Michigan

Roadside food stops get a lot more interesting when there is something worth browsing after the last bite.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 26

Mornings get a lot better when breakfast starts with a bagel worth going out of your way for.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 26

Big family adventures do not always require a flight or a long road trip. In Royal Oak, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 26

History feels a lot more interesting when the old buildings are still full of everyday life. In Traverse…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 25

Summer evenings feel a little more memorable when the beach becomes part of the town’s social life. In…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 25

Marquette’s skyline gets a lot more interesting when one massive curve rises above the trees. From a scenic…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 25

Cozy fall style does not have to come with a big seasonal shopping bill. Around Michigan, the right…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 25

Good wings make an impression fast, especially when the crispiness, sauce, and sides all pull their weight. In…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 25

Color can completely change the mood of a Michigan weekend. Across the state, flower-filled gardens, bold public art,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 25

Lunch feels a lot more satisfying when the food has some personality behind it. Across Michigan, sandwich counters,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 25

Hikes feel a lot more exciting when the trail comes with feathers, tracks, movement, and a few unexpected…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 25

Old buildings feel a lot more interesting when their second act is completely different from the first. In…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 25

Some restaurants fill you up fast, but Ohana Sushi and Bar in Lansing turns dinner into a longer,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 25

Dinner feels more memorable when the restaurant still treats the whole evening like an occasion. In Detroit, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 24

Quiet getaways can make a bigger impression than places that rely on noise and flash. In Oscoda Township,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 24

Creative energy hits differently when you can shape, cut, paint, carve, stitch, or build something with your own…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 24

Dinner feels a lot more fun when margaritas, messy seafood, and lake views all show up at the…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 24

Literary history feels a lot more vivid when you can stand in the landscape that helped shape it.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 24

Fall days feel even better when the scenery is big and the price tag stays small. Across Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 24

Fish and chips feel a lot more convincing when the seafood counter is only a few steps away.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 24

Lighthouses usually stand out because of where they sit, but this Detroit landmark gets attention before the water…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 24

Small-town weekends feel better when the streets are walkable, the views are easy to find, and there is…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 24

Prime rib has a way of making dinner feel like the main event before the first slice even…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 24

Weekend escapes feel a lot easier when the destination already has everything within reach. Across Michigan, charming villages…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 23

Morning routines feel a lot more tempting when coffee comes with a soft Japanese cheesecake waiting nearby. In…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 23

Neighborhood bakeries feel more special when tradition and fresh ideas share the same display case. In Detroit, Michigan,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 23

Big outdoor escapes do not always require driving all the way to the Lake Michigan shore. In Walker,…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 23

Beach walks feel a lot more exciting when the shoreline might be hiding a piece of ancient Michigan…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 23

Northern Michigan road trips feel even better when one bakery stop starts becoming part of the routine. In…

By Kathleen Ferris · Sep 23