10 Best Thanksgiving Activities and Events in Michigan

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Ziibiwing Center, Mount Pleasant, MI

Michigan has a staggering Native American connection. So on Thanksgiving, a look at some of the culture of the Native Americans of Michigan via Mount Pleasant's Ziibiwing Center is an edifying…

Michigan has a staggering Native American connection. So on Thanksgiving, a look at some of the…

The 10 Best Casinos in Michigan!

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Soaring Eagle, Mount Pleasant, MI

It is all but impossible to talk about casinos in Michigan without considering the Soaring Eagle, one of the first such entities in the Lower Peninsula in Mount Pleasant. Table games abound here, as…

It is all but impossible to talk about casinos in Michigan without considering the Soaring Eagle,…

The 15 Best Activities for College Students in Michigan!

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Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel, Mount Pleasant, MI

One of Mount Pleasant’s biggest attractions is also one of its most varied, the Soaring Eagle complex. Part waterpark, part hotel, part casino, those over 18—which is to say most college…

One of Mount Pleasant’s biggest attractions is also one of its most varied, the Soaring Eagle…

The 7 Best Skate Parks in Michigan!

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Island Park Skate Park, Mount Pleasant, MI

Mount Pleasant's Island Park Skate Park isn't perhaps so elaborate as some might like, but with a nice field of ramps and jumps to enjoy, it won't be a slouch. Plus, its location in Mount…

Mount Pleasant's Island Park Skate Park isn't perhaps so elaborate as some might like, but with a…

The 10 Best Camping Spots in Michigan!

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River Ridge Campground, INC., Breckenridge, MI

In Breckenridge, campers get access to an upscale experience. Naturally, it's got a slate of family activities going for it, but there's plenty more going on here. Its proximity to the river offers…

In Breckenridge, campers get access to an upscale experience. Naturally, it's got a slate of family…

The 10 Best Tattoo Parlors in Michigan!

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Intricate Décor, Mount Pleasant, MI

Mount Pleasant's Intricate Decor boasts the work of Jason Rhodes, a tattoo artist with a surprising penchant for the panoramic, and the cinematic. A dramatic approach to Star Wars' Cloud City on…

Mount Pleasant's Intricate Decor boasts the work of Jason Rhodes, a tattoo artist with a surprising…

The 9 Best Mom & Pop Restaurants in Michigan!

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J.J. Ruby's, Ithaca, MI

A major part of Ithaca's dining scene, J.J. Ruby's is home to fare that many visitors consider the peak of mom and pop fare, focused on both “delicious” and “simple.” It's not…

A major part of Ithaca's dining scene, J.J. Ruby's is home to fare that many visitors consider the…

The 8 Best Bowling Alleys in Michigan!

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Valley Lanes Family Entertainment Center, Midland, MI

Heading for Midland? Then check out Valley Lanes Family Entertainment Center, a place that packs in plenty of thrills all in one locale. Try out the 26 lanes of bowling, backed up by three pool…

Heading for Midland? Then check out Valley Lanes Family Entertainment Center, a place that packs in…

10 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Michigan

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Dow Gardens, Midland, MI

While most people don't think of gardens when they think of Dow, Midland's Dow Gardens is easily one of Michigan's best. A 110-acre garden started by no less than Herbert Dow himself, the garden not…

While most people don't think of gardens when they think of Dow, Midland's Dow Gardens is easily…

The 10 Best Markets in Michigan!

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Lalonde's Market, Midland, MI

Midland's Lalonde's Market offers an exciting array of options, and not just in food, either. While the standards are all here, there are also some unusual departures like summer cocktail recipes on…

Midland's Lalonde's Market offers an exciting array of options, and not just in food, either. While…

Ziibiwing Center, Mount Pleasant, MI

Featured in 10 Best Thanksgiving Activities and Events in Michigan

Michigan has a staggering Native American connection. So on Thanksgiving, a look at some of the culture of the Native Americans of Michigan via Mount Pleasant's Ziibiwing Center is an edifying… Read More

Soaring Eagle, Mount Pleasant, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Casinos in Michigan!

Soaring Eagle Waterpark and Hotel, Mount Pleasant, MI

Featured in The 15 Best Activities for College Students in Michigan!

One of Mount Pleasant’s biggest attractions is also one of its most varied, the Soaring Eagle complex. Part waterpark, part hotel, part casino, those over 18—which is to say most college… Read More

Valley Lanes Family Entertainment Center, Midland, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Bowling Alleys in Michigan!

Heading for Midland? Then check out Valley Lanes Family Entertainment Center, a place that packs in plenty of thrills all in one locale. Try out the 26 lanes of bowling, backed up by three pool… Read More

Dow Gardens, Midland, MI

Featured in 10 Beautiful Botanical Gardens in Michigan!

Saginaw Children's Zoo, Saginaw, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Places for a Kid’s Birthday Party in Michigan!

The zoo in general has been known to be a fine birthday party spot for animal enthusiast children, but the Saginaw Children's Zoo in particular ratchets up the proceedings a bit with complete… Read More

Lalonde's Market, Midland, MI

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Whine, Midland, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Cocktail Bars in Michigan!

No, seriously. Whine. That's not a typo, but rather the handle of a Midland bar with a specialty in craft beers and cocktails. Whine offers the craft beer for those who enjoy it, of course, but for… Read More

CrossFit Steel Courage, Chesaning, MI

Featured in The 9 Best CrossFit Gyms in Michigan!

Head on out to Chesaning to get a look at CrossFit Steel Courage. Though the name sounds a bit overblown, the result goes for broad, generalized, but ultimately intense fitness training. With… Read More

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