Guest: Jenna Salazar
Organization: Visit Lenawee
Small towns, scenic drives, local food, outdoor adventures, and plenty of reasons to pull over and explore—Lenawee County is the kind of Michigan destination made for a road trip.
In this episode of Destination Diaries, Dannelle reconnects with Jenna from Visit Lenawee to talk about what makes this corner of southeast Michigan worth discovering. Located between Detroit and Toledo, Lenawee County offers travelers a collection of communities where historic downtowns, lakes, farms, arts, food, and outdoor recreation come together.
From Adrian and Tecumseh to Brooklyn, Blissfield, and the Irish Hills, there's a lot more here than you might expect.
Lenawee isn't about rushing from one major attraction to another...it's about exploring the places in between.
Here's some of what makes Lenawee County worth the drive:
🏘️ Charming downtowns and small communities
🌊 Lakes, parks, and outdoor recreation
🎨 Arts, culture, and live entertainment
🍎 Farms, orchards, markets, and seasonal experiences
🍽️ Locally owned restaurants and Michigan flavors
🛍️ Independent shops, boutiques, and antiques
🚗 Scenic drives through the Irish Hills
🏁 Motorsports and events at Michigan International Speedway
This is the kind of destination where wandering a little can be part of the itinerary.
✔️ What makes Lenawee County different from other Michigan destinations
✔️ The personalities of communities like Adrian, Tecumseh, Blissfield, and Brooklyn
✔️ Exploring Michigan's historic Irish Hills
✔️ Outdoor recreation and lake experiences
✔️ Local restaurants, farms, shops, and markets
✔️ Arts, entertainment, festivals, and seasonal events
✔️ Unexpected attractions travelers may not know about
✔️ How to build Lenawee County into a Midwest road trip
Whether you're planning a girlfriend getaway, a foodie weekend, an outdoor escape, or simply looking for somewhere new to explore, Lenawee County gives you plenty of options.
🌐 Visit Lenawee
https://www.visitlenawee.com
📍 Lenawee County, Michigan
Dannelle loves finding destinations where the journey between stops can be just as much fun as the attractions themselves. Discover more Midwest road trips, small-town finds, foodie adventures, and unexpected destinations:
🌐 https://www.travelingcheesehead.com
Are you the traveler who spots an antique shop and immediately pulls over? Maybe you're looking for the best local restaurant, a beautiful lake, an interesting historic building, or someplace you've never heard of before.
That's where your travel theme comes in.
Are you drawn to:
🍽️ Foodie adventures?
🏘️ Small towns?
🌳 Outdoor recreation?
🎨 Arts and culture?
🛍️ Shopping and antiquing?
🚗 Scenic road trips?
Knowing your travel theme helps you choose the experiences that belong on your itinerary.
Not sure what your travel theme is?
🎧 Start here:
https://youtu.be/zvs2_s8LPwA?si=sv7PPghjFX8AfIEX
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Host & Producer: Dannelle Gay – The Traveling Cheesehead
Production: Andrew Gay
