Monthly Moving/Travel/Vacation Megathread - May 2024

Hi! I have a question I can't seem to find any exact answers to on here or the broader internet.

I am a born and raised Michigander and still live here. My best friend from out of state has decided to come and live with me. 

I know that residency will be automatically established after six months or something but we would really like to get them established sooner than that.

I found a declaration of residency form online which seems like what we want but the problem is we don't know who to contact to send it to or if it's even a valid option. 

Thanks in advance for any help at all! 

Good morning Michiganders! I was born and raised in Michigan, went to school at CMU, but have lived out of state (SC and VA) since 2010, and Italy for the last 2 years. I am not sure I have been back to the Mitten for more than a week at a time before, and am coming back for two weeks in June. I have a small list but am VERY OPEN to suggestions for the weeks of 1-15JUNE. I'll have a car and means to really drive and stay anywhere, and plan on fishing, museums, comedy, eating a lot, as well as concerts and festivals.

LIST:

• DIA
• Tigers baseball game
• something comedy, maybe Scott Seiss in Comedy Castle RO
• Hootie and the Blowfish concert
• Silver Sides Submarine Museum
• Whitefish shipwreck museum
• Grand Central Station Opening
• Frankenmuth something
• Halo Burger
• Buddy's Pizza
• Metzgers German Restaurant
• Eastern market something
• Bells

Please let me know if there is any more must dos while back in the motherland!

Visiting au gres / bay city in a few weeks and would love some recommendations for fun things to do nearby.

We are fans of hiking, waterfalls, caves, biking, kayaking, and the like! We also enjoy good breweries, wineries, and dispensaries!

Any nurse practitioners here working for U of M, and if so how do you like it and how competitive is the job market? Is the healthcare there good? Is the work environment OK? I see the nurses are union but does that translate to a healthy work environment in other places?

I'm from the west coast and my SO is from PA so Michigan is a middle-ish ground for us to potentially be moving to since his parents are older. I work in Pittsburgh now and do not care for the area or the people much. Looking to move next year but just assessing options. Thanks!

I'm going to be moving to Michigan in the first week of October (maybe the second half of september if possible, but it's not looking likely) and I'm wondering if it will be enough time ahead to vote in the presidential election? I read that I'll need to have proof of residence to register within 15 days before the election, but I don't know how to get any paperwork with that information. I'm a very political person and I volunteer whenever I can, so I'll be very sad if I can't vote.

TL;DR Starting in Detroit for a long-ish scenic drive, ideally with beach with sea glass :) Not into hiking. Can drive up to 4 hours away, mileage doesn't matter.

I'll be renting a car for an early September day in Detroit, and I'm looking to visit more "wilderness" and lake beach areas in MI that are still accessible entirely by car. As I'm not worried about mileage on the rental car, I could realistically go up to ~4 hours out of the metro area. I have the car for over 14 hours. I'm very interested in easy access beaches that I can hunt for sea glass and similar stuff on lol

I'm not much of a hiker, so I was hoping to stick mostly to driveable routes with nice views VS an area I'd have to hike to. I'm okay mostly driving through, I can climb a bit for a nice beach though lol

I really love my current drives around the national forests near me. Lake adventures are cool too, including around St Clair as I'll have my passport. I loooove to collect sea glass and cool rocks!!

thank you in advance, I'm really looking forward to seeing your state! :)

Looking for Lake Michigan small town recs

My friend and I are looking to spend about a month in a town on Lake Michigan to work remote and experience the local life.

Which towns would you recommend for two single ladies in their early thirties who like good food, local events, live music, nice beaches, and is great for dogs?

Best time to camp in the UP? My partner has never seen the Michigan's west coast or the UP and we're planning a camping trip soon!

Firekeepers Casino

Hello, my wife and I want to do a one night staycation at the Firekeepers Casino in Battle Creek. Surprised to see that one night, at minimum, is $200.

Does anyone know how to find a promotional deal?

Hi, all! I'm currently planning a road trip with my partner to see some of Michigan's dark parks! I'd love to hear experiences, preferences, or really any opinions you have on the parks! Also- are these parks generally dog friendly? I'd really enjoy bringing my oup for a little hiking if possible.

I've always loved the stars and this has been something I've wanted to do for a long time! I'm excited I get to share it with my partner, it would be amazing if I got to share it with my pup too!

We're thinking October so we can catch a meteor shower, but is there a best time of year that we should wait for? What's the weather like up there in October?

It will be our first times coming to Michigan, is there anything else cool or interesting we should check out during the day?

I want to propose to my girlfriend. I want to take her on a little trip to Michigan and find either a really pretty view or water fall or a hiking trail to propose in front of, but I’m not familiar with Michigan much as we’re from Indiana. Because of distance and how long the drive would be, I was hoping to find recommendations on a place anywhere from Battle Creek to Benton Harbor and South. Any help is appreciated, thanks!

