The Perfect Fourth of July in Michigan

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Harbor Springs Fourth of July, Harbor Springs, MI

Harbor Springs knows how to put on a Fourth of July event like few others. Not only will there be a grouping of marathons—in both three-mile and 10-mile increments, dubbed the Paul Revere in…

Harbor Springs knows how to put on a Fourth of July event like few others. Not only will there be a…

The 9 Best Steakhouse in Michigan!

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Vernales Restaurant, Harbor Springs, MI

Harbor Springs plays host to this unlikely hit, ranked number one on MLive's 2015 list of the best steakhouses in Michigan. Vernales bills itself as a chop house, wine cellar and sports bar, which is…

Harbor Springs plays host to this unlikely hit, ranked number one on MLive's 2015 list of the best…

The 9 Best Places for Pancakes in Michigan!

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The Pancake Chef, Mackinaw City, MI

With a name like the Pancake Chef, this Mackinaw City staple since 1964 had sure better deliver on the pancakes. When we heard they had pumpkin pancakes, well, we knew that was something to pay…

With a name like the Pancake Chef, this Mackinaw City staple since 1964 had sure better deliver on…

Preserving Our Past: MI's Best Historical Sites

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Fort Michilimackinac, Mackinaw City, MI

Fort Michilimackinac started life as a French fort before being seized by the British, and even as it migrated politically it likewise migrated in purpose, going from a fort to a trading post.…

Fort Michilimackinac started life as a French fort before being seized by the British, and even as…

Michigan's Best Hotels and Resorts for Families

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Trout Creek Condominium Resort, Harbor Springs, MI

For those who find hotel living a little too predictable, why not stay in a house instead? Trout Creek Condominium Resort in Harbor Springs offers that kind of proposition. Choose from one, two,…

For those who find hotel living a little too predictable, why not stay in a house instead? Trout…

The 9 Best Seafood Restaurants in Michigan!

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Keyhole Bar & Grill, Mackinaw City, MI

Mackinaw City is home to the Keyhole Bar & Grill. In fact, the Keyhole won the “Top Seafood Dive” award from Coastal Living magazine, which cited the Keyhole's fried whitefish—a…

Mackinaw City is home to the Keyhole Bar & Grill. In fact, the Keyhole won the “Top…

8 Best Chocolate Shops in Michigan

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Kilwin's, Petoskey, MI

Kilwin's in Petoskey—among other places—has been a major part of Northern Michigan life since the 1940s, and when it comes to chocolate, it still focuses on making chocolate, fudge, and…

Kilwin's in Petoskey—among other places—has been a major part of Northern Michigan life…

The 7 Best Trivia Nights in Michigan!

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Burnt Marshmallow Brewery, Petoskey, MI

Trivia nights in Michigan go as far north as Petoskey, where the Burnt Marshmallow Brewery offers up beers and brain-teasers for anyone ready to tackle the challenge. Beers are downright aplenty out…

Trivia nights in Michigan go as far north as Petoskey, where the Burnt Marshmallow Brewery offers…

Crisp and refreshing: Michigan's Best Beer Gardens

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The Back Lot, Petoskey, MI

Beer gardens can be found all over Michigan, and Petoskey is no exception. The Back Lot is a comparatively new addition to the field, and offers both attractions and architectural treasures to keep…

Beer gardens can be found all over Michigan, and Petoskey is no exception. The Back Lot is a…

The 10 Best Golf Courses in Michigan!

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Bay Harbor Golf Club, Bay Harbor, MI

A 20-year veteran of the Michigan golf scene, Bay Harbor Golf Club in Bay Harbor offers three separate courses for golfers to try. Each one an Arthur Hills course, Bay Harbor Golf Club been compared…

A 20-year veteran of the Michigan golf scene, Bay Harbor Golf Club in Bay Harbor offers three…

Beaver Island Historical Society, Beaver Island, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Historical Societies in Michigan

Islands are fairly numerous in Michigan, and Beaver Island is one of these. There's also a lot of history involved with Beaver Island worth noting, including that Beaver Island was home to the United… Read More

Vernales Restaurant, Harbor Springs, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Steakhouse in Michigan!

The Pancake Chef, Mackinaw City, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Places for Pancakes in Michigan!

With a name like the Pancake Chef, this Mackinaw City staple since 1964 had sure better deliver on the pancakes. When we heard they had pumpkin pancakes, well, we knew that was something to pay… Read More

Fort Michilimackinac, Mackinaw City, MI

Featured in The Top 15 Historical Sites in Michigan!

Fort Michilimackinac started life as a French fort before being seized by the British, and even as it migrated politically it likewise migrated in purpose, going from a fort to a trading post.… Read More

Grand Luncheon Buffet at Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Buffets in Michigan!

Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel is one of the leading tourist destinations in Michigan, and it's also home to a legendary lunchtime feed known as the Grand Luncheon Buffet. Featuring “hot and… Read More

Mackinac Island

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

This scenic island is home to quaint shopping and dining areas as well as idyllic beaches. During your stay on Mackinac Island, you may want to take a private, horse-drawn carriage tour to really… Read More

Lilac Festival, Mackinac Island, MI

Featured in The 15 Best Festivals in Michigan!

Every spring, flower enthusiasts turn joyfully to the brief yet explosive lilac season, in which masses of the short-lived plants burst into fragrant bloom and effectively banish a Michigan winter… Read More

En Vogue Salon, Boyne City, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Nail Salons in Michigan!

Those going to Boyne Mountain for skiing will be happy to know about En Vogue Salon, where it will be possible to get your nails done after—or even before, whichever—a day of skiing. A… Read More

Arch Rock, Mackinac Island, MI

Featured in The 15 Most Amazing Wonders to Discover in Michigan!

Found on Mackinac Island, Arch Rock is pretty much what the name suggests: A big arch of rock. Put more exactly, Arch Rock is a natural arch of solid limestone created by natural erosion. Standing… Read More

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