10 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Michigan

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Slayton Arboretum, Hillsdale, MI

In Hillsdale, right next to the Hillsdale College campus, is the 14-acre Slayton Arboretum, an impressive combination of plant life, water features, and even a few stone structures, the arboretum has…

In Hillsdale, right next to the Hillsdale College campus, is the 14-acre Slayton Arboretum, an…

The 9 Best Mountain Biking Trails in Michigan!

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Hayden Park, Hillsdale, MI

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,…

Right in the area around Hillsdale College in Hillsdale is Hayden Park, an eight-mile track geared…

10 Best Record Stores in Michigan

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Checker Records, Hillsdale, MI

Hillsdale's Checker Records has something of a unique prospect to it, as it will surprise you to find that it took home top honors on MLive's Best Coffee Shops in Michigan list. We know, this is a…

Hillsdale's Checker Records has something of a unique prospect to it, as it will surprise you to…

Starchy Goodness: Michigan's Best French Fries

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Here's To You Pub and Grub, Hillsdale, MI

Hillsdale's Here's to You Pub and Grub delivers French fries just right. These thick-cut wonders served in a small steel bucket feature an array of dips, including ketchup, mayonnaise, and even malt…

Hillsdale's Here's to You Pub and Grub delivers French fries just right. These thick-cut wonders…

Romantic Escapes: Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Michigan

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Munro House Bed & Breakfast, Jonesville, MI

Take one part history and one part modern-day excitement and that sounds like a great recipe for couples' entertainment. The Munro House Bed & Breakfast in Jonesville is the personification of…

Take one part history and one part modern-day excitement and that sounds like a great recipe for…

The 8 Best Antique Stores in Michigan!

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Hog Creek Antique Mall, Allen, MI

Allen, Michigan, is sometimes called the “Antique Capital of the World,” and given how many antique stores there are in Allen, that's not a surprise. Hog Creek Antique Mall, however, may…

Allen, Michigan, is sometimes called the “Antique Capital of the World,” and given how…

Top Styles: Michigan's Best Shoe Stores

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Georges Boot Barn, Montgomery, MI

Head on out to Montgomery for a shoe experience like few others. Well, not a shoe experience exactly—Georges Boot Barn, as the name suggests, does boots. And boots all over: hiking, duty,…

Head on out to Montgomery for a shoe experience like few others. Well, not a shoe experience…

15 Best Picnic Spots in Michigan

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Waterworks Park, Coldwater, MI

Heading to Coldwater? Make it a picnic with Coldwater's Waterworks Park. Featuring a variety of amenities from baseball diamond to horseshoe pits, and even access to the Sauk River—which is…

Heading to Coldwater? Make it a picnic with Coldwater's Waterworks Park. Featuring a variety of…

Preserving Our Past: MI's Best Historical Sites

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Tibbits Opera House, Coldwater, MI

Coldwater is home to one of the biggest names in theater in the state of Michigan: The Tibbits Opera House. Constructed back in 1882, it's been in pretty much continuous operation ever since, and to…

Coldwater is home to one of the biggest names in theater in the state of Michigan: The Tibbits…

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…

Hayden Park, Hillsdale, MI

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Munro House Bed & Breakfast, Jonesville, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Michigan!

Take one part history and one part modern-day excitement and that sounds like a great recipe for couples' entertainment. The Munro House Bed & Breakfast in Jonesville is the personification of… Read More

Checker Records, Hillsdale, MI

Featured in 10 Best Record Stores in Michigan

Hillsdale's Checker Records has something of a unique prospect to it, as it will surprise you to find that it took home top honors on MLive's Best Coffee Shops in Michigan list. We know, this is a… Read More

Gilbert Chocolates, Jackson, MI

Featured in 8 Best Chocolate Shops in Michigan

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… Read More

Bill's Steakhouse, Bronson, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Places for BIG Food in Michigan!

Bronson's Bill's Steakhouse is an excellent place, not just for its fantastic steaks, but for the dazzling size of the portions. Looking for a challenge? Try the two-pound XXL Porterhouse—ask… Read More

EpIQ Escapes, Jackson, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Escape Rooms in Michigan!

Jackson's EpIQ Escapes offers four different experiences, including two that are “private experiences” that are commonly limited to one booking per game. Face a unique 1999 party in… Read More

Here's To You Pub and Grub, Hillsdale, MI

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Beauty Quest, Battle Creek, MI

Featured in 7 Best Beauty Supply Stores in Michigan

Beauty Quest offers up a substantial supply of offerings, ranging from wigs to hair extensions and beyond. Located in Battle Creek, this store enjoys a loyal following from people who have previously… Read More

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

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