Are we there yet?... absolutely!

Where the forests are thicker and the towns are smaller...  come on up to Cadillac...

We offer over 300 miles of multi-terrain trails during the spring, summer & fall for hikers, bikers, and walkers.  And in the winter offer over 200 miles of groomed snowmobile trails, 34 downhill ski runs with over 485 feet of vertical drop, over 60 miles of cross country ski and snow shoe trails.  Combine our trail system with over 500,000 acres of state and national forest, and three major rivers with two large lakes offering year around world record fishing and hunting.   We are the 'ultimate recreation connection'

Experience our attractions...

Cadillac offers unique shopping boutiques, three bowling centers, a roller skating rink, a championship ice rink, two full service health & fitness facilities, a 3D movie complex, and mouthwatering cuisine at the many locally owned restaurants around the area. Add these attractions to a full line-up of festivals and you can spend a fun-filled, or relaxing vacation or conference – either way, come connect in Cadillac, you’ll keep coming back for more.

Spring Late March mud offers lots of fun with the Cadillac Jeepers 11th Blessing of the Jeeps in Mesick.  Non-timid river goers pile into the local liveries to get the first river bank mud on their shoes, officially kicking off the canoeing and kayaking season on the Manistee, Pine River and Pere Marquette.  Shroomers head to the forests to find the precious Morel Mushrooms and celebrate at the Mushroom Festivals and events in the area.  Bicyclists and Motorcyclists shed their winter layers to feel the wind beneath their chins and take in the beauty of spring on over 200 miles of trails and scenic roadways in the area.  The Manistee offers up world renowned Steelhead, Trout and Salmon fishing.

Summer When the snow melts, Cadillac offers an abundance of opportunities for fishing, hunting, boating, canoeing, hiking, backpacking, camping, mountain biking, fly-fishing, horseback riding, kayaking, and bird-watching adventures. The Cadillac area is an Award Winning Midwest Golf Destination featuring a collection of courses to challenge the golfer from every skill level. A visitor to the Cadillac area can find a wide variety of high quality recreational experiences of second to none.

Fall  Tree foliage pops in bright hues of orange, red and yellow. Taking the coded color tours on all modes of transportation gives you varying senses of belonging, coupled with life-time images in the mind to sooth any bad day at the office.

Winter While snowmobiling, downhill skiing, snowboarding, and year-around fishing are Cadillac's best known recreational winter pursuits, winter enthusiasts are not restricted to the formal constraints of most resort areas. Cross-country skiing, treking, snowshoeing, hunting, photographic quests, and camping adventures in this area rival any in the country.

Cadillac, is home to Rec Boat Holdings who manufacture Four Winns, Glastron and Wellcraft boats for worldwide distribution, and is one of the world's largest manufacturers of recreational boat products. (Boat Building Tours coming in 2012!)  See our history page for historical landmarks and stories.