When you think of iconic movie locations, Michigan may not spring to mind, but some of the greatest movies of all time were filmed in the Great Lakes State, along with the hottest blockbuster of 2016 – Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice.  

The film is due out on March 25th in the UK, and sees Detroit reprise its role as Gotham City once again starring alongside Ben Affleck and Henry Cavill, in this Warner Brothers adventure. Detroit won't be the only place in Michigan you will spot in the movie, filming also took place in Birmingham, Flint and Pontiac.

Of course we all know Eminem's 8 mile was filmed on the streets of Detroit, and won him an Oscar back in 2002 but did you know that fellow Oscar winner Clint Eastwood has also filmed in Detroit, on Gran Torino?

Even back in the 80's and 90's Michigan was on Hollywood's must have list, with classics like the Beverley Hills Cop series and Die Hard 2 being filmed in Michigan. Yes, John McClane dominated at Alpena Airport in Northern Michigan on that snowy Christmas Eve in 1990.

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The State of Michigan is a state blessed with the riches of unspoiled nature: the world's longest freshwater coastline, lakes that feel like oceans, shimmering beaches, miles and miles of cherry orchards, glorious sunrises and sunsets, daytime skies of the deepest blue, nighttime skies scattered with stars. Home to more than 100 public beaches, some of the highest freshwater sand dunes in the world, stunning multi-colored sandstone cliffs, two National Lakeshores and the only national marine sanctuary in the Great Lakes, the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Lake Huron.

More than 100 lighthouses, numerous maritime museums, ten shipwreck-diving preserves and historic military fortifications rim Michigan's Great Lakes shoreline. Lakes, campgrounds, wildlife refuges and 99 Michigan state parks and recreation areas create a wide variety of recreational pursuits. Rivers for water sports, and thousands of miles of hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling trails thread their way among some 100 species of trees. Long days, relaxing weather and more than 800 pristine Michigan courses make for the perfect tee time. Because being able to play all day is Pure Michigan.

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