Love camping in Michigan. The campgrounds I’ve stayed at have the campsites right next to each other which isn’t the most fun when trying to get lost in nature for a few days. Any recs on campgrounds that are more spaced out with their sites? Location ism’t the most important. Western half of the state would be ideal.

I need advice on a young person moving for their first job.

For context, me and my gf will be moving to Michigan soon for our first jobs. My job will be in Dearborn, and her job will be in southgate. We are looking for a 2 bedroom apartment for under $2000. We are not much partiers or drinkers, but we do like to go out, shop, walk around, etc.

So far after looking for several weeks for a place that has the combination of affordability, walkability, safety, and things to do, Dearborn seems like the only choice. Most other places seem to be too far, or too boring. Midtown seemed too expensive for our interests and what we wanted. We were also thinking Ferndale/Royal Oak, but figured that the commute is too far for both of us.

Does anyone have any other recommendations, or is dearborn a good choice for us?

Looking for unique and must see suggestions in the UP for kids (7 & 10yo). The best of the best in the area!

We do a lot of travel/nature based vacations and have seen a lot of really spectacular caves, waterfalls, views, etc and because of this it has gotten more and more difficult to impress my kiddos. While I am somewhat joking about this - it is true in the sense that over the years we have found we can be somewhat disappointed by the places most often recommended online.

So... I am looking for the best of the best in the area for a 2 week long trip in July.

We love the outdoors but would like some indoor options as well.

The kids enjoy hiking but there needs to be a payoff - an exceptional view, a cave, a waterfall or a lake to play in along the way kind of thing. Not interested in fishing this trip.

If it matters we plan to do a mix of tent camping and cabin stays.

I have been all over the google and have written down a number of options but would love to hear what else you all might suggest. Thanks!!

I will be arriving to Detroid airport on monday 3pm, what is the best way to go to Traverse city. Is there any public transport? I can only find buses in the morning. Renting is not an option and Uber is not very accessible as I cannot open an account from my country and not sure if my payment method will be accepted. Appreciate it.

Family friendly trip with a two year old. Saugatuck, Ludington, South Haven, or Grand Haven?

We are planning on taking a small trip from Indiana to Michigan this spring or summer, and are trying to decide between Saugatuck, Ludington, South Haven, or Grand Haven.

Looking for family friendly recommendations, such as local restaurants/coffee shops and things to do. We plan on visiting a beach as well.

I've heard great things about Saugatuck and South Haven, but would love any recommendations you have for a family with a toddler!

Best hotel suggestion near grand rapids? Also fun things to do around the area for the upcoming cars and coffee

Hi! I normally don’t post asking about stuff but I’m moving to michigan in a few months and i have a question about my license.

I’m 17 and currently live in Oregon! I’ve had my license since right after I turned 16 and been driving really consistently since. I’ve done research on driving laws in Michigan and my license would be equivalent a level three. I saw something on the Michigan.gov website that under 18 that they may not transfer my drivers license for whatever reason for whatever reason and it’s giving me anxiety. Does anyone know if they will take it away and make me start from square one? I’ve never took any drivers ed class, my dad taught me how to drive.

Hello y’all, i’m a recent grad who will be moving to Michigan for work. Work is in Novi and wanted some opinions on best places to live. At the moment, considering Novi, Farmington Hills, Canton, and Royal Oak (on the fence with this one due to the commute). Would prefer under 30 minute commute and would like to be in an area where a lot of young people to meet and go out with.

Hey yall!

This summer, I'm driving from Wisconsin to Chicago, the long way around the lake.

I have 6-7 days to do it.

Planning to tent/car camp, find a place with walls and a shower on the 3rd-4th day.. I love hiking, nature, adventure, weird stuff/places, beer, music, sports, etc.

Any advice on places to see or things to do?

Hey Friends, Michigan native looking to check out our lovely states waterfalls this summer.

Got any favorites? Know of any that aren't on Google maps?

Totally okay with hiking to get to it and a huge bonus if there's a rustic camping area near by!

Thanks in advance friends!!

I currently live in NW Ohio and I may be taking a job in Michigan soon. I will have a choice between Waterford and Lansing for my duty station. Being more familiar with the Detroit metro area and Oakland county my initial reaction was to choose Waterford. After looking at housing costs I am now torn between the two. My wife and I would be renting for a while until we sell my mother-in-law's condo and move her in with us and buy something. We have two high energy dogs that are nice but need a yard.

So I thought let's check out reddit and see what the Michiganders on the internet have to say. We're asking for thoughts about comparing the two, Oakland county and the Lansing area. Pros, Cons, etc. Thanks for any information that people can give us.