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…

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,…

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…

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…

8 Best Chocolate Shops in Michigan

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Gilbert Chocolates, Jackson, MI

One of the sweetest parts of a trip to Jackson is a stop at Gilbert's Chocolates. A Chocolate of the Month Club can start you down the path, and when you get a handle on what you like, buy it…

One of the sweetest parts of a trip to Jackson is a stop at Gilbert's Chocolates. A Chocolate of…

Robinson Planetarium, Adrian, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Science Centers in Michigan!

Head out to Adrian College to check out the Robinson Planetarium and Observatory. Not only is this where the Adrian College students go for astronomy courses, but also, this is where free shows are… Read More

Hayden Park, Hillsdale, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Mountain Biking Trails in Michigan!

Right in the area around Hillsdale College in Hillsdale is Hayden Park, an eight-mile track geared toward the intermediate rider. A fairly short single track course with double track and open lanes,… Read More

3 Dudes and Dinner, Tecumseh, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Caterers in Michigan!

Featuring not only food but also a complete event planning service, these are the dudes to talk to for your next big event. Food comes in very generous portions, starting with breakfast and going… 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

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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

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

RydeOn Cycling Studio, Saline, MI

Featured in 8 Best Spin Classes in Michigan

Saline's RydeOn Cycling Studio recently celebrated a new connection with Delirium Fitness, which is good news for anyone looking for the best in Michigan spin classes. Not only does RydeOn offer a… Read More

Chela's Restaurant and Taqueria, Ann Arbor, MI

Featured in The 7 Best Taco Places in Michigan!

Ever had a taco that featured pork rinds? Well, you'll have your chance at Ann Arbor's Chela's Restaurant and Taqueria, where tacos run the gamut from the outlandish, like the chicahron—pork… Read More

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