South of Detroit, the region runs along Lake Erie. Tourism is beginning to pick up again around Lake Erie. Breakfast An open door invites you into an atmosphere of country elegance nestled on the narrow peninsula between Lake Michigan and Lake Leelanau. Lakes Marine Forecast Southeast Michigan Books Southeast Michigan Events Sorry, nothing available for this region. For shopping, try Fashion Square Mall in Saginaw, Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills, The Somerset Collection in Troy, or Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn.
Museums are abundant in the region.
Among the better are the University of Michigan Natural History Museum in Ann Arbor, The Detroit Science Museum downtown and the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn. There are opportunities for outdoor activities also. Try out walleye fishing on Saginaw Bay and Lake Erie, or boating on Lake Huron, the Detroit River system and Lake Erie. Mountain bike trails can be found at Pontiac Lake State Recreation area in Pontiac, Pinckney State Recreation area in Pinckney and Maybury State Park in Northville. The region also has a lot of golf courses.