Down Home Comfort: Best Mom & Pop Restaurants in Michigan

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Sweet Water Café, Marquette, MI

Marquette's Sweet Water Cafe might well be what people like to think of when they think mom and pop. Small and simple above all else, serving good food and plenty of it. For those who want something…

Marquette's Sweet Water Cafe might well be what people like to think of when they think mom and…

Shop Till You Drop: Best Malls and Outlets in Michigan

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Cherryland Center, Traverse City, MI

Cherryland Center offers up a nice range of options for the shopper. This former indoor mall turned outdoor has such features as resale shop Plato's Closet and even Sears. Special events, like a…

Cherryland Center offers up a nice range of options for the shopper. This former indoor mall turned…

Game On: The 10 Best Arcades in Michigan

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Mine Shaft, Houghton, MI

Head on up to Houghton to see what is, as far as we can tell, the northernmost arcade in all of Michigan, and potentially the United States: The Mine Shaft. Featuring bowling, arcade games and…

Head on up to Houghton to see what is, as far as we can tell, the northernmost arcade in all of…

10 Best Record Stores in Michigan

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RPM Records, Traverse City, MI

Proving once again that Traverse City has just about anything you could ask for, RPM Records receives accolades for its range of options. Check out both new and classic vinyl, as well as players and…

Proving once again that Traverse City has just about anything you could ask for, RPM Records…

10 Best Shops for Apple Pie in Michigan

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Pepper Mill Restaurant, Gladwin, MI

“Pie fixes everything.” This is the sentiment that the Pepper Mill Restaurant stands behind, and it's hard to see where they've gone too far wrong. Gladwin's Pepper Mill Restaurant will…

“Pie fixes everything.” This is the sentiment that the Pepper Mill Restaurant stands…

Ultimate Relaxation: The 10 Best Spas in Michigan

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Clipper Salon, Ishpeming, MI

What, you didn't think only big cities had spa options, did you? Don't tell the folks at the Clipper Salon in Ishpeming that much, because they'll prove you wrong almost gleefully. Featuring hair…

What, you didn't think only big cities had spa options, did you? Don't tell the folks at the…

Cherryland Center, Traverse City, MI

Featured in The 7 Best Shopping Outlets and Malls in Michigan!

Cherryland Center offers up a nice range of options for the shopper. This former indoor mall turned outdoor has such features as resale shop Plato's Closet and even Sears. Special events, like a… Read More

Mine Shaft, Houghton, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Arcades in Michigan!

Head on up to Houghton to see what is, as far as we can tell, the northernmost arcade in all of Michigan, and potentially the United States: The Mine Shaft. Featuring bowling, arcade games and… Read More

RPM Records, Traverse City, MI

Featured in 10 Best Record Stores in Michigan

Pepper Mill Restaurant, Gladwin, MI

Featured in 10 Best Shops for Apple Pie in Michigan

“Pie fixes everything.” This is the sentiment that the Pepper Mill Restaurant stands behind, and it's hard to see where they've gone too far wrong. Gladwin's Pepper Mill Restaurant will… Read More

Clipper Salon, Ishpeming, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Spas in Michigan!

What, you didn't think only big cities had spa options, did you? Don't tell the folks at the Clipper Salon in Ishpeming that much, because they'll prove you wrong almost gleefully. Featuring hair… Read More

Pak Ratz Resale, Marquette, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Thrift Stores in Michigan!

Fair warning when you go to Pak Ratz Resale—which supports not only a harbor house but also the women's center for Marquette and Alger County—in Marquette, as a sign announces that… Read More

Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Senior Discount Offers in Michigan!

Houghton's Michigan Technological University has a terrific offer for those 60 and up: the college will waive tuition and all related fees for up to two courses held on campus every semester. So, no… Read More

Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Grand Rapids, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Educational Activities for Children in Michigan!

For anyone who's ever wondered what a tiny version of Grand Rapids might look like, just go to the bigger version of Grand Rapids and then the Grand Rapids Children's Museum. Little Grand Rapids… Read More

Cumin Fresh Indian Kitchen, Grand Haven, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Indian Restaurants in Michigan!

A recent arrival in Grand Haven, Cumin Fresh Indian Kitchen declares that “good food puts you in a happy mood.” Hard to dispute that, and Cumin will deliver what it calls… Read More

Da Yoopers Tourist Trap

490 N. Steel Street, Ishpeming, MI

Story:Your one stop shop for gifts of all kinds, including zany yooper products, Da Yoopers CDs, U.P. related t-shirts and sweatshirts, postcards, ... Read More

Marquette County Fair

715 M-553 North of County Road 480, Marquette, MI

History of the Marquette County FairThe Marquette County Fair started originally at the turn of the century by two early Marquette businessmen, Fla... Read More

The DeVos Art Museum

1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, MI

History and Mission:The DeVos Art Museum opened in February of 2005 after the completion of the new museum building, designed by HGA Architects. Th... Read More

Marquette Regional History Center

145 West Spring Street, Marquette, MI

The Marquette County Historical Society is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1918 by local residents who wished to preserve Marquette Co... Read More

MooseWood Nature Center

1 Peter White Drive, Shiras Pool Building, Presque Isle Park, Marquette, MI

Mission To celebrate nature through education and action in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. About Us MooseWood operates a nature center facilit... Read More

Upper Peninsula Children's Museum

123 West Baraga Avenue, Marquette, MI

History The UPCM’s founders determined that all interested citizens should have the opportunity to be involved in the arts and sciences to u... Read More

Superior Dome

Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, MI

The Superior Dome has been home to the Wildcat football team since its construction in 1991 and is now also home to the Wildcat soccer team and the... Read More

Marquette Skate Park

Lakeview Arena, Marquette, MI

SKATE PARK RULES A helmet, elbow and knee pads must be worn at all times. One person on the ramp at a time. Provide your own skateboard or rol... Read More

Marquette Maritime Museum

300 Lake Shore Boulevard, Marquette, MI

About Us: The Marquette Maritime Museum Association began in 1980. The Museum was opened in the old City Waterworks building in the summer o... Read More

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