical Society (WCHS) Museum is the right place for you. With artifacts, photographs, maps, paintings, documents and exhibits of daily life in...
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Touring Old Cadillac

Touring Old CadillacStep back in time and explore the key historic buildings that were built during the thriving lumber era in Cadillac. Many of these buildings still stand proudly today. See the map below that corresponds to the numbered items underneath....
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Top 5 "Early Summer Hot Spots" in Cadillac

It could be considered rare for a relatively laid back northern Lower Michigan community to have such an eclectic mix of options to include in its choice for Top 5 Destinations. But if you know anything about Cadillac, this is pretty much business as...
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Cadillac Sculptures and Monuments

by Erica Beham Since itā€™s days a lumber town, Cadillac has been rich with history. Today, you can travel throughout downtown and see what used to be and what still is. Monuments and sculptures are placed in remembrance of significant figures and times in Cadillacā€™s...
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Nate’s Camp Greensky Experience

Twenty-five miles west of downtown Cadillac sits a quaint plot of land that, to the unfamiliar eye, appears to just be an open field. Little do they know that 2,000 some people flock from across the country to experience lovely bluegrass music. This Hoxeyville field...
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"KISSercise" Take the Cadillac KISS Tour!

The Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau has done a really nice job of creating events and experiences designed to bring in tourists, including the development of self-directed tours. Using these guides, visitors can plot trips to bike, motorcycle, paddle, drive, golf, sight...
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Listen Locally: Live Music Summer 2025

Looking for details on the Cadillac music scene? Find the best in local performers and even Grammy award-winning artists on tour, up north! The Greater Cadillac Area has a variety of opportunities for you to enjoy live music this summer. Coyote Crossing Summer Music...
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2 Lakes, A Canal, A Railroad & A Bit of History

2 Lakes, A Canal, A Railroad & A Bit of History When George Mitchell, timber seeker, arrived on the eastern shore of Little Clam Lake (later Lake Cadillac) in 1871, two events that year led him to establish his community quickly at the site. The Great...
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10 Beautiful Places for Wedding Photos in Cadillac

By Sisters Studio AMAZING PHOTO SITES Cadillac City Park ā€“Ā Find it on a map Cadillac Commons and City Park evoke all the historical charm and sophistication that makes our town unique. The Eggle Fountain and Shay Locomotive at City Park are among the most requested...
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