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 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 Top 15 Historical Sites in Michigan!

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Alden Dow House and Studio, Midland, MI

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,…

While the name "Alden B. Dow" may not be as immediately recognizable as "Frank Lloyd Wright," there…

10 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Michigan

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Dow Gardens, Midland, MI

While most people don't think of gardens when they think of Dow, Midland's Dow Gardens is easily one of Michigan's best. A 110-acre garden started by no less than Herbert Dow himself, the garden not…

While most people don't think of gardens when they think of Dow, Midland's Dow Gardens is easily…

The 10 Best Markets in Michigan!

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Lalonde's Market, Midland, MI

Midland's Lalonde's Market offers an exciting array of options, and not just in food, either. While the standards are all here, there are also some unusual departures like summer cocktail recipes on…

Midland's Lalonde's Market offers an exciting array of options, and not just in food, either. While…

The 8 Best Cocktail Bars in Michigan!

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Whine, Midland, MI

No, seriously. Whine. That's not a typo, but rather the handle of a Midland bar with a specialty in craft beers and cocktails. Whine offers the craft beer for those who enjoy it, of course, but for…

No, seriously. Whine. That's not a typo, but rather the handle of a Midland bar with a specialty in…

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 9 Best Beer Gardens in Michigan!

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Larkin Beer Garden, Midland, MI

Midland's own Larkin Beer Garden looks to bring a taste of summer with it, and can do it readily thanks to plenty of beer in the outdoors. It doesn't just stop at beer, though, because this beer…

Midland's own Larkin Beer Garden looks to bring a taste of summer with it, and can do it readily…

The 10 Best Nature Centers in Michigan!

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Chippewa Nature Center, Midland, MI

A massive nature center in Midland, the Chippewa Nature Center boasts not only 1,348 total acres to its credit, but also a hefty 15 miles’ worth of nature trails. That's no small presence, but…

A massive nature center in Midland, the Chippewa Nature Center boasts not only 1,348 total acres to…

The 7 Best Fusion Restaurants in Michigan!

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Pi's Asian Express, Midland, MI

Featuring several different Asian cuisines under one roof—including Japanese, Thai, Korean, Chinese and Vietnamese—Pi's Asian Express in Midland will open up some exciting new options in…

Featuring several different Asian cuisines under one roof—including Japanese, Thai, Korean,…

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

Soaring Eagle, Mount Pleasant, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Casinos in Michigan!

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… Read More

Dow Gardens, Midland, MI

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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

Heading to Bay City, the Krzysiak's House Restaurant is all about options. First, it offers not one breed of fried chicken, but two. One version starts out as a parboiled chicken, subsequently coated… Read More

O's Pub and Grill, Auburn, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Places for Appetizers in Michigan!

O's Pub and Grill in Auburn serves up an impressive and versatile pretzel that makes this easily worth ranking. It's what O's does with pretzels that really draws this out. Not only are they served… Read More

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