Hell (Michigan) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
unincorporated community in Livingston County, Michigan, United States of America
About Hell (Michigan)
The area was first settled by Europeans in 1838 by George Reeves, who owned a mill and general store. No-one is quite sure how the community got its name; one theory is that a pair of German travellers, upon disembarking in the hilly area, amused the locals by proclaiming it to be "So schön und hell", meaningso bright and beautiful. Another is that the swampy area was a good breeding ground for mosquitoes, and the traders canoeing through the area had a few choice words for their attackers. The third, and most widely believed, is that when the local officials asked what his settlement should be called, Reeves (possibly having overheard those German visitors) replied, "I don't care, you can name it Hell if you want to." Evidently, the name stuck. One popular photograph depicts a wintertime
Top Attractions in Hell (Michigan)
Explore the best things to see and do in Hell (Michigan):
- ★Hell Canoe and Kayak Rental
- ★Pinckney State Recreation Area
- ★Run Thru Hell
- ★Terrorfied Forest & Manor
- ★Vista Cruise to Hell and Back
Where to Eat in Hell (Michigan)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Hell Hole Restaurant & Bar
- 🍴Screams Ice Cream Parlor
Where to Stay in Hell (Michigan)
- 🏨Bruin Lake Modern Campground
- 🏨Hell Creek Ranch and Campground
Hell (Michigan) Travel Guide Sections
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