Your Wallet Will Barely Notice These 12 Unforgettable Michigan Road Trips
Some road trips feel like they should cost more than they do, and Michigan is unusually good at them. Across the state, you can chase…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 17, 2026
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This Michigan Bakery Began In 1977 With A Blizzard And A Julia Child Recipe
Great bakeries usually have more behind them than a single standout pastry. In downtown Kalamazoo, Michigan, Sarkozy Bakery…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 17
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This Unassuming Michigan Bakery Serves Donuts Worth Crossing The State For
Flashy flavors are not required when a donut shop gets the classics right. In Redford Township, Michigan, Donutown…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 16
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Summer Cookouts Start At 11 Michigan Meat Markets Locals Swear By
Great cookouts usually begin before the first flame ever hits the grill. Across Michigan, local meat markets help…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 16
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A Perfect Michigan City Break Begins With Everything Detroit Has To Offer
Detroit does not need much time to make a strong impression. This Michigan city brings together music history,…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 16
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Visit the Hidden-Gem Michigan Town Just Minutes From Hartwick Pines State Park
Pine trees, river water, and small-town ease give Grayling a kind of outdoor rhythm that is hard to…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 16
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This Low-Key Michigan Spot Serves BBQ Ribs Locals Cannot Stop Talking About
Great barbecue does not need a flashy room when the smoke is doing the talking. In Ann Arbor,…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 16
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Lakefront Peace Is Waiting At 15 Michigan Cabins Made For Unplugging
Quiet feels different when there is a lake just steps away. Across Michigan, these cabin stays make it…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 16
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Fried Fish Turns Into A Beloved Fall Ritual At This Michigan Diner
Cooler days in Ann Arbor make comfort food sound even better, and Northside Grill already has the kind…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 16
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Locals Keep Returning To These 11 Michigan Spots For Incredible Vegan Sweets
Vegan dessert in Michigan has moved far beyond the “good enough” category. Across the state, bakeries, ice cream…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 16
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This Quirky Michigan Eatery Gives Diners Plenty Of Reasons To Return
Dinner feels more like an escape when the room gives you something new to notice in every direction.…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 16
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Michigan Is Home to a Forgotten Ghost Town With a Haunting Atmosphere
Forgotten places feel especially haunting when almost everything that once made them busy has slipped away. In northern…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 16
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Warm Welcomes Keep Locals Returning To 11 Family-Owned Michigan Cafés
Coffee tastes better when the place behind it feels personal. Across Michigan, family-owned cafés are making everyday routines…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 15
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A Peaceful Michigan Cove Draws Locals Away From The Main Beach Crowds
Lake Michigan beach days do not have to come with packed sand and crowded parking lots. Near Northport,…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 15
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This Old-School Michigan Restaurant Serves Coney Dogs Worth Remembering
Simple food has to be done well when there is nowhere for it to hide. In Farmington Hills,…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 15
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Michigan’s Old-World Charm Comes Alive Inside This Enchanting Restaurant
Old-world charm feels a lot more memorable when it surrounds the whole meal. In Frankenmuth, Michigan, Bavarian Inn…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 15
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Lansing’s Hidden History Gem Brings Michigan’s Fascinating Past To Life
Michigan’s past is not just tucked away in textbooks here. It shows up in glaciers, copper mines, Indigenous…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 15
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Put These 11 Michigan Mountain Towns On Your Summer Road Trip Map
Michigan road trips get even more interesting when the landscape starts to rise. Across the state, hillier towns…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 15
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Locals Love The Old-Fashioned Pancakes At This Unassuming Michigan Diner
Breakfast does not have to be fancy to feel worth remembering. On East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, Michigan,…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 15
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A Little-Known Michigan Covered Bridge Stretches An Impressive 100 Feet
Covered bridges already feel rare in Michigan, but this one near Lowell carries extra presence. Fallasburg Covered Bridge…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 15
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Perfectly Seared Cuts Put 11 Lesser-Known Michigan Steakhouses On The Map
Steak dinners do not always need big-city noise to make a serious impression. Across Michigan, lesser-known steakhouses are…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 15
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A Cozy Michigan Fiber-Craft Retreat Awaits At This Ann Arbor Yarn Shop
Handmade things feel more meaningful when the place behind them invites people to slow down. In Ann Arbor’s…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 15
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Locals Say The Crab Cakes At This Under-The-Radar Michigan Restaurant Are Unforgettable
Crab cakes can be an easy menu promise and a much harder dish to make memorable. In downtown…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 14
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Adventure Is Always Close in 6 Small Michigan Towns Built for the Outdoors
Outdoor fun feels easier when it begins just steps from downtown. Across Michigan, the right small town can…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 14
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One Of Michigan’s Most Memorable Mac And Cheese Dishes Is Served Outside Detroit
Mac and cheese may be the headline dish, but the setting makes this Clarkston favorite even harder to…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 14
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This Michigan Bakery Has Been Selling Out Of Baked Goods For More Than A Century
Morning traditions feel sweeter when they come from a bakery that has been part of town for generations.…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 14
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Classic Cars And Rare Machines Fill These 13 Must-See Michigan Museums
Car history feels different in Michigan because so much of the story happened right here. Across the state,…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 14
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Every Plate At This Michigan Roadside Diner Comes With A Side Of Nostalgia
A good roadside diner can make a small town feel familiar before you have even finished your first…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 14
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Get Closer To The Animals Than Ever At This Lansing Family Favorite
The best zoo visits are not always the biggest ones. Sometimes the real magic comes from being close…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 14
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Church Halls And Local Pubs Serve 12 Michigan Fish Fries Worth Finding
Friday night feels different in Michigan when a fish fry is involved. Across church basements, veteran halls, neighborhood…
By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 14