The Top 15 Historical Sites in Michigan!

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Schuler's Restaurant, Marshall, MI

A restaurant as a historical venue? Not that out of line, reports note, this Marshall restaurant's opening was back in 1909, and it's still running almost 110 years later. Home to not only a…

A restaurant as a historical venue? Not that out of line, reports note, this Marshall restaurant's…

The 9 Best Hardware Stores in Michigan!

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Marshall Hardware, LLC, Marshall, MI

A long-time mainstay in Marshall, Marshall Hardware boasts a wide variety of hardware store staples, and some material that's hard to find just about anywhere else. Check out Herman's for items like…

A long-time mainstay in Marshall, Marshall Hardware boasts a wide variety of hardware store…

The 8 Best Sporting Goods Stores in Michigan!

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Schupbach's Sporting Goods, Jackson, MI

Schupbach's Sporting Goods in Jackson focuses mainly on the hunter, but given how many hunters there are in Michigan, this is scarcely bad news. Offering not only its services as a Federal Firearms…

Schupbach's Sporting Goods in Jackson focuses mainly on the hunter, but given how many hunters…

10 Best Record Stores in Michigan

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CK Barrymore's, Jackson, MI

Head on up to Jackson if you want to check out CK Barrymore's, which is also the home of Crazy Bob's poster design, and also plenty of memorabilia surrounding the Goose Lake Music Festival. Aside…

Head on up to Jackson if you want to check out CK Barrymore's, which is also the home of Crazy…

8 Best Chocolate Shops in Michigan

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Gilbert Chocolates, Jackson, MI

One of the sweetest parts of a trip to Jackson is a stop at Gilbert's Chocolates. A Chocolate of the Month Club can start you down the path, and when you get a handle on what you like, buy it…

One of the sweetest parts of a trip to Jackson is a stop at Gilbert's Chocolates. A Chocolate of…

The 7 Best Escape Rooms in Michigan!

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EpIQ Escapes, Jackson, MI

Jackson's EpIQ Escapes offers four different experiences, including two that are “private experiences” that are commonly limited to one booking per game. Face a unique 1999 party in…

Jackson's EpIQ Escapes offers four different experiences, including two that are “private…

The 9 Best Places for BIG Food in Michigan!

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The Parlour, Jackson, MI

Jackson's the Parlour is a great place to go when you're craving dessert. As the name suggests, it's a parlour of the ice cream variety, and as such, contains 40 different flavors, all made in…

Jackson's the Parlour is a great place to go when you're craving dessert. As the name suggests,…

The 8 Best Craft Stores in Michigan!

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Beads to Live By, Jackson, MI

Bead looms! Bead kits! Beading trays! All of these and more are waiting for you at Jackson's Beads to Live By, a store that focuses, not surprisingly, on beads. With a complete lineup of beads and…

Bead looms! Bead kits! Beading trays! All of these and more are waiting for you at Jackson's Beads…

The 8 Best Bakeries in Michigan!

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Hinkley Bakery, Jackson, MI

Going to Jackson, Michigan, any time soon? Stop in at Hinkley Bakery, which landed the top spot in MLive's Michigan's Best Donut competition. The bakery dates back to an indeterminate time, but it's…

Going to Jackson, Michigan, any time soon? Stop in at Hinkley Bakery, which landed the top spot in…

The 8 Best Places for Desserts in Michigan!

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Babalu, Southern Cuisine with Latin Fair, Jackson, MI

Taking the tapas concept to its logical conclusion, some of its desserts are small bites, well-suited for sharing. The dulce de leche cheesecake bites and the cayenne chocolate truffles are handily…

Taking the tapas concept to its logical conclusion, some of its desserts are small bites,…

CK Barrymore's, Jackson, MI

Featured in 10 Best Record Stores in Michigan

Head on up to Jackson if you want to check out CK Barrymore's, which is also the home of Crazy Bob's poster design, and also plenty of memorabilia surrounding the Goose Lake Music Festival. Aside… Read More

Captain Luey's Calabash Seafood, Battle Creek, MI

Featured in The 7 Best Places for Crab in Michigan!

Captain Luey's Calabash Seafood boasts a nice range of crab options. First, an entire portion of its menu is “Lobster & Crab,” which makes it a good bet to find crab herein. Snow… Read More

Clara's On the River, Battle Creek, MI

Featured in The 13 Best Restaurants in Michigan!

In Battle Creek, Clara's on the River is known not only for its food, but also its history. Built inside the former Michigan Central Railroad Depot, Clara's maintains a connection with the railroad,… Read More

Capri Drive-In Theater, Coldwater, MI

Featured in The 8 Best First Date Locations in Michigan!

It doesn't get much more classic than a drive-in movie. This old-time favorite will bring a wave of nostalgia and provide the perfect setting for you and your date to kick back and enjoy a good film.… Read More

Gilbert Chocolates, Jackson, MI

Featured in 8 Best Chocolate Shops in Michigan

One of the sweetest parts of a trip to Jackson is a stop at Gilbert's Chocolates. A Chocolate of the Month Club can start you down the path, and when you get a handle on what you like, buy it… Read More

Hog Creek Antique Mall, Allen, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Antique Stores in Michigan!

Allen, Michigan, is sometimes called the “Antique Capital of the World,” and given how many antique stores there are in Allen, that's not a surprise. Hog Creek Antique Mall, however, may… Read More

Fort Custer State Recreation Area, Augusta, MI

Featured in The 10 Best State Parks in Michigan!

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… Read More

Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, MI

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

For the racing fans, it's important to check out the Michigan International Speedway, which hosts several NASCAR events in the summer. Catch the Spring Cup Series in June and August at NASCAR's… Read More

EpIQ Escapes, Jackson, MI

Featured in The 7 Best Escape Rooms in Michigan!

Jackson's EpIQ Escapes offers four different experiences, including two that are “private experiences” that are commonly limited to one booking per game. Face a unique 1999 party in… Read More

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