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

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Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, MI

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…

For the racing fans, it's important to check out the Michigan International Speedway, which hosts…

Start Your Engines: The 10 Best Auto Races in MI

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Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, MI

Back in 2013, Michigan International Speedway—perhaps best known for its NASCAR races—did something very unusual. For the first time in almost 30 years, it opened its infield course for a…

Back in 2013, Michigan International Speedway—perhaps best known for its NASCAR…

The 9 Best BBQ Joints in Michigan!

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West Texas Barbecue Co., Jackson, MI

With a name like that, you might think we’ve gone to the wrong state, but West Texas Barbecue Co., can be found in Jackson. West Texas favors some of the standards in barbecue preparation,…

With a name like that, you might think we’ve gone to the wrong state, but West Texas Barbecue…

The 8 Best Speakeasies in Michigan!

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The Roadhouse, Jackson, MI

Jackson's Roadhouse is a bit of a special case. It isn't a speakeasy today, but it was a speakeasy, reports note, back in the days of Prohibition. This status actually carries on to this day, as the…

Jackson's Roadhouse is a bit of a special case. It isn't a speakeasy today, but it was a speakeasy,…

Community Hub: Best Libraries in Michigan

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Jackson District Library, Jackson, MI

It's hard to pass up a Carnegie library for inclusion on a “best” list, and Jackson District Library in Jackson makes it easier to go with it by dint of still being a library. Featuring a…

It's hard to pass up a Carnegie library for inclusion on a “best” list, and Jackson…

Refresh Your Style: Michigan's Best Hair Salons

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FiveOneSeven Salon, Jackson, MI

Jackson's FiveOneSeven Salon, named for its area code, offers up an excellent range of services, and even encourages experimentation to a degree. A program called “New2You Mondays” offers…

Jackson's FiveOneSeven Salon, named for its area code, offers up an excellent range of services,…

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…

10 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Michigan

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Hidden Lake Gardens, Tipton, MI

In Tipton, the Hidden Lake Gardens—another garden that's part of MSU—await for viewers to come in and check out. Boasting over 750 acres of total space, the gardens have been in operation…

In Tipton, the Hidden Lake Gardens—another garden that's part of MSU—await for viewers…

Smokehouse 52, Chelsea, MI

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

Chelsea's Smokehouse 52 illustrates clearly that mac & cheese is a distinct part of a real barbecue experience. With three different kinds available—one boasts beef brisket, while another… Read More

West Texas Barbecue Co., Jackson, MI

Featured in The 9 Best BBQ Joints in Michigan!

With a name like that, you might think we’ve gone to the wrong state, but West Texas Barbecue Co., can be found in Jackson. West Texas favors some of the standards in barbecue preparation,… Read More

The Roadhouse, Jackson, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Speakeasies in Michigan!

Jackson District Library, Jackson, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Libraries in Michigan!

It's hard to pass up a Carnegie library for inclusion on a “best” list, and Jackson District Library in Jackson makes it easier to go with it by dint of still being a library. Featuring a… Read More

Gee Farms, Stockbridge, MI

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

Gee Farms in Stockbridge takes two great things—a garden center and a farmer's market—and combines them seamlessly to produce an experience that's tough to match. Start right from the… Read More

Rich J.C. Korean Restaurant, Ann Arbor, MI

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

Movato, for its part, seems convinced that “Rich J.C. Korean Restaurant”, found in Ann Arbor, is how you pronounce “Mom and Pop Korean Restaurant” in Korean. Featuring an… Read More

FiveOneSeven Salon, Jackson, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Hair Salons in Michigan!

Jackson's FiveOneSeven Salon, named for its area code, offers up an excellent range of services, and even encourages experimentation to a degree. A program called “New2You Mondays” offers… Read More

Eat, Ann Arbor, MI

Featured in 9 Best Shops for Apple Pie in Michigan

Ann Arbor is home to the simple and delicious Eat. This eatery not only offers catering, but also carry-out, which at last report makes up about half of its business. For those who came for apple… Read More

Pittsfield Township Historical Society, Ann Arbor, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Historical Societies in Michigan

Ann Arbor is home to the Pittsfield Township Historical Society, which is something of an unusual development as it is. Pittsfield Township is just south of Ann Arbor, and was once a very big deal in… Read More

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