Michigan

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

Some Michigan places feel like they were made to be discovered slowly, and Pleasant Hill Farm is one…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 28

Ann Arbor may be famous for Big Ten energy, indie bookstores, and locals with strong opinions about almost…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 28

Some small shops have a way of making you feel welcome before you have even finished looking around.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 28

The best summer spots in Michigan are not always the ones with full parking lots and crowded stretches…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 28

For anyone who loves fabric, color, texture, and the thrill of finding exactly the right material, Haberman Fabrics…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 28

Not every unforgettable place in Michigan comes with crowds, gift shops, or a spot on every travel brochure.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 27

Chelsea, Michigan may be small, but it has a way of winning people over fast. Located about 15…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 27

You don’t always need a white-tablecloth steakhouse to find a meal worth remembering in Michigan. Sometimes, the most…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 27

Some bakeries are more than places to grab dessert — they feel like part of the city’s rhythm.…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 27

Michigan is packed with incredible towns just waiting to be explored, and the best part is you do…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 27

Tucked into a quiet neighborhood in the small town of Kaleva, Michigan, there is a building that stops…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 27

There is something about pulling up to a small Amish farm stand that slows your whole day down…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 27

For decades, Michigan Central Station stood as one of Detroit’s most haunting images — a crumbling giant with…

By Kathleen Ferris · Jun 27