The 9 Best Hardware Stores in Michigan!

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Marshall Hardware, LLC, Marshall, MI

A long-time mainstay in Marshall, Marshall Hardware boasts a wide variety of hardware store staples, and some material that's hard to find just about anywhere else. Check out Herman's for items like…

A long-time mainstay in Marshall, Marshall Hardware boasts a wide variety of hardware store…

Preserving Our Past: MI's Best Historical Sites

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Schuler's Restaurant, Marshall, MI

A restaurant as a historical venue? Not that out of line, reports note, this Marshall restaurant's opening was back in 1909, and it's still running almost 110 years later. Home to not only a…

A restaurant as a historical venue? Not that out of line, reports note, this Marshall restaurant's…

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 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…

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

Marshall Hardware, LLC, Marshall, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Hardware Stores in Michigan!

Schuler's Restaurant, Marshall, MI

Featured in The Top 15 Historical Sites in Michigan!

A restaurant as a historical venue? Not that out of line, reports note, this Marshall restaurant's opening was back in 1909, and it's still running almost 110 years later. Home to not only a… Read More

Prairie View Dog Park, Vicksburg, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Dog Parks in Michigan!

This little wonder in Vicksburg is a case of getting what you pay for. Though there's a $5 daily admission fee—an annual park pass is available for the cost of five visits—but users get… 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

Pick-Me-Up Pies, Richland, MI

Featured in 9 Best Shops for Apple Pie in Michigan

Pick-Me-Up Pies in Richland offers “Pies with a Prayer,” which is not a bad notion for pie itself. In an unusual twist, Pick-Me-Up Pies will actually blend apple with a surprising number… Read More

Before and After School Care, Battle Creek, MI

Featured in The 10 Best After School Programs in Michigan!

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… Read More

Epic Nutrition Smoothie Bar, Battle Creek, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Spots for Smoothies in Michigan!

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… 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

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