The Upper Thumb has been deemed the “Closer Up North” for Southeast Michigan and Detroit.


Are you looking for a summer trip just far enough to feel like a getaway? We share 12 things to do in Michigan’s Upper Thumb—from the quirky Cheeseburger Festival in Caseville to haunted inns, polka dances, and hidden beach camping. It’s the kind of place where the burgers are big, the vibes are weird, and the locals like it that way—a perfect episode for road trip season.


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