The 10 Best State Parks in Michigan!

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Fort Custer State Recreation Area, Augusta, MI

Augusta's Fort Custer State Recreation Area didn't always serve as a state park. No, back in the days of World War II, it was actually a training ground. From those martial beginnings came a…

Augusta's Fort Custer State Recreation Area didn't always serve as a state park. No, back in the…

The 9 Most Delicious Food Trucks in Michigan!

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Gorilla Gourmet, Kalamazoo, MI

Said to be the only food truck operation in Kalamazoo—a claim some will readily debate—Gorilla Gourmet offers a slew of different food options covering a variety of regional options.…

Said to be the only food truck operation in Kalamazoo—a claim some will readily…

6 Best Spas in Michigan!

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Oasis Hot Tub Gardens, Kalamazoo, MI

If you're still in the Portage area, you've got an option for another exciting spa choice, and this one often unlike many others. Kalamazoo's Oasis Hot Tub Gardens has a particularly unusual bill of…

If you're still in the Portage area, you've got an option for another exciting spa choice, and this…

7 Best French Restaurants in Michigan!

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Henderson Castle, Kalamazoo, MI

The Henderson Castle Inn in Kalamazoo tops a lot of different lists. A high-end bed and breakfast with spa facilities, there's a lot to like here, but it's also the leading French restaurant…

The Henderson Castle Inn in Kalamazoo tops a lot of different lists. A high-end bed and breakfast…

The 8 Best Indian Restaurants in Michigan!

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Cumin Indian Cuisine, Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo's Cumin Indian Cuisine combines the warmth and familiarity of the neighborhood restaurant with the exotic nature of Indian food, and does so very well. Featuring a lunch buffet that opens…

Kalamazoo's Cumin Indian Cuisine combines the warmth and familiarity of the neighborhood restaurant…

7 Best Tea Shops in Michigan!

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Tudor House Tea & Spice, Paw Paw, MI

Off in the Kalamazoo Mall, home to a wide variety of shops and a slice of history as the nation's first outdoor pedestrian mall, is tucked Tudor House Tea & Spice. Tudor House takes a unique…

Off in the Kalamazoo Mall, home to a wide variety of shops and a slice of history as the nation's…

10 Best Arcades in Michigan!

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Pinball at the Zoo, Kalamazoo, MI

This is an arcade, but only an arcade of sorts. An annual event that's been going on for years—one I've had the privilege to personally attend three years running now—Pinball at the Zoo…

This is an arcade, but only an arcade of sorts. An annual event that's been going on for…

The 7 Best Skate Parks in Michigan!

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K-Zoo Skate Zoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo's semi-eponymous K-Zoo Skate Zoo is a bigger deal than most would think. While it's not as big as some, measuring in at 6,800 square-feet of indoor skate park and an outdoor street course…

Kalamazoo's semi-eponymous K-Zoo Skate Zoo is a bigger deal than most would think. While it's not…

The 10 Best Dog Kennels in Michigan!

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Derspinna Kennels, Kalamazoo, MI

While in Kalamazoo, you'll have a lot to do, but when you need a place for your pet to stay, consider Derspinna Kennels. Nature walks, golf cart rides, and a variety of grooming services from massage…

While in Kalamazoo, you'll have a lot to do, but when you need a place for your pet to stay,…

The Best Places for Gelato in Michigan!

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Amorino Gelato, Kalamazoo, MI

The first gelato shop in Kalamazoo, opened last year, Amorino Gelato is a groundbreaker just on the strength of that point. Amorino Gelato is actually part of a chain operation that, previously, was…

The first gelato shop in Kalamazoo, opened last year, Amorino Gelato is a groundbreaker just on the…

Oasis Hot Tub Gardens, Kalamazoo, MI

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Henderson Castle, Kalamazoo, MI

Featured in 7 Best French Restaurants in Michigan!

The Henderson Castle Inn in Kalamazoo tops a lot of different lists. A high-end bed and breakfast with spa facilities, there's a lot to like here, but it's also the leading French restaurant… Read More

Cumin Indian Cuisine, Kalamazoo, MI

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Air Zoo, Portage, MI

Featured in Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Michigan!

Voted the "Best Place to Take Out-of-Towners" and the "Best Place to Spend a Day With Your Family," according to its website, the Air Zoo is a truly unique experience. The site boasts that it is… Read More

The Bark Park, Portage, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Dog Parks in Michigan!

It's easily one of Michigan's more upscale dog parks. Found in Portage, the Bark Park boasts a four-acre fenced-in environment, complete with a special area for small and/or shy dogs. With a $5 cost… Read More

Tudor House Tea & Spice, Paw Paw, MI

Featured in 7 Best Tea Shops in Michigan!

Off in the Kalamazoo Mall, home to a wide variety of shops and a slice of history as the nation's first outdoor pedestrian mall, is tucked Tudor House Tea & Spice. Tudor House takes a unique… Read More

Pinball at the Zoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Featured in 10 Best Arcades in Michigan!

This is an arcade, but only an arcade of sorts. An annual event that's been going on for years—one I've had the privilege to personally attend three years running now—Pinball at the Zoo… Read More

Smoke 'N Fire, Battle Creek, MI

Featured in 10 Best BBQ Joints in Michigan!

Battle Creek's FireKeepers Casino boasts its own barbecue joint. Known as Smoke ‘N Fire, the restaurant is open not only for lunch and dinner, but also for breakfast, making it possible to eat… Read More

Leila Arboretum, Battle Creek, MI

Featured in 10 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Michigan!

Head to Battle Creek for a look at this wonder, as it boasts over 25,000 different plants to its credit. With seasonal joys like a lilac garden—speaking here as someone who has a lilac bush in… Read More

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