Four of Michigan’s ‘Less Touristy’ Hidden Gems to See the Fall Colors

Michigan will soon see an influx of visitors and tourists for the fall colors in our trees, and for many, they already know where they're going to go. Of course, the number one spot is always the tunnel of trees Up North along M-119, or driving through Traverse City or Grayling. The further north you go, the older the woods, and the deeper the colors.

But for Michiganders who still love to enjoy the fall colors, but want to avoid the tourist traffic, there's plenty of hidden gems you can still visit that the out-of-towners might not know about. You might know a few, but did you know ALL of these places offer some hidden gens in fall color watching?

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You really don't have to go far in Michigan to see the leaves change colors, and even in our own communities, they can be quite beautiful. But seeing them in a spectacular setting is something on a completely different level... that is, until a group of tourists walk up behind you, disturbing your peaceful moment with nature, or clog the highways when all you want to do is get to the cider mills.

Tourism is an important part of Michigan's economy, but sometimes, the tourists themselves can be a bit much. So where, as Michiganders, can we go to still see the incredible things Michigan has to offer, but maybe with a much smaller, and more appreciative crowd?

These are just four of many less-touristy spots around the state where someone could go that might give you that sense of belonging and peacefullness.

Besides these four spots, though, where are YOUR favorite "hidden" spots to visit in the fall?