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 Candy Shops in Michigan!

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Gilbert Chocolates, Jackson, MI

Another shop focused on “Made in Michigan,” Gilbert Chocolates has been making chocolates in Jackson for the last 110 years, reports note. With custom assortments of truffles, gift…

Another shop focused on “Made in Michigan,” Gilbert Chocolates has been making…

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 10 Best Libraries in Michigan!

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Jackson District Library, Jackson, MI

It's hard to pass up a Carnegie library for inclusion on a “best” list, and Jackson District Library in Jackson makes it easier to go with it by dint of still being a library. Featuring a…

It's hard to pass up a Carnegie library for inclusion on a “best” list, and Jackson…

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 8 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 9 Best Hair Salons in Michigan!

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FiveOneSeven Salon, Jackson, MI

Jackson's FiveOneSeven Salon, named for its area code, offers up an excellent range of services, and even encourages experimentation to a degree. A program called “New2You Mondays” offers…

Jackson's FiveOneSeven Salon, named for its area code, offers up an excellent range of services,…

Michigan's 10 Most Delicious Bakeries

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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,…

McGonigle's Pub and Grill, Battle Creek, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Pubs in Michigan!

Battle Creek's McGonigle's offers an excellent slate of options for those looking for a drink or a simple bite to eat. Focused on a variety of comfort foods like meatloaf or liver and onions, it's a… 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

Schuler's Restaurant, Marshall, MI

Featured in The Top 15 Historical Sites in Michigan!

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… Read More

Marshall Hardware, LLC, Marshall, MI

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Clara's On the River, Battle Creek, MI

Featured in The 15 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

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

Just B Yoga, Lansing, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Yoga Studios in Michigan!

Lansing's Just B Yoga is a unique proposition even among the uniqueness that is yoga. It's the first-ever donation-only full-time yoga studio in Michigan. Offering a variety of classes, along with… Read More

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