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 Mountain Biking Trails in Michigan!

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Hayden Park, Hillsdale, MI

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,…

Right in the area around Hillsdale College in Hillsdale is Hayden Park, an eight-mile track geared…

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

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Michigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, MI

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…

For the racing fans, it's important to check out the Michigan International Speedway, which hosts…

The 10 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…

The Best Spots for French Fries in Michigan!

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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…

The 9 Best CrossFit Gyms in Michigan!

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CrossFit 517, Jackson, MI

Jackson's CrossFit 517 offers a wide range of options for those looking to get more into CrossFit, which helps make sure things don't go stale. Want to keep your kids active? Interested in learning…

Jackson's CrossFit 517 offers a wide range of options for those looking to get more into CrossFit,…

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 10 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…

The 9 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,…

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

Slayton Arboretum, Hillsdale, MI

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Gilbert Chocolates, Jackson, MI

Featured in 8 Best Chocolate Shops in Michigan

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… 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

EpIQ Escapes, Jackson, MI

Featured in The 7 Best Escape Rooms in Michigan!

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… Read More

The Parlour, Jackson, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Places for BIG Food in Michigan!

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… Read More

FiveOneSeven Salon, Jackson, MI

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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

Babalu, Southern Cuisine with Latin Fair, Jackson, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Places for Desserts in Michigan!

Taking the tapas concept to its logical conclusion, some of its desserts are small bites, well-suited for sharing. The dulce de leche cheesecake bites and the cayenne chocolate truffles are handily… Read More

Hinkley Bakery, Jackson, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Bakeries in Michigan!

Going to Jackson, Michigan, any time soon? Stop in at Hinkley Bakery, which landed the top spot in MLive's Michigan's Best Donut competition. The bakery dates back to an indeterminate time, but it's… Read More

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