A Spinning Michigan Landmark Shows Off UMich’s Playful Spirit
In the middle of the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, The Cube is the kind of landmark that makes people stop before they…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 16, 2026
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In 2026, This Midland Pasty Shop Retired Its Sandwiches To Focus On Handmade Michigan-Style Pasties
On North Saginaw Road in Midland, Michigan, Midland Pasty Company made the kind of move most restaurants would…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 16
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Hidden Stone Stories Wait Inside This Quiet Michigan Forest Shrine
Tucked deep in Michigan’s Thumb region, Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park holds one of the most remarkable open-air…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 16
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Get Your Hands Dirty At 11 Michigan Pottery Classes Made For Creative Escapes
A little clay on your hands can do wonders for a stale routine. Across Michigan, pottery studios and…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 16
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This Northern Michigan Breakfast Gem Is Made For A Morning Road Trip
Traverse City already has a reputation for cherries, wineries, and stunning Lake Michigan views, but tucked inside a…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 16
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This Michigan Blueberry Farm Celebrates Peak Season With Three Weekends of Summer Fun
A Michigan summer gets a whole lot sweeter when blueberry season takes center stage. Along James Street in…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 15
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This Riverbank Museum Center Feels Like Grand Rapids’ Own Time Machine
Sitting right along the Grand River in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Van Andel Museum…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 15
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Visitors From Across The Country Come For The Legendary Lasagna At This Michigan Restaurant
On Center Street in South Haven, Michigan, Maria’s Taste Of Italy has the kind of pull that turns…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 15
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Dusk Turns Ann Arbor’s Landscape Into A Playground Of Light And Motion
When the sun starts to drop behind the engineering buildings on the University of Michigan’s North Campus, something…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 15
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Dance Until Last Call At 11 Michigan Nightclubs Worth Losing Sleep Over
Michigan nights know how to build momentum once the lights go low. Across Detroit, Ann Arbor, Pontiac, Warren,…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 15
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Frequent Travelers Often Drive Right Past This Overlooked Michigan Town
Way up on Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula, Houghton is the kind of Upper Peninsula town that rewards anyone willing…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 15
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Your Best Homemade Meals May Start At These 11 Michigan Cooking Classes
A better home-cooked dinner does not always start with another kitchen gadget. Sometimes it starts with one really…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 15
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This Michigan Diner Makes A Ground Beef Taco That Deserves The Spotlight
Some of Michigan’s best taco stops do not need a flashy sign or a line wrapped around the…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 15
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A Giant Fabric Shop In Michigan Is Overflowing With Quilting Treasures
In downtown Tecumseh, Michigan, The Quilt Patch turns fabric shopping into the kind of outing that can swallow…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 14
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This Michigan Getaway Turns Outdoor Wandering Into A World-Class Art Moment
In Grand Rapids, Michigan, art and nature come together in a way that feels almost impossible to rush.…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 14
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These 10 Michigan Gyms Might Actually Make You Want to Work Out
The right gym can make a workout feel less like a chore and more like a choice you…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 14
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More Than 60 Years Later, This Michigan Spot Still Nails Detroit-Style Pizza
Some pizza places come and go, but Cloverleaf Bar and Restaurant on Gratiot Avenue in Eastpointe, Michigan has…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 14
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There Are 12 Things Michiganders Do That Outsiders Simply Cannot Process
Michigan is not just a state—it is a way of life that comes with its own rules, rituals,…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 14
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This Secluded Michigan Waterfall Feels Almost Too Beautiful To Be Real
Deep in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Bond Falls feels like the kind of place that makes people stop talking…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 14
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This Short Michigan Trail Ends At The Remains Of A 19th-Century Ghost Town
Tucked along the northern shore of Lake Huron in Presque Isle County, Besser Natural Area is one of…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 14
Michigan
A Michigan Comfort Food Favorite Still Serves Meals The Old-Fashioned Cafeteria Way
There are very few restaurants in Michigan that have been feeding families the same honest, home-cooked way for…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 14
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Michigan’s Biggest Game-Day Stage Still Knows How To Shake Ann Arbor
The Big House earns its nickname the moment the stadium opens up beneath your feet. Tucked into the…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 13
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A Cozy Michigan Victorian Home Hides Homemade Pie And Breakfast Worth Returning For
In Clare, Michigan, a beautifully preserved Victorian home turns breakfast and lunch into something that feels wonderfully personal.…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 13
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Summer Fun Stays Budget-Friendly At 15 Michigan Places Worth Visiting
You do not need a luxury budget to have a summer in Michigan that feels full. Across the…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 13
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This Classic Michigan Drive-In Still Delivers Pure Summer Magic Under The Stars
On West Chicago Road in Coldwater, Michigan, the Capri Drive-In Theater keeps one of summer’s best traditions glowing…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 13
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Forest Flow And Lake Views Make This Michigan Trail System A Rider Favorite
At the northern tip of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, the Melvin Family Hiking and Biking Trails give riders the…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 13
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This Michigan Kitchen Bakes Focaccia With Olive Oil Straight From The Chef’s Family Farm
On a quiet stretch of South Military Street in Dearborn, Michigan, Tiliani Italian Restaurant and Bar brings a…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 13
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Morning Gets Sweeter At 14 Michigan Donut Shops Worth The Early Stop
There is something wonderfully convincing about a Michigan morning that starts with a warm donut box and a…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 13
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This Glittering Michigan Icon Has Detroit Visitors Guessing What It Really Is
Standing tall on Griswold Street in downtown Detroit, the Guardian Building stops people cold the moment they spot…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 13
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Locals Keep Coming Back To These 14 Family-Owned Mexican Restaurants In Michigan
Some restaurants earn loyalty one meal at a time, and these Michigan Mexican spots have clearly done the…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 12