Are you looking for a change? Have you grown tired of where you live and you want to find someplace new and exciting to call home? If so, you should consider the state of Michigan. Located in the Great Lakes region in the Midwest, this state is a nature and culture lover's dream. With nearly 65,000 lakes and pond, four of which are Great Lakes, you are never far from water; no wonder this state is called €The Land of a Thousand Lakes€. Because there are so many sources of water, you can expect to enjoy water recreational activities galore.

However, while the lakes of this state are certainly one of the main attractions, they aren't the only thing that this state has to offer. Michigan is also home to mountains, wide open spaces and cities that are full of a wide variety of cultural activities.

If you are looking for a new place to call home, Michigan certainly will not disappoint. If you are interested in finding out more about why this state is such a spectacular place to call home, please continue reading.

Things to do in Michigan
Whether you want to spend time in nature or you are interested in enjoying cultural activities, the state of Michigan certainly won't disappoint. There is such a wide variety of things to do here that you will find something that meets your interests, no matter what your interests may be.

Enjoy the Water. If you enjoy being on the open water, set sail on one of the lakes in Michigan. You can explore the waters of one of the four Great Lakes that are located in the state, or you can float your boat on one of the thousands of other lakes located throughout the state. Of course, you can also enjoy dozens of other water recreation activities, such as fishing, swimming and tubing, just to name a few.

Explore the Detroit Institute of Arts. If you're an art enthusiast, you are certainly going to want to check out the Detroit Institute of Arts. This museum has one of the most impressive and most important collections of art in the entire country. Here, you can gaze in wonder at the works of some of the most influential artists of all time, including Andy Warhol, Claude Monet, Rembrandt and Georgia O'Keefe. There is so much artwork housed in this magnificent museum that you can visit several times over and never look at the same piece twice.

Visit Binder Park Zoo. Go to the zoo! The Binder Park Zoo offers over 400 acres of land to a variety of animals, making it one of the largest zoos in the state of Michigan. See animals from around the world, including lions, giraffes, monkeys and so many other species of animals. In addition to the animals, you can also enjoy a ride on the train, the tram or the carousel and see a performance at the

Wildlife Discovery Theatre.
Appreciate Music. Michigan is the place where Motown music was born. Pay homage to this music when you visit Hitsville USA, Motown's administrative building and recording studio. You can also explore the other locations that were so important to the Motown label, including the Jobete Publishing Office and the Berry Gordy Junior Enterprise.

Go to a Ballgame. Head to Comerica Park, home to the Detroit Tigers, and take in a ball game. This new ballpark replaced the old Tigers Stadium and offers amazing seats and spectacular views of America's favorite pastime.

If you are looking for someplace new to call home, there is no doubt that Michigan will impress you.