The 9 Best Mom & Pop Restaurants in Michigan!

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Ruckle's Pier, Clare, MI

Clare's own Ruckle's Pier is a fine answer to the mom and pop restaurant concept, by not only being open late, but by delivering some excellent food options as well. Burgers, pizza, soups and salads,…

Clare's own Ruckle's Pier is a fine answer to the mom and pop restaurant concept, by not only being…

The 7 Best Diners in Michigan!

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Whitehouse, Clare, MI

Clare's Whitehouse restaurant has been in operation since 1935, which tells you a few things about this restaurant's overall quality. A place doesn't stay open for over 80 years without being great.…

Clare's Whitehouse restaurant has been in operation since 1935, which tells you a few things about…

The 8 Best Places to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Michigan!

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Clare Irish Festival, Clare, MI

Those around Clare for four full days near St. Patrick's Day will be surprised to find a whole slate of events in the Clare Irish Festival. Not only is there a children's carnival to start off the…

Those around Clare for four full days near St. Patrick's Day will be surprised to find a whole…

The 10 Best Tattoo Parlors in Michigan!

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Intricate Décor, Mount Pleasant, MI

Mount Pleasant's Intricate Decor boasts the work of Jason Rhodes, a tattoo artist with a surprising penchant for the panoramic, and the cinematic. A dramatic approach to Star Wars' Cloud City on…

Mount Pleasant's Intricate Decor boasts the work of Jason Rhodes, a tattoo artist with a surprising…

Michigan's Best Casinos

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Soaring Eagle, Mount Pleasant, MI

It is all but impossible to talk about casinos in Michigan without considering the Soaring Eagle, one of the first such entities in the Lower Peninsula in Mount Pleasant. Table games abound here, as…

It is all but impossible to talk about casinos in Michigan without considering the Soaring Eagle,…

Best Activities for College Students in Michigan

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Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel, Mount Pleasant, MI

One of Mount Pleasant’s biggest attractions is also one of its most varied, the Soaring Eagle complex. Part waterpark, part hotel, part casino, those over 18—which is to say most college…

One of Mount Pleasant’s biggest attractions is also one of its most varied, the Soaring Eagle…

The 7 Best Skate Parks in Michigan!

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Island Park Skate Park, Mount Pleasant, MI

Mount Pleasant's Island Park Skate Park isn't perhaps so elaborate as some might like, but with a nice field of ramps and jumps to enjoy, it won't be a slouch. Plus, its location in Mount…

Mount Pleasant's Island Park Skate Park isn't perhaps so elaborate as some might like, but with a…

The Best Italian Restaurants in Michigan!

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Villa D' Alessandro, Midland, MI

Head on out to Midland to check out Villa D' Alessandro, an Italian restaurant operating there for over 30 years. That kind of longevity speaks well of any restaurant, especially one in a…

Head on out to Midland to check out Villa D' Alessandro, an Italian restaurant operating there for…

Giving Back: Best Volunteer Opportunities in Michigan

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The Diaper Alliance, Midland, MI

Midland is the home to this highly-focused charity which deals exclusively with babies and their most immediate of needs: The diaper. Diapers can be tough to come by for those out of work, and even…

Midland is the home to this highly-focused charity which deals exclusively with babies and their…

The Best Milkshakes in Michigan!

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Great Lakes Ice Cream Company, Midland, MI

In Midland, the Great Lakes Ice Cream Company represents an excellent alternative in milkshakes. While the range of flavors only goes so far, it's the base of these milkshakes that's noteworthy.…

In Midland, the Great Lakes Ice Cream Company represents an excellent alternative in milkshakes.…

Whitehouse, Clare, MI

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Intricate Décor, Mount Pleasant, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Tattoo Parlors in Michigan!

Mount Pleasant's Intricate Decor boasts the work of Jason Rhodes, a tattoo artist with a surprising penchant for the panoramic, and the cinematic. A dramatic approach to Star Wars' Cloud City on… Read More

Villa D' Alessandro, Midland, MI

Featured in The Best Italian Restaurants in Michigan!

Head on out to Midland to check out Villa D' Alessandro, an Italian restaurant operating there for over 30 years. That kind of longevity speaks well of any restaurant, especially one in a… Read More

The Diaper Alliance, Midland, MI

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Bay County Dog Park, Bay City, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Dog Parks in Michigan!

A lot of Bay County Dog Park, found not too far from Bay City, is about what you'd expect from a dog park visit. There are agility items on hand, as well as benches and shaded areas, and there are… Read More

Alden Dow House and Studio, Midland, MI

Featured in The Top 15 Historical Sites in Michigan!

While the name "Alden B. Dow" may not be as immediately recognizable as "Frank Lloyd Wright," there are some that put the two in the same league. The Alden B. Dow House and Studio in Midland,… Read More

Great Lakes Ice Cream Company, Midland, MI

Featured in The Best Milkshakes in Michigan!

In Midland, the Great Lakes Ice Cream Company represents an excellent alternative in milkshakes. While the range of flavors only goes so far, it's the base of these milkshakes that's noteworthy.… Read More

Pere Marquette Trail, Midland, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Bike Paths in Michigan!

Not far from Midland, the Pere Marquette Trail is one of Michigan's best known biking alternatives. A 21-mile paved trail featuring maintenance by Midland County Parks and Recreation, bikers will be… Read More

Saginaw Valley Naval Ship Museum, Bay City, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Historical Societies in Michigan

Right around Bay City, there's a historical society that's based around a decommissioned naval vessel. More specifically, it's the USS Edson, open most of the year except for a handful of days and… Read More

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