The Perfect Fourth of July in Michigan

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Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival, Battle Creek, MI

For a slice of serendipity, check out the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival, whose last day is July 4. This event offers an array of attractions for the entire week. The…

For a slice of serendipity, check out the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon…

Giving Back: Best Volunteer Opportunities in Michigan

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HandsOn Battle Creek, Battle Creek MI

HandsOn Battle Creek—located in Battle Creek—is something of a unique animal, in that it offers a host of different opportunities all in one location. It also boasts trackers for total…

HandsOn Battle Creek—located in Battle Creek—is something of a unique animal, in that…

Parental Peace of Mind: Michigan's Best After School Programs

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Before and After School Care, Battle Creek, MI

Battle Creek's Harper Creek school system recently started up an after school program, and has been running it for the last three years now at last report. Geared toward the kindergarten to fourth…

Battle Creek's Harper Creek school system recently started up an after school program, and has been…

The 9 Best Spots for Smoothies in Michigan!

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Epic Nutrition Smoothie Bar, Battle Creek, MI

Head to Battle Creek to check out the Epic Nutrition Smoothie Bar, which features smoothies and juices in a wide range of seasonal flavors. Check out the Tea Bomb, which comes in a variety of…

Head to Battle Creek to check out the Epic Nutrition Smoothie Bar, which features smoothies and…

The 7 Best Places for Margaritas in Michigan!

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La Cocina Mexicana, Battle Creek, MI

Battle Creek's La Cocina Mexicana has become renowned for its margaritas with the locals, and with good reason. Three basics start it off—lime, mango and strawberry—but carry on from…

Battle Creek's La Cocina Mexicana has become renowned for its margaritas with the locals, and with…

14 Amazing Family Attractions in Michigan

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Check out Binder Park Zoo

For zoos, you'll have plenty of choices, but in particular, consider Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek. It's not Michigan's biggest zoo, but it's got plenty of options for families to take in.…

For zoos, you'll have plenty of choices, but in particular, consider Binder Park Zoo in Battle…

Best Skate Shops in Michigan

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Go Skate, Battle Creek, MI

Battle Creek's Go Skate shop exists to fill a need in the area: A place to pick up skateboarding materials. It can ship these materials anywhere in the state for free, if the order's over $100, but…

Battle Creek's Go Skate shop exists to fill a need in the area: A place to pick up skateboarding…

The 9 Best Museums in Michigan!

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Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners, MI

Car buffs, you already know that Michigan is the focus of automotive history for the United States and much of the world as a whole. So you're not surprised to hear that the state is home to the…

Car buffs, you already know that Michigan is the focus of automotive history for the United States…

The 7 Best Shoe Stores in Michigan!

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Rice's Shoes, Battle Creek, MI

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…

A major hometown shoe operation in Battle Creek, Rice's Shoes offers a wide array of shoes and…

The 8 Best Pubs in Michigan!

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McGonigle's Pub and Grill, Battle Creek, MI

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…

Battle Creek's McGonigle's offers an excellent slate of options for those looking for a drink or a…

HandsOn Battle Creek, Battle Creek MI

Featured in The Best Volunteer Opportunities in Michigan!

HandsOn Battle Creek—located in Battle Creek—is something of a unique animal, in that it offers a host of different opportunities all in one location. It also boasts trackers for total… Read More

Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival, Battle Creek, MI

Featured in The Perfect Fourth of July in Michigan

For a slice of serendipity, check out the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival, whose last day is July 4. This event offers an array of attractions for the entire week. The… Read More

Down Dog Yoga Center, Kalamazoo, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Yoga Studios in Michigan!

Down Dog Yoga Center in Kalamazoo offers some excellent option for those interested in trying yoga or those who are already familiar. Newcomers get access to the First Visit Deal, which is two weeks… Read More

Rasa Ria, Kalamazoo, MI

Featured in The 7 Best Fusion Restaurants in Michigan!

Kalamazoo's Rasa Ria focuses on the Indonesian and Malaysian options, putting the two together bring out an array of dishes with full counter service. Boasting curries, satays and a full slate of… Read More

Kalamazoo Athletic Club, Kalamazoo, MI

Featured in 8 Best Spin Classes in Michigan

For those who like the thought of keeping their spin operations in a group, Kalamazoo Athletic Club in Kalamazoo will have just what you want in mind. Group Cycle classes take place twice a week, and… Read More

Pinball at the Zoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Featured in The 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

Cove Lakeside Bistro, Portage, MI

Featured in 10 Best Waterfront Restaurants in Michigan

On the shores of Portage's West Lake is a comparatively new addition to Michigan's waterfront dining scene: Cove Lakeside Bistro. It's got an incredibly wide-ranging slew of options for dining, with… Read More

Black Owl Café, Kalamazoo, MI

Featured in The 9 Coolest Coffee Shops in Michigan!

Rated Michigan's Best Coffee Shop in the 2015 MLive judging, Black Owl Café in Kalamazoo offers not only a killer aesthetic—once again, reclaimed wood makes an appearance, as does… Read More

Food Dance, Kalamazoo, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Places for Mac and Cheese in Michigan!

Kalamazoo's Food Dance is well known for its breakfasts, but it won't leave you hanging when the morning fades away and it's time for lunch. Food Dance has two versions of the dish: the Classic,… Read More

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