Michigan

Michigan knows how to turn an ordinary family day outside into a full-blown adventure. Across the state, kids…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 2

Some places feel like they belong at the end of a long gravel drive in another century. Along…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 2

Michigan in July is something special — the days are long, the skies are wide open, and the…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 1

On a quiet stretch of West Grand Boulevard in Detroit, Michigan, a modest blue-and-white house holds a sound…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 1

Michigan takes fried chicken seriously, and the proof is in the lines, the loyal regulars, and the sauce-stained…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 1

Flint has never been a city short on stories, and the Sloan Museum of Discovery knows exactly how…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 1

Michigan might not be the first place you think of when barbecue comes up, but the Great Lakes…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 1

Royal Oak has always had a knack for reinventing its spaces, but Bella Limone might be the most…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 1

Michigan is home to some of the most stunning beaches in the entire country, and you don’t need…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 1

Some buildings do more than occupy a block — they hold the weight of a city’s memory. In…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jul 1

For dogs who perk up at the word “walk,” Michigan is basically one giant playground. Across the state,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 30

Every July, Battle Creek, Michigan transforms into one of the most electrifying destinations in the Midwest, and the…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 30

Michigan pizza lovers, something tangy and totally unexpected has taken over the menu boards — dill pickle pizza…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 30

Set where the Betsie River spills into Lake Michigan, Frankfort has the kind of quiet charm that makes…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 30

Some of Michigan’s best meals are hiding in places you might never think to look. Across the state,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 30

Inside a converted church on North Center Street in Northville, Michigan, there’s a little shop that instantly catches…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 30

Michigan summers hit different in July, and the calendar fills up almost overnight. From lakeside towns to urban…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 30

The countdown to blueberry season is almost over, and few places in Michigan make it feel more worth…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 30

Before Michigan was known for highways, cities, and shoreline getaways, its rivers were already shaping the story. Flowing…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 29

Some places do not need flashy signs or big-city hype to become legends. Along Cadillac Drive in Lake,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 29

Kalamazoo has a way of catching food lovers off guard in the best possible way. Set between Detroit…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 29

Some of Michigan’s best outdoor spots are not the loudest or most crowded — they are the ones…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 29

Some of Michigan’s best family adventures come with muddy shoes, animal sounds, and plenty of room to roam.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 29

Some restaurants chase the spotlight. Pixie Restaurant simply kept flipping burgers, pouring coffee, and letting the jukebox play.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 29

Michigan is full of surprises, and sometimes the best ones are tucked away in towns you might drive…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 29

On Bay City’s historic Center Avenue, Crazy Quarters Arcade brings back the simple thrill of dropping a coin…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 29

You do not have to travel far in Michigan to find a place bursting with color, calm, and…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 28

Some restaurants feel less like places to eat and more like family traditions that happen to serve dinner.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 28

Michigan’s bakery scene has been quietly perfecting the art of the croissant, and pastry lovers are starting to…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 28