Michigan

Tucked along a quiet stretch of S Depot Street in the small town of Chase, Michigan, Chase Creek…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 19

Michigan is surrounded by freshwater on almost every side, and that means camping here hits different. Whether you’re…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 19

Tucked along the charming streets of downtown Ypsilanti, Michigan, Twisted Things Boutique is the kind of shop that…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 19

Michigan is full of energy — busy cities, packed festivals, winding roads, and endless lake breezes. Sometimes all…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 19

Tucked away on Belle Isle, a beautiful island park sitting in the Detroit River, is a place that…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 19

Michigan is packed with big-name chains and trendy spots, but the real magic happens in the small, family-owned…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 18

Tucked along a quiet country road in Shelby, Michigan, Cherry Point Farm and Market is the kind of…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 18

May in Michigan hits different — the weather is warming up, the crowds haven’t fully arrived yet, and…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 18

Tucked along the scenic Huron River Drive in Flat Rock, Michigan, Kate’s Kitchen is the kind of place…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 18

Michigan is one of the best-kept secrets in the rockhounding world, packed with beaches and shorelines where you…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 18

Tucked away on Military Street in Port Huron, Michigan, The Raven Café is the kind of place that…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 18

Michigan is one of those states where the food is just as impressive as the scenery, and nothing…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 18

Tucked away in St. Joseph, Michigan, Garden Ice Arena is turning heads and spinning wheels with one of…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 18

Tucked right off I-75 in Birch Run, Michigan, Tony’s I-75 Restaurant has been feeding hungry travelers and loyal…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 17

Michigan has a way of showing off in spring — wildflowers push through forest floors, waterfalls roar with…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 17

Tucked inside the small but spirited town of Hart, Michigan, a 24-foot steel giant stands tall at Hart…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 17

Michigan has always had a special relationship with the burger. Long before drive-throughs and dollar menus took over,…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 17

Michigan has a way of completely transforming itself when spring rolls around, and honestly, it never gets old.…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 16

Tucked along North Haggerty Road in Plymouth, Michigan, Cantoro’s Italian Market is one of those places that stops…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 16

Michigan has a deep and delicious connection to Polish culture, and nowhere is that more obvious than at…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 16

Tucked away in the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the Bush Bay Trail — better known as the…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 16

Michigan is packed with incredible thrift stores that make treasure hunting feel like a real adventure. Whether you…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 15

Tucked away in New Era, Michigan, Lewis Adventure Farm and Zoo is one of those rare places that…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 15

Most people think of tropical islands when they picture paradise beaches, but Michigan has been quietly keeping some…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 15

Tucked beneath an old hotel in the heart of Hamtramck, Polish Village Cafe is one of Michigan’s most…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 15

Hidden beneath the red-brick walls of a former psychiatric hospital in Traverse City, Michigan, Trattoria Stella is the…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 14

Michigan is home to some seriously incredible candy shops, and once you walk through their doors, willpower goes…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 14

Michigan is home to some of the most welcoming Amish and Mennonite communities in the Midwest, and lucky…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 14

Hidden along the shores of Lake Huron near Alpena, Michigan, Rockport State Recreation Area is one of the…

By Kathleen Ferris · May 14