Preserving Our Past: MI's Best Historical Societies

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Mary's City of David, Benton Harbor, MI

Billed as the third oldest Christian community in the United States, Mary's City of David not far from Benton Harbor represents not only a major attraction, but also its own historical society.…

Billed as the third oldest Christian community in the United States, Mary's City of David not far…

The 7 Best Diners in Michigan!

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Mason Jar Café, Benton Harbor, MI

While it does do the standard diner fare, the Mason Jar Café also takes some really noteworthy departures that might make this one a stop for any diner buff. French toast, for example, is in…

While it does do the standard diner fare, the Mason Jar Café also takes some really…

The Perfect Fourth of July in Michigan

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Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, St. Joseph, MI

When you're right across the lake from Chicago, you've got to put a little extra juice into your Fourth of July celebration, and St. Joseph understands this quite well. To that end, there's an…

When you're right across the lake from Chicago, you've got to put a little extra juice into your…

The 8 Best Thrift Stores in Michigan!

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6 Degrees Retail Store, Benton Harbor, MI

Benton Harbor's 6 Degrees Retail Store—built around the idea that everybody on Earth knows everyone else on Earth by a separation of six degrees—offers not only a “funky eclectic…

Benton Harbor's 6 Degrees Retail Store—built around the idea that everybody on Earth knows…

Best Educational Childrenâ€™s Activities in Michigan

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Curious Kids' Discovery Zone, St. Joseph, MI

No, it's not a revival of the 90s-era playhouse known as Discovery Zone. Rather, it's a kind of extremely hands-on museum of sorts in St. Joseph. An offshoot of the Curious Kids' Museum not far away,…

No, it's not a revival of the 90s-era playhouse known as Discovery Zone. Rather, it's a kind of…

10 Best Waterfront Restaurants in Michigan

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The Waterfront Restaurant, Coloma, MI

The Waterfront in Coloma is unique for one main reason: it's been open since the 1940s, reports note, and it's also the last surviving restaurant on Paw Paw Lake. Weekly specials, a Sunday brunch and…

The Waterfront in Coloma is unique for one main reason: it's been open since the 1940s, reports…

The 9 Best Mom & Pop Restaurants in Michigan!

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Lydia's Down Home Cooking, Bridgman, MI

Lydia's Down Home Cooking is one of Bridgman's leading attractions after the nuclear power plant, and the wide array of foods available explains, in part, why. Offering banana nut waffles, country…

Lydia's Down Home Cooking is one of Bridgman's leading attractions after the nuclear power plant,…

The 10 Best Wineries in Michigan!

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Round Barn Winery, Baroda, MI

The centerpiece for Baroda's Round Barn Winery has to be its titular feature, an Amish round barn that dates back to 1911 and was imported from Indiana, where it was reassembled on the site. It's not…

The centerpiece for Baroda's Round Barn Winery has to be its titular feature, an Amish round barn…

The 8 Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in Michigan!

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Sawyer Home & Garden Center, Sawyer, MI

Check out Sawyer for the Sawyer Home & Garden Center, a shop that will offer a lot more than implements and seed packets. While of course it will offer gardening products—and a good-sized…

Check out Sawyer for the Sawyer Home & Garden Center, a shop that will offer a lot more than…

The 9 Best Mountain Biking Trails in Michigan!

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Andrews University Trail, Berrien Springs, MI

Head out to Berrien Springs for a taste of the Andrews University trail, a comparatively new entry in the Michigan mountain biking scene. Featuring 11 miles of track geared toward the advanced rider,…

Head out to Berrien Springs for a taste of the Andrews University trail, a comparatively new entry…

Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra, St. Joseph, MI

Featured in The Perfect Fourth of July in Michigan

When you're right across the lake from Chicago, you've got to put a little extra juice into your Fourth of July celebration, and St. Joseph understands this quite well. To that end, there's an… Read More

Lydia's Down Home Cooking, Bridgman, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Mom & Pop Restaurants in Michigan!

Lydia's Down Home Cooking is one of Bridgman's leading attractions after the nuclear power plant, and the wide array of foods available explains, in part, why. Offering banana nut waffles, country… Read More

Mason Jar Café, Benton Harbor, MI

Featured in The 7 Best Diners in Michigan!

While it does do the standard diner fare, the Mason Jar Café also takes some really noteworthy departures that might make this one a stop for any diner buff. French toast, for example, is in… Read More

Sawyer Home & Garden Center, Sawyer, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in Michigan!

Check out Sawyer for the Sawyer Home & Garden Center, a shop that will offer a lot more than implements and seed packets. While of course it will offer gardening products—and a good-sized… Read More

Dowagiac Woods Nature Sanctuary, Dowagiac, MI

Featured in 15 Best Hiking Trails in Michigan!

Those looking for an easier time in Michigan's southern environs need only check out the Dowagiac Woods Nature Sanctuary. Those who think "easy" is just a synonym for "boring", however, need only… Read More

Maria's Taste of Italy, South Haven, MI

Featured in Best Pizza in Michigan: Our 9 Favorites!

It's not a surprise that South Haven has plenty of pizza options. When you're right on the lake like that, you kind of have to accommodate all those beach goers. The best—and winner of a… Read More

Niles Scream Park, Niles, MI

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

Sitting right on the Michigan-Indiana border is one of the best fall thrills you'll find in the country. Niles Scream Park is a high-quality haunted attraction offering "44 acres of blood-curdling… Read More

Klassic Arcade, Gobles, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Arcades in Michigan!

Out in Gobles, there's a surprising collection of small outbuildings almost in the middle of nowhere. In this collection of outbuildings is none other than Klassic Arcade, an arcade devoted to the… Read More

Hunter Ice Festival, Niles, MI

Featured in The 15 Best Festivals in Michigan!

A celebration of the Hunter Brothers Ice and Ice Cream Company, Niles' Hunter Ice Festival focuses on both sides of the picture. Not only is it a celebration of the ice Hunter Brothers used to haul… Read More

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