The 10 Best State Parks in Michigan!

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Fort Custer State Recreation Area, Augusta, MI

Augusta's Fort Custer State Recreation Area didn't always serve as a state park. No, back in the days of World War II, it was actually a training ground. From those martial beginnings came a…

Augusta's Fort Custer State Recreation Area didn't always serve as a state park. No, back in the…

The 6 Best Places for Paint & Wine in Michigan!

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Wine & Canvas, Portage, MI

The good news about Wine & Canvas is that it has a tendency to travel. Located primarily in Kalamazoo, Wine & Canvas will go throughout a fairly large swath of Kalamazoo and its immediate…

The good news about Wine & Canvas is that it has a tendency to travel. Located primarily in…

The 10 Best Arcades in Michigan!

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Pinball at the Zoo, Kalamazoo, MI

This is an arcade, but only an arcade of sorts. An annual event that's been going on for years—one I've had the privilege to personally attend three years running now—Pinball at the Zoo…

This is an arcade, but only an arcade of sorts. An annual event that's been going on for…

The 9 Best Places for a Kid’s Birthday Party in Michigan!

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Once Upon a Princess, Kalamazoo, MI

Once Upon a Princess brings together a set of actors, complete with high-end costuming, to create a complete princess-style experience for the birthday girl (or boy!). Songs, dancing, face painting,…

Once Upon a Princess brings together a set of actors, complete with high-end costuming, to create a…

The 7 Best French Restaurants in Michigan!

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Henderson Castle, Kalamazoo, MI

The Henderson Castle Inn in Kalamazoo tops a lot of different lists. A high-end bed and breakfast with spa facilities, there's a lot to like here, but it's also the leading French restaurant…

The Henderson Castle Inn in Kalamazoo tops a lot of different lists. A high-end bed and breakfast…

The 9 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Michigan!

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Chicken Coop, Paw Paw, MI

A largely Michigan-only food franchise headquartered in Kalamazoo, you'll find Chicken Coop locations throughout Michigan and one heading into South Bend, Indiana. There's a reason this chicken is…

A largely Michigan-only food franchise headquartered in Kalamazoo, you'll find Chicken Coop…

The 10 Best Bars in Michigan!

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Kalamazoo Beer Exchange, Kalamazoo, MI

The Kalamazoo Beer Exchange—located in, as the name implies, Kalamazoo—gets a slot on this list thanks to an unusual mechanic: Fluctuating beer prices. The price of a certain…

The Kalamazoo Beer Exchange—located in, as the name implies, Kalamazoo—gets a slot on…

The 10 Best Spa Hotels in Michigan!

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Radisson Plaza Hotel Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo's leading hotel is also its leading spa hotel. The Radisson Plaza Hotel is known for impressive accommodations and a slate of restaurants, which is great if you're inclined to stay where…

Kalamazoo's leading hotel is also its leading spa hotel. The Radisson Plaza Hotel is known for…

The 9 Most Delicious Food Trucks in Michigan!

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Gorilla Gourmet, Kalamazoo, MI

Said to be the only food truck operation in Kalamazoo—a claim some will readily debate—Gorilla Gourmet offers a slew of different food options covering a variety of regional options.…

Said to be the only food truck operation in Kalamazoo—a claim some will readily…

Best Beauty Supply Stores in Michigan

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TNT Beauty Supply, Kalamazoo, MI

Kalamazoo's TNT offers a wide range of options for those looking for beauty supplies. Options cover the gamut, including a complete color palette of sparkly eyeshadow, wigs, and more. Perhaps the…

Kalamazoo's TNT offers a wide range of options for those looking for beauty supplies. Options cover…

Captain Luey's Calabash Seafood, Battle Creek, MI

Featured in The 7 Best Places for Crab in Michigan!

Captain Luey's Calabash Seafood boasts a nice range of crab options. First, an entire portion of its menu is “Lobster & Crab,” which makes it a good bet to find crab herein. Snow… Read More

Ichimi Sushi, Battle Creek, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Sushi Restaurants in Michigan!

Swing a little south to hit Battle Creek, and try your hand at Ichimi Sushi. Featuring complimentary edamame, from some reports, and the best five-word combination in sushi around “good sushi… Read More

Once Upon a Princess, Kalamazoo, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Places for a Kid’s Birthday Party in Michigan!

Pinball at the Zoo, Kalamazoo, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Arcades in Michigan!

This is an arcade, but only an arcade of sorts. An annual event that's been going on for years—one I've had the privilege to personally attend three years running now—Pinball at the Zoo… Read More

Wine & Canvas, Portage, MI

Featured in The 6 Best Places for Paint & Wine in Michigan!

The good news about Wine & Canvas is that it has a tendency to travel. Located primarily in Kalamazoo, Wine & Canvas will go throughout a fairly large swath of Kalamazoo and its immediate… Read More

Henderson Castle, Kalamazoo, MI

Featured in The 7 Best French Restaurants in Michigan!

The Henderson Castle Inn in Kalamazoo tops a lot of different lists. A high-end bed and breakfast with spa facilities, there's a lot to like here, but it's also the leading French restaurant… Read More

Chicken Coop, Paw Paw, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Places for Fried Chicken in Michigan!

A largely Michigan-only food franchise headquartered in Kalamazoo, you'll find Chicken Coop locations throughout Michigan and one heading into South Bend, Indiana. There's a reason this chicken is… Read More

Leila Arboretum, Battle Creek, MI

Featured in 10 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Michigan!

Head to Battle Creek for a look at this wonder, as it boasts over 25,000 different plants to its credit. With seasonal joys like a lilac garden—speaking here as someone who has a lilac bush in… Read More

Clara's On the River, Battle Creek, MI

Featured in The 13 Best Restaurants in Michigan!

In Battle Creek, Clara's on the River is known not only for its food, but also its history. Built inside the former Michigan Central Railroad Depot, Clara's maintains a connection with the railroad,… Read More

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