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Eligibility Criteria

Regulations for Participation
  • The business or activity must be listed on the Pure Michigan website (www.michigan.org)
  • The business or activity must be in operation 40 hours per week and 5 days per week, one of which must be a Saturday or Sunday during the normal business season for that particular type of tourist oriented activity
  • The business or activity must have an attendance of at least 2000 in 12 consecutive months.
  • The business or activity must derive a major portion of its income from motorists not residing within 10 miles of the activity
  • The maximum distance of services from signed intersections for all establishments are as follows:
    • Upper Peninsula – 15 miles
    • Lower Peninsula – 10 miles
  • Upper Peninsula - All food-service businesses may participate
  • North of M-46 – Will not be part of a national chain, unless the building the business is located in is listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places
  • South of M-46 - Will not be part of a national chain, unless the building the business is located in is listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places or located in a township with a population less than 6,000 and located 3 or more miles driving distance from a city boundary of 50,000 or more
  • Upper Peninsula - All lodging establishments may participate
  • Lower Peninsula - Will not be part of a national chain, unless the building the business is located in is listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places

    Modern - Trailer, Camper, and Tent Camping

    • Facility must be licensed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
    • 25 or more campsites available for overnight use
    • Electric service must be available
    • Drinking water, showers, and flush toilets available
    • Telephone available to the public during all hours of operation
    • Sanitary service for trailers and campers must be present

    Rustic - Tent Camping Only

    • Facility must be licensed by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy
    • 25 or more camp sites available for overnight use
    • Drinking water and pit or flush toilets
  • Antiques
  • Crafts
  • Malls
  • Winery
  • Farm Markets
  • Theatre
  • Galleries
  • Memorials
  • Reservations
  • Museums
  • Tours
  • Buildings
  • Districts
  • Structures
  • Objects
  • Sites
  • The property must be listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  • An official Michigan Historical Marker must be in place
  • Proof of designation and marker placement are required

  • Resorts
  • Riding Stables
  • Camping
  • Golf
  • Sports Complexes
  • Speedway
  • Amusement Park

Hours Exceptions

Wineries / Distilleries Open for business a minimum of 30 hours per week and 5 days per week, of which one day must be either Saturday or Sunday, and for a minimum of 5 months.

Drive-In-Theater Open for business a minimum of 5 days per week, of which one day must be either Saturday or Sunday, opening at dusk.

Race Track / Speedway Open for business for a minimum of 10 race events per year.