
Michigan is full of breweries where you can get a taste of amazing beers that you wouldn’t find anywhere else. Take the ultimate booze cruise and hit all these breweries in MI! Just make sure to play it safe, drink responsibly, and never drive drunk. Luckily many of these breweries are clustered in specific areas, making a cab ride or a brisk walk easy. We’ll share them grouped as counties so you can get an idea of what’s near each other.
MARQUETTE
COUNTY
Our tour starts off in Marquette County located in the Upper Peninsula. With a host of great breweries and a ton to do you can see why this is the prefect destination. Make sure to have lots of room in your belly and on your camera because freshly brewed beer, great food, and amazing scenery all go hand in hand in this county.
Breweries
- Vierling Restaurant & Marquette Harbor Brewery
- Jasper Ridge Brewery & Restaurant
- Cognition Brewing Company

Awesome Things To See/Do
- Perkins Park & Campground
DELTA & ALGER
COUNTIES
Next up we’re headed to Delta and Alger Counties. These counties lay side by side and alone they don’t seem all that exciting, but when looking at the two as a whole, you’ll be amazed at what they have to offer.
Awesome Things To See/Do
- Pioneer Trail Park and Campground
- OB Fuller Park and Campground
- Sand Point Light Station and Museum Complex
- Fayette Historic Townsite & State Park
- Bays de Noc-Grand Island Trail
- Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
- Rudolph Olson Memorial Falls
- Laughing Whitefish Falls Scenic Site
Breweries
- Hereford & Hops Steakhouse & Brew Pub
- Lake Superior Brewing Company at the Dunes Saloon

Definitely a trip worth taking, especially if you love waterfalls!
CHIPPEWA
COUNTY
Where the big boats move through a small area, Chippewa County is an amazing sight! There are tons of natural and man-made wonders to explore here as well as an abundance of Native American and early European settler history.
Breweries
- Tahquamenon Falls Brewery & Pub

Awesome Things To See/Do
- The Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians Interpretive Center
- Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
- Whitefish Point Bird Observatory
- Tahquamenon Falls State Park/Trails
EMMET
COUNTY
As you head down from the UP into the Lower Peninsula, you come to Emmet County. This is one end of the great Mackinac Bridge and the beginning of the Lower Peninsula. While there isn’t an abundance of waterfalls here, there’s still plenty to check out.
Breweries
- Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery
- Burnt Marshmallow Brewing

Awesome Things To See/Do
- The Headlands International Dark Sky Park
- McGulpin Point Lighthouse
- Bear River Recreation Area/Kayak Park
- Historic Gaslight District
GRAND TRAVERSE
COUNTY
This is probably one of the most beautiful places in the Mitten State. Grand Traverse County has so much to offer, it was hard to pick what to highlight and what to leave off. As you make your way through here, keep you eyes open as there is so much to see!
Breweries
- North Peak Brewing Company
- Arbutus Lake-Paradise Point
- The Workshop Brewing Company
- The Filling Station Microbrewery
- Traverse City Whiskey Co.
- Grand Traverse Distillery
- Jolly Pumpkin Restaurant, Brewery, Distillery

Awesome Things To See/Do
- GT Butterfly House & Bug Zoo
- Boardman River Nature Center
- Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve
LEELANAU
COUNTY
Resting on the “pinky” of the Mitten and shooting out into a peninsula between Grand Traverse Bay and Lake Michigan is where you'll find Leelanau County. With a plethora of wineries and breweries, there's something for every palette.
Breweries
- Northern Latitudes Distillery

Awesome Things To See/Do
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
- Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
- Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum
- South Manitou Island Lighthouse
ISABELLA
COUNTY
Right smack in the middle of the Mitten’s palm is Isabella County. While it’s not on any of the Great Lakes, it still has it’s own charm. The casino is where pretty much everyone gathers in this area, so if you’re the gambling type, get your player’s card ready!
Breweries
- Mountain Town Brewing Company-The Tap Room

Awesome Things To See/Do
- Soaring Eagle Casino & Water Park
- Mount Pleasant Discovery Museum
- Pere Marquette Rail Trail
OCEANA / MUSKEGON / OTTAWA
COUNTIES
Our favorite places to be, these three counties all run in a line down Lake Michigan’s coast. Since they are best seen together, we lumped them into the same category. Use caution! Once you come here, you may never want to leave!
Breweries
- Pigeon Hill Brewing Company

