Michigan has over 20 casinos in the Lower Peninsula, most run by tribal councils. Lower Michigan casinos range from large resorts with lodging and several dining establishments to smaller gaming rooms with food carts. Gaming establishments in Michigan are exempt from Michigan's non-smoking law, making Michigan casinos one of the few places people can smoke indoors.
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort, run by the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe, offers over 4,400 slots, 70 table games, bingo, poker, keno, blackjack, roulette, craps and mini baccarat. The casino, which is in Mt. Pleasant in the central part of Michigan near Midland, hosts many different shows, featuring comedians, magicians and entertainers including rock, country, folk and dance artists. Dining options include the Firefly Buffet, the Siniikaung Steak & Chop House, the Water Lily Lounge, food carts, a coffee shop and a cafe. An attached hotel has 514 rooms and suites with fireplaces, Jacuzzis and patios or balconies. A pool and spa are available for hotel guests.
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
6800 E. Soaring Eagle Blvd.
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858
888-732-4537
soaringeaglecasino.com
Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge, run by the Grand Traverse Ottawa and Chippewa Tribes, has more than 450 slot machines, a bingo hall and table games including craps, roulette, three-card poker, blackjack and virtual table games. Leelanau Sands is in the Leelanau Peninsula in the northwestern part of Michigan near Traverse City. The lodge's 151 rooms are on the eastern part of the Leelanau Peninsula overlooking Grand Traverse Bay. Dining establishments include the Double Eagle, which offers casual dining and buffets; the Sand Dollar Bar with appetizers and burgers; and Big Dex's Pizzeria with pizza, subs and salads. Entertainment includes a nightclub and a showroom featuring national entertainers.
Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge
2521 NW Bay Shore Dr.
Peshawbestown, MI 49682
231-534-8100
casino2win.com
Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel is in Leelanau County in the northwestern part of Michigan between Kalkaska and Traverse City. Run by the Grand Traverse Ottawa and Chippewa Tribes, the casino offers 1,331 gaming machines and 141 table and poker games, including poker, blackjack, craps and roulette. The hotel has a ballroom, conference room and 137 guest rooms and suites. Restaurants include Season's Buffet, which offers American, Asian, Italian and Mexican dishes; Bourbons 72 which features bourbon sauces and glazes; and The Deli, which has pizzas and sandwiches. The Level 3 Lounge offers a mix of live music and disc jockeys.
Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel
7741 M-72 East
Williamsburg, MI 49690
800-922-2946
turtlecreekcasino.com
The MGM Grand Detroit Hotel and Casino is a non-tribal casino in downtown Detroit with 4,000 slot and video poker machines and over 90 table games, including baccarat, roulette, craps, blackjack and poker. Dining options include the buffet at Palette Dining Studio; Breeze Dining Court, which offers burgers, chicken, Italian and Asian cuisine; Bourbon Steak, a modern steakhouse; and Wolfgang Puck Grille, offering a brunch menu, in-room dining and a dinner menu. MGM Grand has a variety of lounges with live entertainment, and nationally known entertainers perform in the Grand Ballroom. The upscale hotel has 400 rooms, a spa and 30,000 feet of meeting space.
MGM Grand Detroit Casino
1777 Third St.
Detroit, MI 48226
877-888-2121
mgmgranddetroit.com
