Preserving Our Past: MI's Best Historical Sites

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Schuler's Restaurant, Marshall, MI

A restaurant as a historical venue? Not that out of line, reports note, this Marshall restaurant's opening was back in 1909, and it's still running almost 110 years later. Home to not only a…

A restaurant as a historical venue? Not that out of line, reports note, this Marshall restaurant's…

The 9 Best Hardware Stores in Michigan!

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Marshall Hardware, LLC, Marshall, MI

A long-time mainstay in Marshall, Marshall Hardware boasts a wide variety of hardware store staples, and some material that's hard to find just about anywhere else. Check out Herman's for items like…

A long-time mainstay in Marshall, Marshall Hardware boasts a wide variety of hardware store…

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…

Top Styles: Michigan's Best Shoe Stores

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Luedder's Shoes & Repair, Coldwater, MI

Out in Coldwater, Luedder's Shoes & Repair carries a special note of approval with it right in the name: repair. Finding a place that actually repairs shoes any more is an extremely difficult…

Out in Coldwater, Luedder's Shoes & Repair carries a special note of approval with it right in…

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…

The 8 Best First Date Locations in Michigan!

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Capri Drive-In Theater, Coldwater, MI

It doesn't get much more classic than a drive-in movie. This old-time favorite will bring a wave of nostalgia and provide the perfect setting for you and your date to kick back and enjoy a good film.…

It doesn't get much more classic than a drive-in movie. This old-time favorite will bring a wave of…

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 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,…

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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Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival, Battle Creek, MI

Featured in The Perfect Fourth of July in Michigan

For a slice of serendipity, check out the Battle Creek Field of Flight Air Show and Balloon Festival, whose last day is July 4. This event offers an array of attractions for the entire week. The… Read More

HandsOn Battle Creek, Battle Creek MI

Featured in The Best Volunteer Opportunities in Michigan!

HandsOn Battle Creek—located in Battle Creek—is something of a unique animal, in that it offers a host of different opportunities all in one location. It also boasts trackers for total… Read More

Prairie View Dog Park, Vicksburg, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Dog Parks in Michigan!

This little wonder in Vicksburg is a case of getting what you pay for. Though there's a $5 daily admission fee—an annual park pass is available for the cost of five visits—but users get… 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

River Lake Inn, Colon, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Buffets in Michigan!

Thursday through Sunday, the River Lake Inn offers up what's known as the Family Buffet, a selection of “home-cooked favorites.” Friday and Saturday, though, it expands to the Land and… Read More

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