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Tourists

A camper on US-123 in Luce County.
Department of Transportation

Tourists

Explore Michigan: Rest, refresh and discover

Millions visit Michigan each year for outdoor fun and scenic beauty. Whether you're a visitor or a local, we want your travels to be comfortable and enjoyable.

Stop by our welcome centers, rest areas and roadside parks as you explore Michigan.

  • Clare Welcome Center

    Welcome centers

    MDOT operates and maintains welcome centers along Michigan's major freeways and roads to provide Pure Michigan travel and tourism information.

  • Grand Ledge Rest Area on I-96 in Clinton County.

    Rest areas

    Rest areas are open 24 hours a day, provide modern restroom facilities, and are located within an hour's travel time of each other.

  • Arcadia Bluffs Roadside Park on M-22 in Benzie County.

    Roadside parks

    Explore Michigan's hidden treasures, roadside parks and scenic views, located mostly on rural state highways.

Plan your route

Know before you go! Explore our resources to keep Michigan motorists safe, informed and on the move.

  • A screenshot of the Mi Drive home screen showing closures throughout Michigan.

    Mi Drive

    Mi Drive provides real-time construction and traffic information to help keep motorists safe, informed and moving.

  • Sun setting on a Lake Michigan beach.

    Maps

    MDOT updates the state map annually and offers GIS maps to support travel and business needs.

  • M-119 Byway in Emmet County, Michigan.

    Pure Michigan Byways

    Pure Michigan Byways offer a way to Explore Michigan's outstanding natural beauty, history and culture by road.