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Our self-guided routes offer you a “go at your own pace” tour of some of the region’s top attractions. The experiences are one-of-a-kind and the memories last for a lifetime.

 

CADILLAC AREA SELF-GUIDED ROUTES & TOURS

Our self-guided routes & tours offer you a “go at your own pace” tour of some of the region’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.

 

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Old Indian Trail

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Cadillac Day Trips

Old Cadillac Architectural Self-Guided Tour

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Cadillac Stories

Find the latest news and stories about the Cadillac region.  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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Cadillac UpBeat Music Series Announces 2022 Line Up

Now in it's 27th season, the UpBeat Cadillac music series is bringing a stellar collection of artists once again! Music begins at 7pm each Thursday night through the summer at the Cadillac Rotary Performing Arts Pavilion overlooking Lake Cadillac. New this year, is...
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UpBeat Cadillac Concert Series Teams Up With New Cadillac After Hours Market in 2022

The Michigan Retailers Association (MRA) has awarded Cadillac and three other Michigan communities as the winners of its first-ever Buy Nearby Downtown Grant Program. The $7,500 award will be used to fund unique ideas that promote their downtown shopping districts....
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The Mystery of the Canal

A WINTER MYSTERY ON THE CANALHave you ever visited the canal connecting Lake Cadillac and Lake Mitchell?  Built as a lifeline during the logging era in the late 1800s, the canal has a mystery that many notice every winter.  The lakes will freeze and the...
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Listen Locally: Live Music Summer 2023

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 an variety of opportunities for you to enjoy live music this summer. The Rotary Performing Arts...
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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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10 Ways to Spend Your Days in Cadillac: With Your Kids!

1. Putt-Putt, Go-Karts, & Waterslides—Oh My! Adventure Island: Adventure Island Family Fun Park was developed with the family in mind. Two water slides provide the ultimate in water entertainment. Try our Hydro-tube Speed Slide for a real thrill. Our...
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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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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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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, 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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Gopherwood Concerts

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...
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