- Sault Ste. Marie was founded by Father Jacques Marquette in 1668. It is the third oldest remaining settlement in the United States.
- The painted turtle is Michigan's state reptile.
- Indian River is the home of the largest crucifix in the world. It is called the Cross in the Woods.
- Michigan has 116 lighthouses and navigational lights.
- Michigan ranks first in state boat registrations.
- The Detroit Zoo was the first zoo in America to feature cageless, open-exhibits that allowed the animals more freedom to roam.