Is Harbor Springs safe for solo female travelers?

Harbor Springs can be considered a safe destination for solo female travelers. The community is relatively small and friendly, with a low-crime rate. The locals are welcoming and helpful to all visitors. Public transportation is reliable and secure, and there are plenty of safe activities and places to enjoy both during the day and night. However, as with any location, it's recommended to keep an eye on personal belongings and to stay aware of your surroundings, particularly if venturing into less crowded or lit areas.

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I took a road trip to Michigan, not really having anything planned other than a couple destinations such as sleeping bear dunes, pictured rocks and mackinaw Island. I arrived in harbor springs where I met up with an old co-worker (they lived here) I was going to stay with them for that night to give me some time to prepare the rest of my stay. I drove to pictured rocks and did the full hike, I also camped out at pictured rocks so I stayed the night free there. The entire time I was hiking and staying in my tent I did not question my safety. Everyone I passed on the hike were extremely nice and helpful if I needed any reassurance that I was staying on the right path to finish the hike before dark. I stayed in Michigan for a week total. I spent two days at pictured rocks, than I drove to mackinaw island where you take a ferry to the island. This island is crazy cool there is no cars only bikes and horse wagons. I biked the whole island and swam in the chilly waters. The next day I drove to sleeping bear dunes where I played all day in the sands and hiked until you get to the big drop off down to the lake. Going down the sand dunes is fun going back up took about an hour because it’s solid said on a very steep incline. I found a public place to park near here and slept in my car. I never had any issues with safety and I would 100% do it all over again! I highly recommend traveling to Michigan and experiencing all these beautiful places !

Posted: December 8, 2023
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