Best Poke Places in Michigan

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Jaku Sushi & Grill, Grand Rapids, MI

Caledonia's Jaku Sushi & Grill doesn't exactly go long on the poke bowl—you'll have your choice between salmon and tuna—but poke is just the start of what you'll find therein. Whether…

Caledonia's Jaku Sushi & Grill doesn't exactly go long on the poke bowl—you'll have your…

The 10 Best Casinos in Michigan!

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Gun Lake Casino, Wayland, MI

Recently opened in Wayland, the Gun Lake Casino is a smaller affair, but one with a clear bent for expansion. Keep an eye out for expansions which include a restaurant, nightclub, gaming floor and…

Recently opened in Wayland, the Gun Lake Casino is a smaller affair, but one with a clear bent for…

The 9 Best Consignment Shops in Michigan!

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Georgie's Consignment Clothing, Ada, MI

Over in Ada, you'll be able to check out Georgie's Consignment Clothing, a place that lets you get fully decked out for reasonable prices. Check out the “designer room,” which features…

Over in Ada, you'll be able to check out Georgie's Consignment Clothing, a place that lets you get…

The 7 Best Spots for Bubble Tea in Michigan!

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Cafe Boba, Kentwood, MI

Head to Kentwood to check out Cafe Boba, a place that focuses on one of bubble tea's lesser-known nicknames. It may be called Boba, but it's as bubble tea as it gets around here. You'll have just…

Head to Kentwood to check out Cafe Boba, a place that focuses on one of bubble tea's lesser-known…

The 9 Best Doughnut Shops in Michigan!

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Marge's Donut Den, Wyoming, MI

Since the loss of Propaganda Doughnuts in Grand Rapids, probably some of that traffic has migrated to Marge's Donut Den in Wyoming, a doughnut shop that delivers some of the best around, and has done…

Since the loss of Propaganda Doughnuts in Grand Rapids, probably some of that traffic has migrated…

The 9 Best Playgrounds in Michigan!

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Frog Hollow Playground, Wyoming, MI

Frog Hollow Playground ranks high among Michigan's playgrounds thanks to its accessibility. It's geared toward children both with and without disabilities, which makes it fun for most any child. With…

Frog Hollow Playground ranks high among Michigan's playgrounds thanks to its accessibility. It's…

Crispy Perfection: Best Places for Fried Chicken in Michigan

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Cousin's Tasty Chicken, Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids' Cousin's Tasty Chicken is often considered one of the best such operations in Grand Rapids. With chicken available in standard form, as well as in tenders and nuggets, you'll have…

Grand Rapids' Cousin's Tasty Chicken is often considered one of the best such operations in Grand…

The 13 Best Restaurants in Michigan!

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Grove, Grand Rapids, MI

Where Detroit is the east side of Michigan's capital for upscale dining, that honor goes to Grand Rapids. One of the biggest names in upscale dining in Grand Rapids is Grove, with 4.5 out of five…

Where Detroit is the east side of Michigan's capital for upscale dining, that honor goes to Grand…

The 8 Best First Date Locations in Michigan!

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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids, MI

Featuring year-round capability—with both indoor and outdoor components to it—those who want a walking date with plenty of plants and sculptures to see will find great common ground at…

Featuring year-round capability—with both indoor and outdoor components to it—those who…

The 7 Best Shopping Outlets and Malls in Michigan!

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Tanger Outlets, Grand Rapids, MI

Byron Center's Tanger Outlets has a lot going for it, with stores ranging from American Eagle Outfitters to a Book Warehouse outlet to Bath and Body Works. It runs the gamut of items available, but…

Byron Center's Tanger Outlets has a lot going for it, with stores ranging from American Eagle…

Cousin's Tasty Chicken, Grand Rapids, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Michigan!

Grand Rapids' Cousin's Tasty Chicken is often considered one of the best such operations in Grand Rapids. With chicken available in standard form, as well as in tenders and nuggets, you'll have… Read More

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids, MI

Featured in The 8 Best First Date Locations in Michigan!

Featuring year-round capability—with both indoor and outdoor components to it—those who want a walking date with plenty of plants and sculptures to see will find great common ground at… Read More

Grove, Grand Rapids, MI

Featured in The 13 Best Restaurants in Michigan!

Where Detroit is the east side of Michigan's capital for upscale dining, that honor goes to Grand Rapids. One of the biggest names in upscale dining in Grand Rapids is Grove, with 4.5 out of five… Read More

Founders Brewing Co., Grand Rapids, MI

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

Producing some of the finest craft brews in the country, Founders offers top-notch beers and tours in a beautiful, rustic space. Sip on classic seasonal brews in the taproom like Mosaic Promise,… Read More

Rev. Charles' Dodds' Record Shop, Grand Rapids, MI

Featured in 10 Best Record Stores in Michigan

Reverend Charles' Dodds' Record Shop in Grand Rapids has something of an unusual provenance behind it. Starting life as Cole's Record Store in 1947, it stayed that way until 1951, when it became… Read More

The Mitten Brewing Company, Grand Rapids, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Bars in Michigan!

Head on out to Grand Rapids for this bar named for Michigan's wholly unique shape. Whether you're looking for a pizza—of which there will be several varieties available—or for a unique… Read More

New 2 You Shoppe, Grand Rapids, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Thrift Stores in Michigan!

New 2 You Shoppe in Grand Rapids represents a massive array of thrift shopping possibilities under one roof. While there's certainly a lot going on here—with electronics, glassware, housewares… Read More

Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Educational Activities for Children in Michigan!

For anyone who's ever wondered what a tiny version of Grand Rapids might look like, just go to the bigger version of Grand Rapids and then the Grand Rapids Children's Museum. Little Grand Rapids… Read More

Georgie's Consignment Clothing, Ada, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Consignment Shops in Michigan!

Over in Ada, you'll be able to check out Georgie's Consignment Clothing, a place that lets you get fully decked out for reasonable prices. Check out the “designer room,” which features… Read More

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