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This Upper Peninsula Fair Has Carnival Rides, Baby Animals, and One of Michigan’s Biggest Summer Traditions
The first surprise is how quickly a fair can turn into a full Upper…
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This Small-Town Ice Cream Shop Has Built a Big Reputation With Homemade Flavors and Huge Portions
The first surprise is not that people line up for ice cream…
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This Michigan Market Blends Fresh Produce and Vintage Finds – All in One Easy Stop
Some markets ask you to choose a lane: tomatoes or treasures, sweet corn…
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This Hidden Michigan Wine Bar Serves Global Wines, Cozy Vibes, and a Happy Hour Locals Love
A certain downtown Utica spot has figured out how to make a simple evening…
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This Michigan Campground Has a Trail to Lake Michigan, River Kayaking, and Hot Showers
The first surprise is how quickly a simple campsite can turn into a full…
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This Traverse City Favorite Is Known for Street Tacos, Pork Tamales, and a Burrito Called “Big Daddy”
The first clue that this casual Traverse City stop has serious pull…
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This Tiny Canton Spot Is Famous for Rich Tonkotsu Ramen, Crispy Katsu, and Fresh Sushi
A tiny dining room in Canton Township has a way of making dinner feel…
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This 1904 Detroit Aquarium Is Free to Visit – and Has a Stunning Green Glass Ceiling
A century-old aquarium on a Detroit island sounds like the kind of place…
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This Michigan Strip Mall Spot Is Famous for Crab Rangoon, Orange Chicken, and Huge Portions
A humble strip mall storefront can tell you a lot before the first carton…
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This Northern Michigan Trail System Has 30+ Miles of Forest Paths, Rolling Hills, and Lake Views
Some trails make you work for the good parts, but this one starts teasing you almost immediately with shaded curves…
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This St. Ignace Favorite Serves Crispy Whitefish Bites Just Steps from Lake Huron
The first clue that this St. Ignace favorite takes whitefish seriously…
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This Mackinac Island Restaurant Serves Lake Whitefish with Sunset Views Over the Straits
The first thing that grabbed me was not the menu, but the way…
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This Michigan Lavender Farm Serves Lavender Ice Cream with Stunning Peninsula Views
A tiny roadside sign for lavender ice cream is not supposed to rearrange…
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This Stylish Michigan Spot Is Known for Sizzling Bibimbap, Crispy Tangsu-Yuk, and Rich Black Bean Noodles
Some restaurants announce themselves with neon sparkle, but this one hooks…
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This Towering White Cross Overlooks Lake Michigan – and Marks a 1600s Explorer’s Final Journey
A stark white cross rises above the lakeshore south of Ludington, and…
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This Small-Town Michigan Tavern Is Famous for Olive Burgers, Fried Bluegill, and Crispy Tater Kegs
The first thing that hooked me was not a neon sign or a giant…
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This 92-Mile Michigan Trail Winds Through Forests, Small Towns, and Scenic Countryside
Michigan’s White Pine Trail stretches 92 miles from Grand Rapids to Cadillac…
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This Upper Peninsula Spot Near the Canadian Border Serves Gyros, Feta Fries, and Thick-Crust Pizza Locals Love
A plate can tell you a lot about a border town, especially when…
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This Upscale Michigan Bistro Serves Lobster Ravioli, Filet Mignon, and an Evening Worth Dressing Up For
A white tablecloth can make dinner feel serious, but this place keeps the mood…
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This Free Detroit Garden Was Designed by a World-Famous Landscape Architect – and Most People Miss It
On Belle Isle in Detroit, a 2.5-acre garden designed by a leading landscape architect offers a changing display of native…
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