The 9 Best Mom & Pop Restaurants in Michigan!

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J.J. Ruby's, Ithaca, MI

A major part of Ithaca's dining scene, J.J. Ruby's is home to fare that many visitors consider the peak of mom and pop fare, focused on both “delicious” and “simple.” It's not…

A major part of Ithaca's dining scene, J.J. Ruby's is home to fare that many visitors consider the…

The 10 Best Camping Spots in Michigan!

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River Ridge Campground, INC., Breckenridge, MI

In Breckenridge, campers get access to an upscale experience. Naturally, it's got a slate of family activities going for it, but there's plenty more going on here. Its proximity to the river offers…

In Breckenridge, campers get access to an upscale experience. Naturally, it's got a slate of family…

The 9 Best Steakhouse in Michigan!

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The Maple Grille, Hemlock, MI

The Maple Grille in Hemlock, between Alma and Saginaw the long side around, offers chicken eggs for sale. Yes, we know we're talking about a steakhouse. But we had to kick it off with a plug for the…

The Maple Grille in Hemlock, between Alma and Saginaw the long side around, offers chicken eggs for…

The 10 Best Tattoo Parlors in Michigan!

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Intricate Décor, Mount Pleasant, MI

Mount Pleasant's Intricate Decor boasts the work of Jason Rhodes, a tattoo artist with a surprising penchant for the panoramic, and the cinematic. A dramatic approach to Star Wars' Cloud City on…

Mount Pleasant's Intricate Decor boasts the work of Jason Rhodes, a tattoo artist with a surprising…

Michigan's Best Casinos

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Soaring Eagle, Mount Pleasant, MI

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…

It is all but impossible to talk about casinos in Michigan without considering the Soaring Eagle,…

Best Activities for College Students in Michigan

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Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel, Mount Pleasant, MI

One of Mount Pleasant’s biggest attractions is also one of its most varied, the Soaring Eagle complex. Part waterpark, part hotel, part casino, those over 18—which is to say most college…

One of Mount Pleasant’s biggest attractions is also one of its most varied, the Soaring Eagle…

The 8 Best Sporting Goods Stores in Michigan!

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Bare's Sports Shop, Saint Charles, MI

Saginaw is home to Bare's Sports Shop, a sporting goods shop that focuses on year-round operations. Where some sports shops might be seasonal, going after only a certain section of demand, Bare's…

Saginaw is home to Bare's Sports Shop, a sporting goods shop that focuses on year-round operations.…

Rip and Shred! Michigan's Best Skate Parks

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Island Park Skate Park, Mount Pleasant, MI

Mount Pleasant's Island Park Skate Park isn't perhaps so elaborate as some might like, but with a nice field of ramps and jumps to enjoy, it won't be a slouch. Plus, its location in Mount…

Mount Pleasant's Island Park Skate Park isn't perhaps so elaborate as some might like, but with a…

The Best Italian Restaurants in Michigan!

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Villa D' Alessandro, Midland, MI

Head on out to Midland to check out Villa D' Alessandro, an Italian restaurant operating there for over 30 years. That kind of longevity speaks well of any restaurant, especially one in a…

Head on out to Midland to check out Villa D' Alessandro, an Italian restaurant operating there for…

Giving Back: 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 Maple Grille, Hemlock, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Steakhouse in Michigan!

Villa D' Alessandro, Midland, MI

Featured in The Best Italian Restaurants in Michigan!

Head on out to Midland to check out Villa D' Alessandro, an Italian restaurant operating there for over 30 years. That kind of longevity speaks well of any restaurant, especially one in a… Read More

Soup Spoon Café, Lansing, MI

Featured in 7 Best Soup Places in Michigan

The Soup Spoon Cafe in Lansing offers a bit of something unusual in its fare—it offers six different kinds of soup every day. Not that odd, but it actually offers its soup by category. There's… Read More

The Diaper Alliance, Midland, MI

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Shahi Indian Cuisine, Saginaw, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Indian Restaurants in Michigan!

Another new addition, this time in Saginaw, Shahi Indian Cuisine offers food it describes as fit for royalty, since “Shahi” actually means “royal” in Hindi. It's got dine-in… Read More

Advocates for Animal Rights, Perry, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Animal Shelters in Michigan!

The first animal shelter on this list to have two separate locations—the first was in Perry, Michigan, before its expansion into Tennessee—has a unique mission. While it seeks adoptive… Read More

River Ridge Campground, INC., Breckenridge, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Camping Spots in Michigan!

Historical Society of Michigan, Lansing, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Historical Societies in Michigan

If you're going to look into Michigan history, you might as well start with a historical society devoted to the history of Michigan as a whole. The Historical Society of Michigan represents the… Read More

Intricate Décor, Mount Pleasant, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Tattoo Parlors in Michigan!

Mount Pleasant's Intricate Decor boasts the work of Jason Rhodes, a tattoo artist with a surprising penchant for the panoramic, and the cinematic. A dramatic approach to Star Wars' Cloud City on… Read More

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