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Best Lakeside Getaways Near Detroit

Being in the city is often a fun and very exciting atmosphere with all of the hustle and bustle that comes along with that, but sometimes, we also need a break from that brand of excitement. For those times when we're ready to get away, it's great to remember that Michigan has some of the absolute best lakeside getaways anywhere in the country! Where else can you find this much pristine lakefront and beautiful scenery to escape to? Here's some great options near the Detroit area that will help you forget your big city blues when you need get away for a vacation.
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Bay Pointe Inn
11456 Marsh Road
Shelbyville, MI 49344
(269) 672-8111
www.baypointeinn.com

The Bay Pointe Inn is certainly nothing to shake a stick at, with its large and impressive grounds that can accommodate any family, party, or even a corporate get-together. Everything from quiet rooms to lakefront recreation areas can be found at the Bay Pointe Inn and all the amenities can be found, too. From wi-fi, to great television, swimming pools, and all of your other modern comforts, everything is just right around the corner at the Bay Pointe Inn. Perfect for when you don't exactly want to disappear of the social or technological map completely.

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Big Bay Pointe Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast
#3 Lighthouse Road
Big Bay, MI 49808
(906) 345-9957
www.bigbaylighthouse.com

As one of the very few surviving resident lighthouse residences in the country, the Big Bay Pointe Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast certainly presents itself as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you and your loved ones to enjoy the solitude and peace that an old-fashioned lighthouse keeper might have enjoyed. With a half mile of personal shoreline all to yourself, as well as a sauna, lighthouse tower to view the water from, and a library, you'll probably never want to go back to the city. Check out their website for an up-to-date reservation calendar to see if you can book your lakeside getaway today.

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Bay Valley Resort And Conference Center
2470 Old Bridge Road
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-3500
www.bayvalley.com

For those that want to getaway to the lake, but not give up the modern amenities and posh aspects of city living, the Bay Valley Resort and Conference Center offers the complete package. With luxurious guestrooms as well as penthouse rooms to boot, you'll want for not when staying at this Bay City resort overlooking a marvelous stretch of lakefront. There is fine dining in the Heatherfields restaurant, entertainment in Players Lounge, and even a fitness center. If it's golf you're after, then check out the challenging 18-hole Bay Valley Golf Course. All the modern comfort available in a lakeside setting.

North Shore Resort
6996 Lakeport Dr.
Lakeport, MI
(810) 385-2314
www.northshoreresort.org

The North Shore Resort situated right on stunning Lake Huron in Lakeport, Michigan, is a small and quaint little place to getaway - and that's just how they like it. This family-owned property is available for rental whenever the pace of life in Detroit just gets to be too much. This cottage is modeled on the admired 1940s cabins that have long lined this lake. With a private beachfront, you'll have little left to desire as you stretch out in front of the water and think about someday getting a resort home for yourself.

Armstrong Lakeport Resort
7024 Lakeport Dr.
Lakeport, MI 48059
(810) 385-4533
www.armstrongsresort.com

A family-owned and family-oriented resort, Armstrong Lakeport Resort is the perfect place to getaway if you're looking for a fine spot to take your kids along for the trip. Armstrong Lakeport Resort may not be a massive, grandiose resort, but the small cottages available and friendly staff make it the perfect place to go and just enjoy the splendor of the beautiful lakes along Michigan's coast. Nearby are plenty of small towns with shopping, great food, and so much more!

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Michael Ferro is freelance writer and a graduate of Michigan State University where he majored in Creative Writing and received the Jim Cash Creative Writing Award. Born and bred in Detroit, he currently resides in Ypsilanti Township. Additional writing can be found at Examiner.com.
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