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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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Fall scenic route

Cadillac Day Trips

Old Indian Trail

Old Cadillac Architectural Self-Guided Tour

KISStory Tour

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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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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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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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Discover the Dewings Center: A Hub of Art, Culture, and Community in LeRoy, MI

Nestled in the heart of LeRoy, Michigan, the Dewings Center is the only Arts & Culture Center in Osceola County, dedicated to promoting a supportive and connected community. Their mission is to offer accessible and affordable programs in arts and culture that...
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Camp Greensky Music Festival

As the second annual Camp Greensky Music Festival is set to return to Hoxeyville Festival Site June 6th through the 8th, 2019, here is some information about the event!   Camp Greensky Music Festival will be held in beautiful Wellston, Michigan surrounded by the...
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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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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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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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The Mystery of the Canal

A WINTER MYSTERY ON THE CANAL Have you ever visited the canal connecting Lake Cadillac and Lake Mitchell? Ā Built as a lifeline during the logging era in the late 1800s, the canal has a mystery that many notice every winter. Ā The lakes will freeze and the canal will be...
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The Gold Standard in Fish Decoy Carving is known as “The Cadillac Style”

Fish decoy carving has been a unique part of fishing culture for generations and they are still being used today. But did you know the rich history it has right here in Cadillac? The main purpose of decoys now is for ice fishing/spearing. After a hole is cut in the...
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Life in Early Marion: Cabin Style

Looking to get your history fix? Take a visit to the Marion Historical Museum located at: 505 S Mill St. Marion,Ā MI 49665. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history and artifacts of Marion, Michigan and the surrounding area, and will be sure to...
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