The 9 Best Tanning Salons in Michigan!

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The Sun Shack, Jackson, MI

Considered one of the better options in tanning in Jackson, The Sun Shack is commonly recognized for excellent service and reasonable pricing. Throw in the range of options from sun to sunless…

Considered one of the better options in tanning in Jackson, The Sun Shack is commonly recognized…

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…

10 Best Art Classes in Michigan

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Jackson School of the Arts, Jackson, MI

Jackson's eponymous Jackson School of the Arts focuses on small class sizes to help ensure the best in individualized instruction. That's good news for newcomers who are just getting started, but…

Jackson's eponymous Jackson School of the Arts focuses on small class sizes to help ensure the best…

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…

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 10 Best St. Patrick's Day 2023 Parades and Events in Michigan!

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St. Patrick's Day at Grand River Brewery - Marshall, Marshall,MI

Head to Grand River Brewery on St. Patrick's Day for a celebration full of food, drinks, music, games, and raffle prizes! Get in the spirit with all things Irish at Marshall's favorite spot for craft…

Head to Grand River Brewery on St. Patrick's Day for a celebration full of food, drinks, music,…

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 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…

Gilbert Chocolates, Jackson, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Candy Shops in Michigan!

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… Read More

Jackson School of the Arts, Jackson, MI

Featured in 10 Best Art Classes in Michigan

Jackson's eponymous Jackson School of the Arts focuses on small class sizes to help ensure the best in individualized instruction. That's good news for newcomers who are just getting started, but… Read More

Umami Ramen, Battle Creek, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Spots for Noodles in Michigan!

Battle Creek's Umami Ramen was created by a native Thai named Peecoon Allen who moved to the United States later on. Joining in the cooking process from early girlhood, Allen developed a range of… Read More

Ichimi Sushi, Battle Creek, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Sushi Restaurants in Michigan!

Swing a little south to hit Battle Creek, and try your hand at Ichimi Sushi. Featuring complimentary edamame, from some reports, and the best five-word combination in sushi around “good sushi… Read More

Rice's Shoes, Battle Creek, MI

Featured in The 7 Best Shoe Stores in Michigan!

A major hometown shoe operation in Battle Creek, Rice's Shoes offers a wide array of shoes and boots in a classic hometown setting. Customers consider Rice's Shoes as a place well-staffed with… Read More

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

Slayton Arboretum, Hillsdale, MI

Featured in 10 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Michigan!

In Hillsdale, right next to the Hillsdale College campus, is the 14-acre Slayton Arboretum, an impressive combination of plant life, water features, and even a few stone structures, the arboretum has… 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

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

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