Michigan

Southern Michigan has a food scene that quietly punches way above its weight. From cozy delis tucked into…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 21

Along the sparkling shores of Grand Traverse Bay, Traverse City stands out as one of Michigan’s most exciting…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 21

From lakeside tables to cozy farmhouse dining rooms, Michigan is full of restaurants that make the setting feel…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 20

Father’s Day deserves more than a gift card and a backyard cookout. Henderson Castle in Kalamazoo, Michigan, offers…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 20

Some of Michigan’s best finds aren’t sitting in shiny mall displays — they’re hiding inside secondhand shops, resale…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 20

Tucked along John R Street in Detroit’s Brush Park neighborhood, Bar Pigalle is the kind of place that…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 20

Michigan is full of surprises, and its small towns might be its best-kept secret. From lakeside villages with…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 20

Father’s Day brunch just got a serious upgrade in northern Michigan. Lavender Hill Farm in Boyne City is…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 20

Michigan’s shoreline towns are full of hidden gems — and some of the best ones happen to serve…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 20

Set inside a beautifully restored train depot in Ann Arbor, the Gandy Dancer is one of those places…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 20

Michigan is home to more than 11,000 inland lakes, and not all of them are hidden behind resort…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19

Inside one of Traverse City’s most storied old buildings, Sleder’s Family Tavern has been pouring cold beers and…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19

Michigan doesn’t have to work very hard to impress. From towering sand dunes and crystal-clear springs to dramatic…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19

If you are looking for a Father’s Day plan that goes beyond the usual restaurant reservation, the Edsel…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19

Michigan is surrounded by the Great Lakes, and tucked within those massive bodies of water are some of…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19

Just outside Traverse City on Lake Leelanau Drive, Farm Club is the kind of place that makes you…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19

Finding a gluten-free donut that actually tastes amazing used to feel like searching for a unicorn in Michigan.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19

Deep in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Oswald’s Bear Ranch is the kind of place you won’t find anywhere else…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 19

Michigan is full of surprises hiding in plain sight. Some of the state’s most memorable places don’t make…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 18

For one colorful weekend in June, ordinary pavement in Byron Center, Michigan becomes the canvas for something unforgettable.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 18

Across Michigan, some of the most memorable meals are waiting in the places with the most personality —…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 18

Sitting in the middle of Lake Superior, Isle Royale National Park is one of the most remote places…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 18

Michigan is packed with surprises, and some of the coolest ones are hiding inside its museums. From jaw-dropping…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 18

Father’s Day in Traverse City just got a whole lot tastier, and Cherry Republic on Front Street is…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 18

Michigan is packed with lakes, but only a handful of them actually make you feel like the rest…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 18

Tucked inside a quiet residential block on Detroit’s east side, the Heidelberg Project is unlike anything you’ve probably…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 18

Some restaurants earn their reputation one plate at a time, building loyal followings that no amount of advertising…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 17

Somewhere in Portage, Michigan, there is a restaurant where your steak arrives raw and sizzling possibilities are entirely…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 17

Michigan in June is basically a treasure hunter’s dream come true. Farmers markets, flea markets, and trade centers…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 17