Awesome Things To See/Do
- Coopersville and Marne Railway
- Grand Haven Musical Fountain
- Tri-Cities Historical Center
- Windmill Island & Dutch Village
KENT
COUNTY
Home to the second largest city in the state, Grand Rapids, is Kent County! Although not located on the water, Kent County is only a short drive from Lake Michigan. Kent County has a bustling brewery scene, so put your drinking hats on! They also have an excellent public transportation system making it that much easier to get from place to place without driving.
Breweries
- The Hideout Brewing Company
- Flat Lander's Barstillery
- Cascade Winery & Jaden James Brewery
- Cedar Springs Brewing Company
Awesome Things To See/Do
- Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park
- Cannonsburg Ski & Ride Area
- White Pine Trail State Park
- Frog Hollow Boundless Playground
- Grand Rapids Treetop Adventure Park
- Grand Rapids Children’s Museum

INGHAM
COUNTY
Michigan’s state capitol and one of the state’s largest universities (MSU) are found in Ingham County along with plenty of other things to do. A bunch of breweries make this stop ideal for this booze cruise.
Breweries
- Sleepwalker Spirits and Ale
- Harper's Restaurant and Brew Pub
- Ellison Brewery and Spirits
- Red Cedar Spirits Distillery

Awesome Things To See/Do
- Michigan State University
- Carl G. Fenner Nature Center
- Fred Meijer Grand River Valley Rail Trail
OAKLAND
COUNTY
Just outside the hustle and bustle of Detroit is Oakland County. Here you can find lots of places to visit without having to deal with the busy city area.
Breweries
- Lily's Seafood Grill and Brewery
- Big Rock Chop & Brewhouse
- Black Lotus Brewing Company

Awesome Things To See/Do
- Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum
- Holocaust Memorial Center
- Bald Mountain Recreational Area
- AirTime Trampoline & Game Park
- Polk Penguin Conservation Center
MACOMB
COUNTY
Hugging Anchor Bay of Lake St. Clair is Macomb County. Here you can kick back and relax with all the soothing parks and recreational areas.
Breweries
- Great Baraboo Brewing Company
- Falling Down Beer Company

Awesome Things To See/Do
- Edsel and Eleanor Ford House
- General Motors Heritage Center
- Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society
- Selfridge Military Air Museum
WAYNE
COUNTY
The largest city in Michigan, Detroit, is found in Wayne County. Home to the birth of the automobile, you can learn a lot about how they were made, how they advanced, and the man behind it all.
Breweries
- Traffic Jam & Snug Restaurant

Awesome Things To See/Do
- Detroit Institute of Arts
- Detroit Historical Museum
- Dossin Great Lakes Museum
- Museum of African American History
WASHTENAW
COUNTY
Ann Arbor, home to the University of Michigan, is in Washtenaw County. As the largest city in the county, it’s no surprise that pretty much everything to see and do is located here, making it easy to get from place to place.
Breweries
- Jolly Pumpkin Cafe & Brewery
- Wolverine State Brewing Co.
- Grizzly Peak Brewing Company
- Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery
- Arbor Brewing Company Microbrewery
- Original Gravity Brewing Company
- Null Taphouse - Northern United Liquid Libations
- Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales

Awesome Things To See/Do
- Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
- Matthaei Botanical Gardens
- Waterloo State Recreation Area
- Nichols Arboretum Peony Garden
- Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum
KALAMAZOO
COUNTY
Another college area, Kalamazoo County, is home to Western Michigan University. Here you’ll find a great balance of a party town and relaxation. With a ton of breweries in the area, you’re bound to have your RV’s fridge stocked by the time you leave.
Breweries
- Bell's Brewery, Eccentric Cafe and General Store
- Olde Peninsula Brewpub & Restaurant
- Arcadia Brewing Company - Kalamazoo
- Brite Eye Brewing Company
- Bilbo's Pizza In a Pan- Kalamazoo
- Texas Corners Brewing Company
Awesome Things To See/Do
- Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum
- Binder Park Zoo (though outside the county, it's worth the trip)

How much beer will your RV be stocked with by the end of this trip? The great thing about this plan is that you not only get to hit those breweries, you can see a lot of the main attractions this great state has to offer.
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