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Here are some of the top indoor, off the beaten path, and great attractions to explore in the Cadillac Area!

THINGS TO DO IN THE CADILLAC AREA

Cadillac is home to so many great things to do and see in the great outdoors, however, don’t forget about all the awesome things to do and see that isn’t on a trail or on the water. Here is a great list of top attractions in the region you should look into on your next trip to the Cadillac Area!

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SO MANY THINGS TO DO IN CADILLAC!

From Downtown Cadillac, to quaint spots nestled in the small communities that surround it, there is always something to do and see! You can also browse all of our latest Cadillac Stories here.

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Motorcycle Ride Guide – Cadillac to Charlevoix / Tunnel of Trees

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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...

Cadillac Sculptures and Monuments

by Erica Beham Since it’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 Cadillac’s...

Motorcycle Ride Guide – Cadillac to Frankfort & Manistee

CADILLAC TO FRANKFORT & MANISTEE MOTORCYCLE TRIP: A leisurely motorcycle day-trip with plenty of chances to stop and enjoy all the area has to offer, with some sight-seeing, a light lunch and still be back in Cadillac in time for dinner and to take in some...

Oh my Cod, Michigan has great Seafood Dishes!

By Erica Benham Oh my Cod, Michigan has great Seafood Dishes! You can enjoy Lake Cadillac and Mitchell in more ways than one while sitting lakeside at one of our many lakeside restaurants. Get hooked on the abundant fish dishes. Cadillac Grill Salmon Eldorado: A...

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...

7 Places for Fall Farm Fun in the Harvest Season

Summer may be over but fun fall in the Cadillac area is just beginning! When the air turns brisk and the leaves start to turn, the days get shorter but there is still time to make lifelong memories all while supporting our local farmsteads.

Walking & Restoring the Old Indian Trail: Footsteps, Stonework, and Shared History

There’s something special about starting your day on a trail before most people have poured their first cup of coffee. At 7:00 AM, with a cool northern Michigan breeze and soft morning light filtering through the trees, I stepped onto the Old Indian Trail at Lake...

5 Signs You Should Eat Out in Cadillac

By Erica Benham Cadillac has a lot to offer. If you needed a reason for a night out, give one of these a try. You enjoy a hefty serving of meat with a side of potatoes or vegetables. You’d be immediately drawn to Coyote Crossings’sirloin steak dinner or the Lakewood...

Take Caddy’s Spring Jeep Tour in 2025!

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