Michigan's Best Cycling Events

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Iceman Cometh Challenges, Kalkaska, MI

A Michigan November can be a cold affair bested only by a Michigan December, January, February, March, and in some sad cases, April. The Iceman Cometh Challenge, starting in downtown Kalkaska, takes…

A Michigan November can be a cold affair bested only by a Michigan December, January, February,…

Michigan's Best Casinos

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Turtle Creek Casino, Williamstown, MI

Located not far from Traverse City in Williamstown, Turtle Creek Casino offers most everything Traverse City has to offer, but with the added bonus of gambling. And lots of it. With its own spa, your…

Located not far from Traverse City in Williamstown, Turtle Creek Casino offers most everything…

Michigan's Best Rainy Day Activities

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Grand Traverse Bug Zoo, Williamsburg, MI

Bugs are fairly universal in Michigan, particularly in the warmer months and in rural areas. Spend enough time outside after dark long enough without bug spray and you'll get personally acquainted…

Bugs are fairly universal in Michigan, particularly in the warmer months and in rural areas. Spend…

The 9 Best Caterers in Michigan!

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Catering by Kelly's, Williamsburg, MI

Catering by Kelly's in Williamsburg offers a staggering array of options for the potential customer. Not only does Catering by Kelly's offer a complete formal menu, it also offers a complete hors…

Catering by Kelly's in Williamsburg offers a staggering array of options for the potential…

The 9 Best Mountain Biking Trails in Michigan!

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Vasa Pathway, Williamsburg, MI

If GT Commons didn't do it for you, head on over to Vasa in Williamsburg. Sharing its name with a Swedish royal dynasty, this is one of the kings of Michigan biking trails. With 15 miles of XC trails…

If GT Commons didn't do it for you, head on over to Vasa in Williamsburg. Sharing its name with a…

9 Best Piercing Places in Michigan

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Straight Through Body Piercing, Williamsburg, MI

Regarded by locals as the “premiere destination for piercings,” Williamsburg's Straight Through Body Piercing delivers top-notch service. Featuring stainless-steel piercings and a clear…

Regarded by locals as the “premiere destination for piercings,” Williamsburg's Straight…

The 10 Hottest Dance Clubs in Michigan!

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Level 3 Lounge, Williamsburg, MI

A comparative rarity, Level 3 Lounge in Williamsburg is one of a handful of dance clubs in northern Michigan. Not too far from Traverse City, this one shares a point of distinction with V.…

A comparative rarity, Level 3 Lounge in Williamsburg is one of a handful of dance clubs in northern…

Rest and Relaxation: Michigan's Best Spa Hotels

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Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Acme, MI

Thank you, Traverse City, for once again asserting your dominance in Michigan's economic lifeblood. It's hard to imagine not being able to find something in Traverse City, whatever it is, and thanks…

Thank you, Traverse City, for once again asserting your dominance in Michigan's economic lifeblood.…

Game On: The 10 Best Arcades in Michigan

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The Coin Slot, Traverse City, MI

Oh, Traverse City...once again you do not let us down! The home of museums, art, upscale dining, agriculture, casinos, and pretty much everything else in Michigan delivers once more by offering me…

Oh, Traverse City...once again you do not let us down! The home of museums, art, upscale dining,…

7 Best Soup Places in Michigan

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The Soup Cup, Traverse City, MI

The Soup Cup is what's called a “microsoupery,” like a microbrewery, but for soup. This leads to a whole lot of options, and though it only offers eight soups a day, it calls on a roster…

The Soup Cup is what's called a “microsoupery,” like a microbrewery, but for soup. This…

The Soup Cup, Traverse City, MI

Featured in 7 Best Soup Places in Michigan

The Soup Cup is what's called a “microsoupery,” like a microbrewery, but for soup. This leads to a whole lot of options, and though it only offers eight soups a day, it calls on a roster… Read More

AC Paw, Traverse City, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Animal Shelters in Michigan!

Acme, not too far from Traverse City, is known for a lot of things, from art and culture to agricultural products. Now it's got one more reason for distinction: a no-kill animal shelter. AC Paw has… Read More

J&S Hamburg Downtown, Traverse City, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Mom & Pop Restaurants in Michigan!

J&S Hamburg in Traverse City offers simple meals in an environment that screams classic diner. With airport decor lining the walls and some of the best dishes on the menu including fare like… Read More

Garden Goods, Traverse City, MI

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

Once again, Traverse City did not disappoint, as it gave me Garden Goods. This five-acre mammoth installation offers not only plants, but also houseplants, and then goes on from there to include… Read More

Pets Naturally, Traverse City, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Pet Stores in Michigan!

Pets Naturally in Traverse City offers something of an upscale experience. It's not only a health food store for the pet set, but it's also known for offering all its products made either… Read More

Horizon Books, Traverse City, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Bookstores in Michigan!

Once again, Traverse City steps in with a place to love on our lists by giving us Horizon Books, a bookstore that considers itself to be an “anchor of community life.” Offering up not… Read More

Sand Lakes Quiet Area, Traverse City, MI

Featured in 15 Best Hiking Trails in Michigan!

Near Traverse City, Sand Lakes Quiet Area will offer some great mixed-use hiking opportunities, including the ability to go by foot or by bicycle, with both accommodated. That versatility will be… Read More

Sparks BBQ, Traverse City, MI

Featured in The 9 Best BBQ Joints in Michigan!

Sparks BBQ prides itself on authenticity and a 100 percent wood-powered smoker. Founded by Pitmaster Dean Sparks, Sparks BBQ is actually an ascended extra of sorts. Originally starting life as a food… Read More

National Cherry Festival, Traverse City, MI

Featured in The Perfect Fourth of July in Michigan

While the air show was a slice of serendipity, Traverse City's National Cherry Festival incorporates the Fourth of July into its standard slate of events. The event features a cherry pie eating… Read More

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