The Oddball Side of Michigan Is Hiding 14 Surprisingly Great Attractions
Michigan is famous for its Great Lakes and outdoor adventures, but the state has a whole other side that most people never get to see.…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 31, 2026
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Michigan is famous for its Great Lakes and outdoor adventures, but the state has a whole other side that most people never get to see.…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 31, 2026
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Tucked along Salling Avenue in the quiet town of Lewiston, Michigan, The Redwood Grille is the kind of…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 31
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Michigan doesn’t always get the credit it deserves when people talk about breathtaking scenery and jaw-dropping natural beauty.…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 31
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Tucked along Turner Road in Lansing, Michigan, Golden Harvest Restaurant is the kind of place that makes you…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 30
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Michigan is hiding some of the most movie-worthy small towns in the entire country, and honestly, it’s about…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 30
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Tucked inside a small plaza on Farmington Road in Farmington Hills, Michigan, House of Falafel has quietly earned…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 30
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Michigan is one of those states where the landscape feels like it was designed specifically for people who…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 30
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Tucked into the northwest corner of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, Torch Lake is the kind of place that makes…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 30
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Michigan has a long, proud tradition of no-frills diners that have been feeding locals for decades. From Detroit’s…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 30
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Tucked along North Blue Star Highway in South Haven, Michigan, Martha’s Vineyard Bed and Breakfast is the kind…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 30
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Michigan has no shortage of amazing places to eat, but when it comes to brunch, the state truly…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 29
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Tucked along Pirate Way in Petoskey, Michigan, Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf is the kind of place that makes…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 29
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Michigan has a surprisingly rich German heritage, and the food scene reflects that in the most delicious ways…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 29
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Michigan is packed with incredible spots that make everyone in the family smile — from little kids to…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 29
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Tucked into the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge is the kind of…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 29
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Michigan has a food scene that goes way beyond just pasties and cherry pie. From the gritty streets…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 29
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Tucked along a quiet street in the small town of Middleton, Michigan, the Middleton Diner is the kind…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 29
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If you’ve ever driven through Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, you already know the pasty is more than just food…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 28
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Tucked along the winding Huron River near Dexter, Michigan, Hudson Mills Metropark is the kind of place that…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 28
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Michigan is home to some of the most breathtaking lakes in the entire country, and you don’t have…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 28
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Tucked inside Bulldog Crossing in Big Rapids, Michigan, Nawal’s Mediterranean Grille is the kind of place that makes…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 28
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Tucked into downtown Monroe, Michigan, the Michigan Museum of Horror is unlike anything else you’ll find in the…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 28
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Most people pull into a gas station expecting nothing more than a bag of chips and a lukewarm…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 28
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Tucked along the main street of a small Michigan town, The DIO in Pinckney is not your average…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 28
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Michigan’s thrift scene is seriously underrated, and if you haven’t gone hunting through its vintage shops yet, you’re…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 27
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Tucked inside a strip mall on Alpine Ave in Comstock Park, Michigan, Babylon Kitchen is the kind of…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 27
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Michigan is packed with jaw-dropping scenery that can genuinely stop you in your tracks. From towering sand dunes…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 27
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Tucked into a busy shopping corridor on East Sternberg Road, Asian Buffet & Grill in Muskegon, Michigan, is…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 27
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Every day, thousands of drivers roll past a quiet stretch of Van Dyke Avenue in Shelby Township without…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 27
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Michigan has a serious pie problem — and honestly, nobody wants it solved. From the cherry orchards of…
By Kathleen Ferris · May 27