Our 15 Favorite Festivals in Michigan

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National Asparagus Festival, Hart, MI

Before the apples, before the blueberries, and even before the strawberries, there's a crop that comes on in Michigan that doesn't always appeal to the kid in you: asparagus. In Hart, however, that's…

Before the apples, before the blueberries, and even before the strawberries, there's a crop that…

Michigan's 15 Most Amazing Wonders

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Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Hart, MI

Not the only sand dune-related entry on our list, but still a point worth checking out, Silver Lake Sand Dunes near Hart actually manages to look like a desert. That may unnerve some people—the…

Not the only sand dune-related entry on our list, but still a point worth checking out, Silver Lake…

7 Best Fried Food Places in Michigan

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National Asparagus Festival, Oceana County, MI

Another once-a-year phenomenon, you'll be able to hit the National Asparagus Festival in Oceana County to try some deep-fried asparagus. Interestingly, that's just for starters, as you'll see…

Another once-a-year phenomenon, you'll be able to hit the National Asparagus Festival in Oceana…

Michigan's Best Craft Fairs

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Pentwater Fine Arts and Craft Fair, Pentwater, MI

Pentwater hosts its annual Fine Arts and Crafts Fair, boasting some of the finest crafts in the area. It's widely regarded as one of the best events Pentwater hosts, and features a variety of…

Pentwater hosts its annual Fine Arts and Crafts Fair, boasting some of the finest crafts in the…

The 10 Best Burgers in Michigan!

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Brown Bear Burger at Brown Bear, Shelby, MI

Brace yourself for the monster Brown Bear Burger, offered up at the Brown Bear tavern in Shelby. This beauty features not only burger, but also ham, onions, peppers, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, and a…

Brace yourself for the monster Brown Bear Burger, offered up at the Brown Bear tavern in Shelby.…

The 7 Best Skate Parks in Michigan!

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Hart Ramps & Rails Skate Park, Hart, MI

Though the Hart Ramps & Rails Skate Park in Hart, Michigan isn't much of a skate park, its location in Hart—a city of just over 2,000 as of the 2010 census—makes it unique for its…

Though the Hart Ramps & Rails Skate Park in Hart, Michigan isn't much of a skate park, its…

Preserving Our Past: MI's Best Historical Sites

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Shrine of the Pines, Baldwin, MI

Near Baldwin, and not too far from the Red Moose Lodge and the Pere Marquette River Lodge, the Shrine of the Pines features the work of furniture maker Raymond Overholzer. Overholzer's work tended…

Near Baldwin, and not too far from the Red Moose Lodge and the Pere Marquette River Lodge, the…

The 10 Best Camping Spots in Michigan!

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Dunes Harbor Family Camp, Silver Lake, MI

A more recent addition to the roster, those looking for a newer campground will find it in Dunes Harbor Family Camp. Offering 60 waterfront campsites just for a start, your chances of landing a spot…

A more recent addition to the roster, those looking for a newer campground will find it in Dunes…

15 Best Picnic Spots in Michigan

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Silver Lake State Park, Mears, MI

Head on up to Mears for one great picnicking possibility in Silver Lake State Park. While most state parks make excellent picnic choices, Silver Lake State Park has the added distinction of offering…

Head on up to Mears for one great picnicking possibility in Silver Lake State Park. While most…

15 Best Hiking Trails in Michigan!

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Ludington State Park, Ludington, MI

In Ludington-as the name suggests-the state park of the same name offers 5,300 acres to consider and with all that space, there's a lot waiting for the intrepid (or not so intrepid) hiker. Foot…

In Ludington-as the name suggests-the state park of the same name offers 5,300 acres to consider…

Pentwater Fine Arts and Craft Fair, Pentwater, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Craft Fairs in Michigan!

Pentwater hosts its annual Fine Arts and Crafts Fair, boasting some of the finest crafts in the area. It's widely regarded as one of the best events Pentwater hosts, and features a variety of… Read More

Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Hart, MI

Featured in The 15 Most Amazing Wonders to Discover in Michigan!

Not the only sand dune-related entry on our list, but still a point worth checking out, Silver Lake Sand Dunes near Hart actually manages to look like a desert. That may unnerve some people—the… Read More

Ludington State Park, Ludington, MI

Featured in 15 Best Hiking Trails in Michigan!

In Ludington-as the name suggests-the state park of the same name offers 5,300 acres to consider and with all that space, there's a lot waiting for the intrepid (or not so intrepid) hiker. Foot… Read More

Brooklyn's Bagels, Muskegon, MI

Featured in The 7 Best Bagel Shops in Michigan!

Head out to Muskegon to get your hands on a Brooklyn's Bagel. Proud home of the $0.94 Large Latte, as a scrolling bar on the website will inform, Brooklyn's also boasts nitro-brew coffee and a host… Read More

Naan Pizza, Muskegon, MI

Featured in The 7 Best Fusion Restaurants in Michigan!

Muskegon's Naan Pizza features one of the strangest fusions I've seen in some time. As the name suggests, it's pizza involving naan, a kind of bread from a variety of locales in south and central… Read More

Ludington Freedom Festival, Ludington, MI

Featured in The Perfect Fourth of July in Michigan

The Ludington Freedom Festival in Ludington has run every year around the Fourth of July since 1874, and with that kind of experience, you know they know how to do it up right. It starts on July 3,… Read More

Shrine of the Pines, Baldwin, MI

Featured in The Top 15 Historical Sites in Michigan!

Near Baldwin, and not too far from the Red Moose Lodge and the Pere Marquette River Lodge, the Shrine of the Pines features the work of furniture maker Raymond Overholzer. Overholzer's work tended… Read More

Drip Drop Drink, Muskegon, MI

Featured in The 9 Coolest Coffee Shops in Michigan!

While the Muskegon Drip Drop Drink location is itself known for excellent coffee—the Cubano Chocolate is especially recommended, a combination of raw sugar over espresso, then another dose of… Read More

Big M, Manistee, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Mountain Biking Trails in Michigan!

Manistee's Big M offers a very big course indeed, measuring out at a whopping 33 miles. It's not just the length, of course, but it's also the terrain; featuring long flats and hilly segments, Big M… Read More

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