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For those who want to put a little learning in the family vacation, or just want a quick shot of high culture while on the road, Michigan museums can be a great place to stop. Check out some of...
Even with the ability to consume music digitally, vinyl still holds a special place in our hearts. There’s something about holding the physical copy in your hands. The crackle as you put the...
New Year’s Eve means big parties—have you planned your celebration yet? If not, no worries. We’ve got just what you’re looking for. You’ll find a bar preparing to finish out the year with a bang!...
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Michigan loves movies. Not only does it love making them, it also loves showing them. Most any town big enough to command at least two stoplights has a movie theater in it somewhere, or at least...
Diners are nostalgic, simple restaurants that offer up hearty American food that tastes like home. And in Michigan, from Lansing to Benton Harbor, you’ll find that perfect home-style. Enjoy all of...
Michigan's got a lot of amazing things to see and do, but we've been a bit remiss. While we've shown you hiking trails, the very best music venues, delicious restaurants and just about anything in...
Unspoiled, natural beauty is a great way to define the basic identity of large parts of Michigan. Even as far back as 2010, the state was increasingly trending rural according to census data from...