Outdoor
Adventure Island
6083 e mi-115, 231-775-2527, (http://www.daysinncadilla...). waterslides, mini-golf, batting cages and go-carts. arcade activities indoors.
Sound Garden
(http://www.cadillac.web.a...). truly unique hands-on sculpture on the shores of lake cadillac. native materials, primarily silver maple, beach, and ironwood were used to make this set of sculptural instruments.
Mitchell State Park
6093 e mi-115, 231-775-7911, (http://www.michigandnr.co...). located between the two lakes. it is home to the carl t. johnson hunting and fishing center (http://www.michigan.gov/d...), which documents the history of hunting and fishing in michigan. the center is open year-round. there is also a 2.5-mile 4.0 km nature trail that leaves from the hunting and fishing center.
Johnnyâs Fish and Game Park
5465 e 46 1/2 rd., 231-775-3700, (http://www.johnnyspark.com/). open memorial day through labor day. pond fish for rainbow trout, feed deer and other animals. great for small children.
Cadillac Pathway
(http://www.michigandnr.co...). lies east of cadillac and is part of the pere marquette state forest. the trails of the pathway are well suited to biking, hiking and cross country skiing. trail map
Manistee National Forest
(http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/h...). lies immediately to the west of cadillac. the national forest is popular with orvers (http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/h...).
Events and festivals
UpBeat Cadillac
(http://www.cadillacmichig...). this jazz-in-the-park series is offered nearly every thursday in the summer. downtown cadillac, city park, rotary pavilion.
First Night Cadillac
(http://www.firstnightcadi...). annual new years even celebration held at various locations throughout the city. music, games, face painting, dog sleds, petting zoo, displays of local artists' works.
North American Snow Festival
(http://www.cadillac.web.a...). held every winter, over frozen lake cadillac. events include snowmobile racing, sleigh rides and an ice fishing tournament.
The Cadillac area is very popular with tourists who favor active recreation activities. The city surrounds Lake Cadillac and is adjacent to Lake Mitchell. There are a number of public boat ramps; there is a launch on the northwest side of Lake Cadillac, in Kenwood Park, while on the northeast end of Lake Cadillac, next to City Park and the downtown, there is another ramp.