While the conventional wisdom among Great Lakes visitors is that Lake Michigan has the best views and beaches ... musicians like woodwind bands and events like concert orchestras and musicals.

Known as a summertime staple, Silver Lake Sand Dunes is open for winter hiking, fat-tire biking, snowshoeing and sledding.

Blanketed in snow, one of Michigan’s favorite beach towns becomes a winter wonderland ... and you’ll see out over towering sand dunes to Lake Michigan. Behind you is the winding Kalamazoo ...