Michigan

Clarkston has a barbecue spot that catches you off guard in the best possible way. Union Woodshop sits…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 12

Few Upper Peninsula landmarks look as dramatic from a distance as Copper Peak. Near Ironwood, Michigan, this massive…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 12

An Italian sub becomes a serious Michigan event when the bread can barely keep up with what is…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 12

A good treasure hunt should feel exciting, not exhausting. In Livonia, Michigan, Town Peddler Craft and Antique Mall…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 12

Dead River Falls sounds like the setting for a ghost story, but the real scene is all rushing…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 12

Comfort food hits harder when every plate feels generous, seasoned, and personal. Across Michigan, these soul food spots…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 12

Ordinary afternoons get a lot more interesting when the trail can lead from forest shade to open prairie…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 12

Bakery reputations usually grow one good morning stop at a time. On Fulton Street in Grand Rapids, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 12

On a stretch of US-23 where Lake Huron road trips can blur into one another, Dinosaur Gardens snaps…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 11

A good lasagna has a way of making every other dinner plan feel less serious. Across Michigan, these…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 11

Ann Arbor hides a slice of Michigan history in plain sight, and it is far more vivid than…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 11

The best old-school cafés do not just serve the morning crowd; they help define it. In Jackson, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 11

Beach days in Michigan can feel surprisingly close to a seaside escape. Across the state, clear water, soft…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 11

In Leland’s weathered Fishtown, Carlson’s Fishery delivers the kind of coastal Michigan experience that still looks and works…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 11

A museum can make its first impression before you see a single piece of art. In downtown Grand…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 11

There are burger spots that get hyped for a season, and then there are places that settle into…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 11

August has a way of racing through Michigan before the best plans even make it onto the calendar.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 10

Detroit has plenty of food landmarks, but few are as instantly recognizable as a plate set down at…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 10

Some roadside food stops are convenient, and some completely hijack your plans. Sweetwater’s Donut Mill in Battle Creek…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 10

A quiet beach day feels a lot more valuable when summer crowds start taking over the usual shoreline…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 10

Lansing has a mansion that changes your sense of the city before you even reach the front door.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 10

A satisfying meal feels even better when the check does not ruin the mood. Across Michigan, plenty of…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 10

Calumet knows how to turn a humble hand pie into a full Copper Country celebration. Happening August 14…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 10

River days do not have to be intense to feel memorable. In Sterling, Michigan, White’s Canoe Livery &…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 10

The best lake-country restaurants do not make you choose between a good meal and a view worth remembering.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 9

Rockhounding in Michigan feels a lot more exciting when every shoreline walk might turn up something unexpected. Across…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 9

Some burger spots are built for lunch, some for nostalgia, and a rare few are built for whatever…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 9

Most Michigan hikes do not open with the kind of rock drama that makes you double-check what state…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 9

Ramen has a way of turning an ordinary dinner plan into something much more serious. Across Michigan, bowls…

By Kathleen Ferris · Aug 9