As Michiganders, we all know just how awesome Michigan is.

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Sure, it has its downsides (like the terrible roads and equally terrible drivers) but hey, pobody's nerfect!

What Makes Michigan Beautiful?

Really though, Michigan is truly a sight to behold. We've got gorgeous unsalted and shark-free lakes; majestic, rolling sand dunes; and don't even get me started on how beautiful all the fall foliage is.

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With all this beauty to explore, it's no wonder that part of Michigan has just been named one of the best places to visit in 2024. Not just in America, but in the whole dang world.

Part of Michigan Named One of 'The Best Places to Visit' for 2024

CNN Travel recently put together their list of "Where to go in 2024: The best places to visit". And in putting together this list, CNN looked at the entire world, not just America. And they found that this particular area in Michigan was so amazing that it deserved a spot on this list.

That area, you ask?

Sunrise Over The Tahquamenon River And Lake Superior
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The Northwest region of Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

Northwest Michigan Named One of the Best Travel Destination in the World

Things like the "refreshing, unsalty Lake Michigan", Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and more that makes northwest Michigan an excellent place to visit, for Michigander and tourist alike.

Michigan is one of four American destinations that made the list. Here's a look at the rest of the list:

  • Sumba, Indonesia
  • Turkey’s Black Sea coast
  • Tartu, Estonia
  • Tainan, Taiwan
  • Trans Dinarica Cycle Route, Balkans
  • Culebra, Puerto Rico
  • Angola
  • Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
  • South Korea
  • Albania
  • Chile
  • Abrolhos Islands, Western Australia
  • Macedonia, Greece
  • Panama
  • Galicia, Spain
  • Singapore’s offshore islands
  • Mérida, Mexico
  • Morocco
  • Florida’s freshwater springs
  • Texas Hill Country
  • Fujairah
  • Greenland
  • Uzbekistan

With all this in mind, it's never too early to start making travel plans!

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Questions About Michigan That Totally Stumped 'Jeopardy' Contestants

Only the smartest of the smart are selected to appear on the TV game show "Jeopardy", but sometimes contestants aren't as well-versed on Michigan as perhaps they should be. Here are 19 questions (er, answers) that totally stumped 'Jeopardy' contestants.

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