Towering bluffs, crystal clear water make Sleeping Bear Dunes a Michigan Best Vacation Spot winner Updated 8:52 AM; Facebook Share It’s been referred to as “the most beautiful place in America” and we are lucky to have it right in our Michigan backyard. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, tucked into the upper corner of the Western Northern Lower Peninsula, isn’t just a Michigan gem, it’s a national treasure. It was also chosen as Michigan’s Best vacation spot for this region by MLive readers. “Absolutely beautiful, amazing beaches, lots of trails to walk,” said Joel from Holland, describing what makes the area so special.