Michigan Has 9 Grocery Stores That Feel More Like Community Landmarks
Some grocery stores are just places you grab milk and leave. But in Michigan, a handful of them have become something much bigger — beloved…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 11, 2026
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Tucked Away In Michigan, This Healing Salt Cave Is Pure Relaxation
Somewhere along the quiet streets of Berrien Springs, Michigan, there is a small building that smells faintly of…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 11
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These 9 Michigan Art Fairs Are the Kind You Stumble Into and Never Forget
Michigan has a way of turning a casual weekend drive into something you talk about for years. Scattered…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 11
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A Three-Generation Greek Restaurant In Detroit Is One Of Michigan’s Tastiest Landmarks
Tucked into the heart of Detroit’s Greektown neighborhood, Golden Fleece has been serving up bold, homemade Greek food…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 11
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The 13 Michigan Steakhouses Where Father’s Day Still Feels Like an Occasion
Father’s Day only comes once a year, and Dad deserves more than a backyard burger and a paper…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 11
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Michigan’s Beloved Dutch Bakery Is A Sweet Stop Worth Every Mile
Tucked along a quiet stretch of 30th Street in Grandville, Michigan, Steenstra’s Royal Dutch Bakery has been quietly…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 11
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These 13 Michigan Summer Trips Prove A Good Day Out Doesn’t Need A Big Budget
Michigan summers hit different — and the best part? You don’t need to empty your wallet to have…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 10
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This Michigan Island’s June Lilac Festival Feels Like Winter’s Official Goodbye
Every June, Mackinac Island transforms into something straight out of a dream — purple blooms covering nearly every…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 10
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A Lakeside Feast Awaits At These 14 Michigan Seafood Favorites
Michigan is surrounded by the Great Lakes, which means fresh seafood is practically a way of life here.…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 10
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The Baklava At This Michigan Spot Brings A Taste Of Istanbul To The Midwest
Tucked inside a suite on Mason Street in Dearborn, Michigan, Galata Sweets is doing something most coffee shops…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 10
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These 14 Small Michigan Beach Towns Deliver Big Relaxation Without The Noise
Michigan’s coastline stretches for nearly 3,300 miles, giving the state more freshwater shoreline than almost anywhere else in…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 10
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This Michigan Restaurant Serves A Pasty That Tastes Straight Out Of England
Tucked along US-41 in Marquette, Michigan, Lawry’s Pasty Shop has been turning out one of the Upper Peninsula’s…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 10
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Michigan’s Crispiest Lake Perch Might Be Hiding At These 15 Carryout Windows
Michigan and lake perch go together like summer and sunsets on the Great Lakes. Whether you grew up…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 10
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This Beautiful Michigan Garden Deserves Way More Attention Than It Gets
Tucked along Range Line Road in Niles, Michigan, Fernwood Botanical Garden sits quietly beside the St. Joseph River…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 10
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Summer Starts Loud With These 13 Michigan Events and Festivals
Michigan summers don’t ease in quietly — they explode with color, music, food, and community pride. From the…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 9
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Antique Lovers Should Put This Little-Known Michigan Town On Their List
Tucked away in Ingham County, Mason, Michigan is the kind of town that antique lovers dream about finding.…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 9
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Michigan Campers Swear These 16 Spots Are Worth It In Every Season
Michigan is home to some of the most incredible camping destinations in the entire country, and locals know…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 9
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This Celebrity-Owned Michigan Spot Might Serve The Best Spaghetti In The State
There is a spot on Woodward Avenue in Detroit where people line up in an alleyway just to…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 9
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Step Back In Time At These 15 Michigan Diners With Serious 1960s Charm
Michigan has a special gift for preserving the past, and nowhere is that more obvious than at its…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 9
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A Michigan Restaurant With Serious Local Legend Status Is Waiting to Be Discovered
Tucked along Schaefer Road in Dearborn, Aldaar Restaurant has quietly built a reputation that spreads mostly by word…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 9
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Father’s Day Feels Better Beside the Water at These 13 Michigan Spots
Michigan is packed with rivers, lakes, and waterways that seem made for days when you want to slow…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 9
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The Incredible Michigan Tradition That Locals Know and Visitors Never Forget
Tucked into a quiet corner of Detroit’s east side, Cadieux Cafe is one of those places that feels…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 9
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Backseat Complaints Might Disappear At 8 Michigan Spots Built For Family Fun
Road trips with kids can feel like a countdown to chaos, but Michigan has a secret weapon: destinations…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 8
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This Hidden Gem Michigan Diner Serves the Kind of Breakfast People Talk About
Tucked along M-36 in the small town of Pinckney, Michigan, Mimi’s Diner is the kind of place locals…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 8
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Nature Went Completely Off-Script At These 7 Stunning Michigan Spots
Michigan has a way of surprising even the people who grew up here. From crystal-clear springs that bubble…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 8
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This Massive Michigan Discount Store Is Packed With Bargains Around Every Corner
Tucked along 28th Street SW in Wyoming, Michigan, B2 Outlet Stores has quietly built a reputation as one…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 8
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Michigan Burgers Get Serious At 9 Joints Locals Keep Talking About
Michigan has a burger scene that deserves way more credit than it gets. From Detroit’s gritty neighborhood grills…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 8
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The Fried Cinnamon Roll at This Michigan Eatery Might Become Your New Obsession
Tucked into the heart of downtown Holland, Michigan, the Windmill Restaurant has been serving up hearty American breakfasts…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 8
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Peace Gets Easier To Find At These 11 Lakeside Michigan Getaways
Michigan has a way of slowing everything down, especially when there’s a lake involved. From the sandy shores…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 8
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This Charming Small-Town Ice Cream Shop Serves Scoops That Live Up to the Hype
Tucked along Michigan Avenue in the small town of Baldwin, Michigan, Jones’ Homemade Ice Cream Shoppe has been…
By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 8