Starchy Goodness: Michigan's Best French Fries

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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…

Romantic Escapes: 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…

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…

10 Best Record Stores in Michigan

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Checker Records, Hillsdale, MI

Hillsdale's Checker Records has something of a unique prospect to it, as it will surprise you to find that it took home top honors on MLive's Best Coffee Shops in Michigan list. We know, this is a…

Hillsdale's Checker Records has something of a unique prospect to it, as it will surprise you to…

The 8 Best Antique Stores in Michigan!

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Hog Creek Antique Mall, Allen, MI

Allen, Michigan, is sometimes called the “Antique Capital of the World,” and given how many antique stores there are in Allen, that's not a surprise. Hog Creek Antique Mall, however, may…

Allen, Michigan, is sometimes called the “Antique Capital of the World,” and given how…

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,…

West Texas Barbecue Co., Jackson, MI

Featured in The 9 Best BBQ Joints in Michigan!

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,… 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

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

Tibbits Opera House, Coldwater, MI

Featured in The Top 15 Historical Sites in Michigan!

Coldwater is home to one of the biggest names in theater in the state of Michigan: The Tibbits Opera House. Constructed back in 1882, it's been in pretty much continuous operation ever since, and to… Read More

Marshall Hardware, LLC, Marshall, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Hardware Stores in Michigan!

A long-time mainstay in Marshall, Marshall Hardware boasts a wide variety of hardware store staples, and some material that's hard to find just about anywhere else. Check out Herman's for items like… 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

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

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

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