The 15 Best Holiday Shopping Destinations in Michigan!

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Westwood Mall, Jackson, MI

Though it shares a name with the Marquette mall we'll talk about later, Westwood Mall in Jackson is an unusual proposition. Shopping is of course at a premium here with one of the last surviving…

Though it shares a name with the Marquette mall we'll talk about later, Westwood Mall in Jackson is…

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…

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 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,…

The 8 Best Bakeries in Michigan!

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Hinkley Bakery, Jackson, MI

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…

Going to Jackson, Michigan, any time soon? Stop in at Hinkley Bakery, which landed the top spot in…

The 8 Best Places for Desserts in Michigan!

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Babalu, Southern Cuisine with Latin Fair, Jackson, MI

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…

Taking the tapas concept to its logical conclusion, some of its desserts are small bites,…

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

Jackson School of the Arts, Jackson, MI

Featured in 10 Best Art Classes in Michigan

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… 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

CrossFit 517, Jackson, MI

Featured in The 9 Best CrossFit Gyms in Michigan!

Run Woodstock, Pinckney, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Road Races in Michigan!

Some of Michigan's best foot races involve several different features at once, and Run Woodstock won't lack for a diverse value. Running in early September, this foot race is considered “a… Read More

MSU Dairy, East Lansing, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Ice Cream Parlors in Michigan!

The MSU Dairy—which is an offshoot of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources—manages to combine the development of dairy products with a terrific ice cream, and serves it to the… Read More

Action Board Shop, East Lansing, MI

Featured in The Best Skate Shops in Michigan!

Out in East Lansing, Action Board Shop provides not only the area's college student population with some impressive varieties in skating gear, but most anyone else who comes by as well. Featuring… Read More

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

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