IN-TOWN
DOWNTOWN CADILLAC
Explore the two lakes right in the heart of Cadillac and the hot spots for fall along the way!Â
Current Color Update Along The Route
Updated: October 22, 2025
We Are At Peak Color In The Cadillac Area!
It is your last call for fall color in Cadillac! There have been some rain and winds that will likely shorten the end of our season so now is the time to book your stay. We still have a week or so until we will pass the peak of the season. Please stay tuned to our website for real time color updates.
The Cadillac Lakes Route takes you on an 18-mile trip around both of our lakes right in the heart of the greater Cadillac Area. Beginning in the heart of Cadillac at the Cadillac Commons, you can drive along the southern shore of both Lake Cadillac and Lake Mitchell before turning north along the western edge of Lake Cadillac. The beautiful route will take you into the Manistee National Forest to the west and pop you back out into an area known as “Cadillac West” where you can stop at the Mitchell State Park, Carl T. Johnson Hunting and Fishing Center and the Heritage Nature Trail.
Interactive Route Map
Select the points below to learn more and explore the 18 miles of roads that circle these two inland lakes in the heart of Cadillac.Also check out our regional color tour...
Explore over 200 miles of roads and spectacular scenic overlooks on our fall color tour around Cadillac.