The 10 Best Science Centers in Michigan!

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Cranbrook Institute of Science, Bloomfield Hills, MI

When a location can bill itself as “Michigan's Museum of Natural History,” you know you've got something special on your hands. Bloomfield Hills' Cranbrook Institute of Science does just…

When a location can bill itself as “Michigan's Museum of Natural History,” you know…

10 Best Art Classes in Michigan

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Birmingham/Bloomfield Art Center, Birmingham, MI

Hit the Birmingham/Bloomfield Art Center for some unique options in art classes. Classes include ceramics from introductory to wheelthrowing and drawing from introductory to colored pastel. Not…

Hit the Birmingham/Bloomfield Art Center for some unique options in art classes. Classes include…

The 15 Best Holiday Shopping Destinations in Michigan!

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Somerset Collection, Troy, MI

It likely won't surprise anyone that some of the best shopping in Michigan is found around Detroit, enjoying not only the higher-end Detroit suburb traffic but also the Canadian crowd. Among these…

It likely won't surprise anyone that some of the best shopping in Michigan is found around Detroit,…

The 10 Best Spa Hotels in Michigan!

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The Townsend Hotel, Birmingham, MI

The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham gets a special nod, because it's a spa hotel that doesn't actually have a spa contained within it. See, the Townsend doesn't have a spa on premises, but rather, it…

The Townsend Hotel in Birmingham gets a special nod, because it's a spa hotel that doesn't actually…

The 8 Best Pet Boutiques in Michigan!

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Teacups & Toys, Birmingham, MI

Birmingham's Teacups & Toys focuses on doggy fashion in the grandest style. Whether it's alpaca sweaters or a “triple threat hand-smocked dress,” Teacups & Toys will supply the…

Birmingham's Teacups & Toys focuses on doggy fashion in the grandest style. Whether it's alpaca…

Birmingham's Eli Tea Bar can offer tea in a wide range of options. Not only can you come in for a fresh-brewed cup for drinking there, you can also pick up bulk tea to go. With over 70 different teas…

Birmingham's Eli Tea Bar can offer tea in a wide range of options. Not only can you come in for a…

The 8 Best Farmers Markets in Michigan!

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Birmingham Farmers Market, Birmingham, MI

Birmingham's farmers market has an advantage thanks in part to its location. Run from May to October, the Birmingham Farmers Market offers seasonal produce, as well as specifically organic produce. A…

Birmingham's farmers market has an advantage thanks in part to its location. Run from May to…

The 15 Best Restaurants in Michigan!

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Ocean Prime, Troy, MI

It's not surprising to think seafood when you think Michigan. With so many lakes we've got no shortage of fish to go around. One of the best seafood restaurants in the state can be found in Troy, not…

It's not surprising to think seafood when you think Michigan. With so many lakes we've got no…

8 Best Chocolate Shops in Michigan

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Birmingham Chocolate, Birmingham, MI

Birmingham Chocolate, much as the name suggests, is a big deal for chocolate in Birmingham. That's clear from the name, but it gets better when you look at what's actually there. Customization is a…

Birmingham Chocolate, much as the name suggests, is a big deal for chocolate in Birmingham. That's…

6 Best Vegan and Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurants in Michigan!

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Try It Raw, Birmingham, MI

Opened by two former sushi chefs, Birmingham's Try It Raw represents something of an unique development in vegetarian cuisine. It focuses, as the name implies, on raw foods, or foods made with a…

Opened by two former sushi chefs, Birmingham's Try It Raw represents something of an unique…

Alex Emilio Salon, Royal Oak, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Hair Salons in Michigan!

Royal Oak's Alex Emelio Salon took the second of Michigan's two slots in the Elle study, which makes it almost equally matched with SalonXL. With a staff that undergoes “continued… Read More

The Salty Dog, Madison Heights, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Neighborhood Bars in Michigan!

The Salty Dog in Madison Heights wins a special note here for two reasons. One, the bar is located entirely in a building that looks at least somewhat like the forward half of a ship that has beached… Read More

Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak, MI

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

One of Michigan's most popular family attractions, the Detroit Zoo draws more than 1.4 million visitors every year. With 125 acres of exhibits and more than 3,300 animals, it's difficult to see it… Read More

Birmingham/Bloomfield Art Center, Birmingham, MI

Featured in 10 Best Art Classes in Michigan

Hit the Birmingham/Bloomfield Art Center for some unique options in art classes. Classes include ceramics from introductory to wheelthrowing and drawing from introductory to colored pastel. Not… Read More

Paint Creek Trail, Rochester, MI

Featured in The 7 Best Bike Paths in Michigan!

Head on out near Rochester for a shot at the Paint Creek Trail, a trail whose origins go clear back to the 1800s. A former rail line, it's now an 8.5-mile paved trail that offers an incredible… Read More

Doc Sweets' Candy Company, Clawson, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Candy Shops in Michigan!

Head on up to Clawson for a candy shop experience so good it was actually featured on Food Network. Part of its 50 great candy shops in the United States listing, Doc Sweets' delivers a staggering… Read More

Modern Skate and Surf, Royal Oak, MI

Featured in The Best Skate Shops in Michigan!

Royal Oak's Modern Skate and Surf represents a complete skateboarding experience. Offering not only skateboard decks, wheels and trucks, but also complete skateboard and complete longboard options,… Read More

Treat Dreams, Ferndale, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Michigan!

A quick look at the website for Ferndale's Treat Dreams reveals some noteworthy points immediately, like the big “Now Serving Vegan Ice Cream !!!” right at the top, complete with three… Read More

Pho Vinh, Farmington Hills, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Pho Restaurants in Michigan!

Farmington Hills' Pho Vinh puts its focus on beef as well, but for those who'd rather skip the red meat, chicken and shrimp versions are also on hand. Throw in rice plates and vermicelli bowls, along… Read More

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