3 MI Cities On 'America's Favorite Small Towns To Visit' List

MICHIGAN — Three Michigan communities are among America's favorite small towns to visit, according to FamilyDestinationsGuide.com.

The popular destination website surveyed 3,000 families to pinpoint the top 150 towns across the country where they'd like to vacation this year.

No. 1 happens to be the tiny village of Holualoa in Hawaii while No. 2 is Ely, Nevada. Rounding the top 5 towns are No. 3 Anna Maria Island, Florida; No. 4 Old Koloa Town, Hawaii; and No. 5 West Yellowstone, Montana.

Here are the three Michigan communities that made the list:

No. 51 New Buffalo: The charming community nestled along 16 miles of Lake Michigan in southwest Michigan is home to roughly 1,600 people. Just 70 miles from downtown Chicago, the community is more than just a summer beach town, as you can explore wineries and vineyards, craft-driven markets and cafes.

N0. 75 Calumet: The small community of roughly 6,000 people in the Keweenaw Peninsula, about 30 miles south of Copper Harbor in the Upper Peninsula showcases some of the state's best beaches on Lake Superior.

No. 122 Leland: The northern Michigan costal community between Lake Michigan and Lake Leelanau (on Michigan's Leelanau Peninsula) is surrounded by incredible natural beauty, excellent amenities and charm. The small community of less than 500 people is famous for its historic fishing village and its charming downtown filled with local art galleries.

See the full 150 Best Small Towns in America in 2023 list.