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,…

Community Hub: Best Libraries in Michigan

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Jackson District Library, Jackson, MI

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…

It's hard to pass up a Carnegie library for inclusion on a “best” list, and Jackson…

Refresh Your Style: Michigan's Best Hair Salons

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FiveOneSeven Salon, Jackson, MI

Jackson's FiveOneSeven Salon, named for its area code, offers up an excellent range of services, and even encourages experimentation to a degree. A program called “New2You Mondays” offers…

Jackson's FiveOneSeven Salon, named for its area code, offers up an excellent range of services,…

The 9 Best Tanning Salons in Michigan!

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The Sun Shack, Jackson, MI

Considered one of the better options in tanning in Jackson, The Sun Shack is commonly recognized for excellent service and reasonable pricing. Throw in the range of options from sun to sunless…

Considered one of the better options in tanning in Jackson, The Sun Shack is commonly recognized…

The 8 Best Candy Shops in Michigan!

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Gilbert Chocolates, Jackson, MI

Another shop focused on “Made in Michigan,” Gilbert Chocolates has been making chocolates in Jackson for the last 110 years, reports note. With custom assortments of truffles, gift…

Another shop focused on “Made in Michigan,” Gilbert Chocolates has been making…

10 Best Art Classes in Michigan

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Jackson School of the Arts, Jackson, MI

Jackson's eponymous Jackson School of the Arts focuses on small class sizes to help ensure the best in individualized instruction. That's good news for newcomers who are just getting started, but…

Jackson's eponymous Jackson School of the Arts focuses on small class sizes to help ensure the best…

8 Best Chocolate Shops in Michigan

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Gilbert Chocolates, Jackson, MI

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…

One of the sweetest parts of a trip to Jackson is a stop at Gilbert's Chocolates. A Chocolate of…

The 7 Best Escape Rooms in Michigan!

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EpIQ Escapes, Jackson, MI

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…

Jackson's EpIQ Escapes offers four different experiences, including two that are “private…

The 8 Best Places for BIG Food in Michigan!

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The Parlour, Jackson, MI

Jackson's the Parlour is a great place to go when you're craving dessert. As the name suggests, it's a parlour of the ice cream variety, and as such, contains 40 different flavors, all made in…

Jackson's the Parlour is a great place to go when you're craving dessert. As the name suggests,…

The Roadhouse, Jackson, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Speakeasies in Michigan!

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

FiveOneSeven Salon, Jackson, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Hair Salons in Michigan!

Jackson's FiveOneSeven Salon, named for its area code, offers up an excellent range of services, and even encourages experimentation to a degree. A program called “New2You Mondays” offers… Read More

Smokehouse 52, Chelsea, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Places for Mac and Cheese in Michigan!

Chelsea's Smokehouse 52 illustrates clearly that mac & cheese is a distinct part of a real barbecue experience. With three different kinds available—one boasts beef brisket, while another… Read More

Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, MI

Featured in Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Michigan!

For the racing fans, it's important to check out the Michigan International Speedway, which hosts several NASCAR events in the summer. Catch the Spring Cup Series in June and August at NASCAR's… Read More

Hayden Park, Hillsdale, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Mountain Biking Trails in Michigan!

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,… Read More

Gee Farms, Stockbridge, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in Michigan!

Gee Farms in Stockbridge takes two great things—a garden center and a farmer's market—and combines them seamlessly to produce an experience that's tough to match. Start right from the… Read More

The Sun Shack, Jackson, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Tanning Salons in Michigan!

Considered one of the better options in tanning in Jackson, The Sun Shack is commonly recognized for excellent service and reasonable pricing. Throw in the range of options from sun to sunless… Read More

Gilbert Chocolates, Jackson, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Candy Shops in Michigan!

Another shop focused on “Made in Michigan,” Gilbert Chocolates has been making chocolates in Jackson for the last 110 years, reports note. With custom assortments of truffles, gift… Read More

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