• Take a romantic walk on the shores of Lake Michigan.Dunes on Lake Michigan shore NW INdiana image by Steve Johnson from Fotolia.com
  
  With vast expanses of natural beauty, from tall pine forests to the white-sand beaches of the Great Lakes, Michigan has many romantic vacation spots. Whether you're watching a beautiful sunset on the shores of Lake Michigan or strolling along a pier, there are a variety of activities for couples seeking a getaway.
  
  

Castle in the Country Bed & Breakfast Inn

• Castle in the Country Bed & Breakfast Inn is located in a restored Victorian house built in 1906. Guests dine on homemade breakfast each morning and for an extra fee, you can have dinner served in your room. The inn offers several events packages, including a couples cooking weekend with cooking classes taught by the inn's chef. Or, if you'd prefer, request a side-by-side couple's full body massage. The Romeo & Juliet Suite, meanwhile, includes a heart-shaped, two-person whirlpool tub, TV, DVD player, robes, wireless Internet access and a king-size bed.
  
  Castle in the Country Bed & Breakfast Inn
  340 M-40 South
  Allegan, MI 49010
  269-673-8054
  castleinthecountry.com
  
  

AuTrain Island View Lodge

• For an ultra-private couples getaway in the Upper Peninsula, rent AuTrain Island View Lodge, on the shores of Lake Superior. Have a romantic breakfast on the large deck, which overlooks the lake. Spend the day walking the shoreline or relaxing in the garden. Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore and Grand Island Recreation Area are near the lodge and offer hiking trails. The lodge has three bedrooms, a loft, two fireplaces, a full kitchen, a grill, satellite TV and wireless Internet access. All linens, towels and paper products are provided.
  
  AuTrain Island View Lodge
  N7869 Sunset Drive
  Au Train, MI 49806
  888-500-5706
  
  

MotorCity Casino Hotel

• If you prefer urban to rural, try Detroit's MotorCity Casino Hotel. Dine at Iridescence, one of the most romantic restaurants in the city. The hotel is a AAA Diamond property and features stylish, modern décor in all 400 rooms. Ask for the D.Tour Spa Package, which includes a credit toward any spa service. Rooms feature an iPod docking station, large soaking tub, coffee maker, plasma TV, mini-bar and king-size beds.
  
  MotorCity Casino Hotel
  2901 Grand River Ave.
  Detroit, MI 48201-2907
  866-782-9622
  motorcitycasino.com