Preserving Our Past: MI's Best Historical Sites

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Windemere, Walloon Lake, MI

Up around Traverse City, on Walloon Lake, there's a chunk of literary history that won't be apparent until the name dropping's done. Windemere by itself may not mean much until we provide its alias:…

Up around Traverse City, on Walloon Lake, there's a chunk of literary history that won't be…

Our 15 Favorite Festivals in Michigan

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National Morel Mushroom Festival, Boyne City, MI

Springtime is mushroom hunting season for a lot of folks in Michigan, and in Boyne City, the National Morel Mushroom Festival is the ultimate celebration of these tasty fungi. Always held the weekend…

Springtime is mushroom hunting season for a lot of folks in Michigan, and in Boyne City, the…

The Perfect Fourth of July in Michigan

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Boyne City's Fourth of July, Boyne City, MI

Boyne City will be putting on an impressive event. Some of the high points include the interactive Commemorative Raft Race where you are invited to throw water, as well as the Children's Pie-Eating…

Boyne City will be putting on an impressive event. Some of the high points include the interactive…

The 9 Best Nail Salons in Michigan!

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En Vogue Salon, Boyne City, MI

Those going to Boyne Mountain for skiing will be happy to know about En Vogue Salon, where it will be possible to get your nails done after—or even before, whichever—a day of skiing. A…

Those going to Boyne Mountain for skiing will be happy to know about En Vogue Salon, where it will…

The 8 Best Antique Stores in Michigan!

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Vintage Mercantile, Walloon Lake, MI

Get a taste for Michigan's small town life with a stop at the Vintage Mercantile in Walloon Lake. Not far from Petoskey, this little shop offers a wide array of antiques to check out ranging from…

Get a taste for Michigan's small town life with a stop at the Vintage Mercantile in Walloon Lake.…

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

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Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls, MI

To get away for a vacation of winter sports, delicious food, and cozy fires, Boyne Mountain Resort is your place. The resort has a variety of delicious dining spots, a indoor waterpark for the days…

To get away for a vacation of winter sports, delicious food, and cozy fires, Boyne Mountain Resort…

The 7 Best French Restaurants in Michigan!

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Cafe Sante, Boyne City, MI

Cafe Sante in Boyne City comes with a bit of backstory to it. This home of "European classics" that serves all three meals was once visited by no less than Chef Mario Batali. Batali asked a local…

Cafe Sante in Boyne City comes with a bit of backstory to it. This home of "European classics" that…

8 Best Chocolate Shops in Michigan

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Kilwin's, Petoskey, MI

Kilwin's in Petoskey—among other places—has been a major part of Northern Michigan life since the 1940s, and when it comes to chocolate, it still focuses on making chocolate, fudge, and…

Kilwin's in Petoskey—among other places—has been a major part of Northern Michigan life…

The 7 Best Trivia Nights in Michigan!

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Burnt Marshmallow Brewery, Petoskey, MI

Trivia nights in Michigan go as far north as Petoskey, where the Burnt Marshmallow Brewery offers up beers and brain-teasers for anyone ready to tackle the challenge. Beers are downright aplenty out…

Trivia nights in Michigan go as far north as Petoskey, where the Burnt Marshmallow Brewery offers…

Crisp and refreshing: Michigan's Best Beer Gardens

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The Back Lot, Petoskey, MI

Beer gardens can be found all over Michigan, and Petoskey is no exception. The Back Lot is a comparatively new addition to the field, and offers both attractions and architectural treasures to keep…

Beer gardens can be found all over Michigan, and Petoskey is no exception. The Back Lot is a…

Those going to Boyne Mountain for skiing will be happy to know about En Vogue Salon, where it will be possible to get your nails done after—or even before, whichever—a day of skiing. A… Read More

Vernales Restaurant, Harbor Springs, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Steakhouse in Michigan!

Harbor Springs plays host to this unlikely hit, ranked number one on MLive's 2015 list of the best steakhouses in Michigan. Vernales bills itself as a chop house, wine cellar and sports bar, which is… Read More

Black Mountain Pathway, Onway, MI

Featured in 15 Best Hiking Trails in Michigan!

When it comes to hiking versatility, it's hard to pass up Black Mountain Pathway in Onaway, not too far from Cheboygan in the northern Lower Peninsula. Offering 30 miles of groomed trail, users will… Read More

Fay Martin River Resort, Indian River, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Boat Rentals in Michigan!

Indian River's Fay Martin River Resort takes the focus off the lake and puts it on the river instead. Found between two lakes itself, the Fay Martin River Resort is on the famous Indian River,… Read More

Beaver Island Historical Society, Beaver Island, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Historical Societies in Michigan

Islands are fairly numerous in Michigan, and Beaver Island is one of these. There's also a lot of history involved with Beaver Island worth noting, including that Beaver Island was home to the United… Read More

The Coin Slot, Traverse City, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Arcades in Michigan!

Oh, Traverse City...once again you do not let us down! The home of museums, art, upscale dining, agriculture, casinos, and pretty much everything else in Michigan delivers once more by offering me… Read More

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