Michigan became a state in 1837. Its capital city is Lansing and other major cities include Detroit and Grand Rapids. The state flower is the apple blossom. Fun attractions include the Gerald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids, Holland's annual Tulip Time Festival, and the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Popular outdoor activities include skiing at resorts like Shantycreek. Famous Michiganders include actor Terry Crews and Motown Records founder Berry Gordy Jr. Major industries are automotive, iron, and potatoes. January is typically the coldest month with average temperatures in the teens while July is usually the warmest with average highs in the 80s.
3. Fast FactsOne Plane ticket $476 on Northwest Airlines to Grand RapidsCapital City-LansingOther big cities-Detroit and Grand RapidsMidwest part of the country
