The 10 Best Camping Spots in Michigan!

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River Ridge Campground, INC., Breckenridge, MI

In Breckenridge, campers get access to an upscale experience. Naturally, it's got a slate of family activities going for it, but there's plenty more going on here. Its proximity to the river offers…

In Breckenridge, campers get access to an upscale experience. Naturally, it's got a slate of family…

The 9 Best Mom & Pop Restaurants in Michigan!

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J.J. Ruby's, Ithaca, MI

A major part of Ithaca's dining scene, J.J. Ruby's is home to fare that many visitors consider the peak of mom and pop fare, focused on both “delicious” and “simple.” It's not…

A major part of Ithaca's dining scene, J.J. Ruby's is home to fare that many visitors consider the…

The 10 Best Tattoo Parlors in Michigan!

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Intricate Décor, Mount Pleasant, MI

Mount Pleasant's Intricate Decor boasts the work of Jason Rhodes, a tattoo artist with a surprising penchant for the panoramic, and the cinematic. A dramatic approach to Star Wars' Cloud City on…

Mount Pleasant's Intricate Decor boasts the work of Jason Rhodes, a tattoo artist with a surprising…

The 10 Best Casinos in Michigan!

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Soaring Eagle, Mount Pleasant, MI

It is all but impossible to talk about casinos in Michigan without considering the Soaring Eagle, one of the first such entities in the Lower Peninsula in Mount Pleasant. Table games abound here, as…

It is all but impossible to talk about casinos in Michigan without considering the Soaring Eagle,…

The 15 Best Activities for College Students in Michigan!

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Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel, Mount Pleasant, MI

One of Mount Pleasant’s biggest attractions is also one of its most varied, the Soaring Eagle complex. Part waterpark, part hotel, part casino, those over 18—which is to say most college…

One of Mount Pleasant’s biggest attractions is also one of its most varied, the Soaring Eagle…

10 Best Thanksgiving Activities and Events in Michigan

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Ziibiwing Center, Mount Pleasant, MI

Michigan has a staggering Native American connection. So on Thanksgiving, a look at some of the culture of the Native Americans of Michigan via Mount Pleasant's Ziibiwing Center is an edifying…

Michigan has a staggering Native American connection. So on Thanksgiving, a look at some of the…

The 7 Best Skate Parks in Michigan!

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Island Park Skate Park, Mount Pleasant, MI

Mount Pleasant's Island Park Skate Park isn't perhaps so elaborate as some might like, but with a nice field of ramps and jumps to enjoy, it won't be a slouch. Plus, its location in Mount…

Mount Pleasant's Island Park Skate Park isn't perhaps so elaborate as some might like, but with a…

The 9 Best Steakhouse in Michigan!

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The Maple Grille, Hemlock, MI

The Maple Grille in Hemlock, between Alma and Saginaw the long side around, offers chicken eggs for sale. Yes, we know we're talking about a steakhouse. But we had to kick it off with a plug for the…

The Maple Grille in Hemlock, between Alma and Saginaw the long side around, offers chicken eggs for…

The 7 Best Bike Paths in Michigan!

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Pere Marquette Trail, Midland, MI

Not far from Midland, the Pere Marquette Trail is one of Michigan's best known biking alternatives. A 21-mile paved trail featuring maintenance by Midland County Parks and Recreation, bikers will be…

Not far from Midland, the Pere Marquette Trail is one of Michigan's best known biking alternatives.…

The 8 Best Bowling Alleys in Michigan!

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Valley Lanes Family Entertainment Center, Midland, MI

Heading for Midland? Then check out Valley Lanes Family Entertainment Center, a place that packs in plenty of thrills all in one locale. Try out the 26 lanes of bowling, backed up by three pool…

Heading for Midland? Then check out Valley Lanes Family Entertainment Center, a place that packs in…

Clare's Whitehouse restaurant has been in operation since 1935, which tells you a few things about this restaurant's overall quality. A place doesn't stay open for over 80 years without being great.… Read More

Rock Your Locks, Saginaw, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Hair Salons in Michigan!

Saginaw's Rock Your Locks comes with one immediate distinction in its favor—it was a recent winner of the Top 5 on 5 from WNEM in the mid-Michigan area. It was declared best salon in the… Read More

Soaring Eagle, Mount Pleasant, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Casinos in Michigan!

Downtown Bay City, Bay City, MI

Featured in The 15 Best Holiday Shopping Destinations in Michigan!

Winning awards from independent sources is a great way to measure the value of most anything, and when Bay City took the 1999 award for Great American Main Street from Main Street America and… Read More

CrossFit Steel Courage, Chesaning, MI

Featured in The 9 Best CrossFit Gyms in Michigan!

Head on out to Chesaning to get a look at CrossFit Steel Courage. Though the name sounds a bit overblown, the result goes for broad, generalized, but ultimately intense fitness training. With… Read More

Sapporo Ramen and Noodle Bar, East Lansing, MI

Featured in The 7 Best Spots for Noodles in Michigan!

It's been called “East Lansing's Best Ramen Bar,” and with a name like that, it's got quite a bit to live up to. Home to the Orochon Challenge—a double serving of Orochon but laden… Read More

Saginaw Children's Zoo, Saginaw, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Places for a Kid’s Birthday Party in Michigan!

The zoo in general has been known to be a fine birthday party spot for animal enthusiast children, but the Saginaw Children's Zoo in particular ratchets up the proceedings a bit with complete… Read More

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