Michigan

Michigan is full of great finds. This one sits at the top of the list. Forget crowded outlet…

By Adeline Parker · Apr 22

All-you-can-eat crab legs sound like a promise most restaurants cannot keep. This Michigan seafood buffet keeps it every…

By Eliza Thornton · Apr 21

Michigan is literally sitting on 20% of the world’s fresh water and people are out here eating frozen…

By Eliza Thornton · Apr 20

Okay, I have to tell you about this place, because I almost drove right past it and it…

By Gideon Hartwell · Apr 19

A quick stop can turn into a full afternoon when a place is this hard to leave. You…

By Adeline Parker · Apr 19

This is the kind of place where one quick stop turns into a full basket before you even…

By Lenora Winslow · Apr 18

You do not usually plan a trip around a sandwich, but this is exactly the kind of place…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 13

Ever get the feeling you are about to find a place people cannot believe is real until they…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 9

Michigan knows cars better than almost anywhere else, so a place like this already has a head start.…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 6

A great meal can turn an ordinary stop into the highlight of the whole trip. The drive feels…

By Cedric Vale · Apr 6

Some outdoor places change your mood the second you arrive. The noise fades. The pace slows. And suddenly,…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 5

Some places do not look real until you see them with your own eyes. The color catches you…

By Iris Bellamy · Apr 5

As kids, we could hardly wait to get a few coins in our pockets and run to the…

By Daniel Mercer · Apr 4

A castle is not something most people expect to stumble across on a drive through Michigan. That surprise…

By Clara Whitmore · Apr 3

Not every great meal comes with bright lights and a busy downtown crowd. Some are waiting out on…

By Adeline Parker · Apr 2

What makes a buffet worth driving across Michigan to try it? For one Amish-style spot, the answer shows…

By Clara Whitmore · Mar 29

I have a confession to make. I found a small town in Michigan that practically ripped the stress…

By Daniel Mercer · Mar 29

My family had a tradition of going out for breakfast on Saturday mornings. I can still remember the…

By Daniel Mercer · Mar 26

Looking for the best green escapes in Michigan? These botanical gardens and arboretums offer more than just plants.…

By Eliza Thornton · Mar 23

I have always wanted to live by a big lake. That feeling of being by the sea, while…

By Daniel Mercer · Mar 23

“Is this real?” might be the first words you say when you arrive here. It has that effect…

By Daniel Mercer · Mar 21

Have you ever wanted a sandwich so big it changes the way you think about lunch? In Michigan,…

By Adeline Parker · Mar 21

“Can I order another one?” is probably the phrase you’ll hear most here. There’s a deli in Ann…

By Daniel Mercer · Mar 20

Michigan’s museums hold plenty of surprises, and this one immerses you like no other. In the northern Lower…

By Adeline Parker · Mar 20

Ready to make winter your favorite season? Don’t stay inside when Michigan turns into a winter wonderland. Have…

By Eliza Thornton · Mar 20

Looking for a way to add a twist to your usual ice outing? In Michigan, there’s an experience…

By Clara Whitmore · Mar 20

“Are we going?” That was always my dad’s question when he got home from work. We would head…

By Daniel Mercer · Mar 20

Looking for a classic diner experience that actually delivers? In Michigan, there are spots where the food, the…

By Clara Whitmore · Mar 20

If you don’t have the time to make your own meal or wait around in a restaurant, these…

By Daniel Mercer · Mar 20

Some restaurants are more than just a place to eat. They are living pieces of history. This family…

By Eliza Thornton · Mar 19

Ever thought you knew Michigan, only to discover something that changes your plans in an instant? Up north,…

By Adeline Parker · Mar 19

Walk a mile along Michigan’s northern shoreline and discover a place full of surprises. This spot was once…

By Eliza Thornton · Mar 19

Michigan might not be the first place people think about when Mexican food comes to mind, but skipping…

By Adeline Parker · Mar 18

Some sandwiches are just sandwiches, but every once in a while, you come across one that stops you…

By Clara Whitmore · Mar 17

Michigan is in love with the cheeseburger, and it shows in every bite across the state. From cozy…

By Adeline Parker · Mar 16

Have you ever stood at the edge of a great lake and felt the world slow down around…

By Clara Whitmore · Mar 16

Some meals stay with you long after the plates are cleared. This was one of those. I left…

By Eliza Thornton · Mar 14

Michigan might not be the first place you picture for swaying palms, thatched roofs, and tropical vibes. Yet…

By Adeline Parker · Mar 13

I think we can all agree we’ve loved a great Reuben since we were kids. There’s something about…

By Daniel Mercer · Mar 12