DINING IN MICHIGAN - The Gander

Aug 2025 12

The Grand Rapids Food Guide: The best new restaurants of 2025

By Stacy Rounds | FOOD AND DRINK, FOOD GUIDE GRAND RAPIDS, Stacy Rounds

We asked our readers to tell us their favorite new restaurants in Grand Rapids. Here's what they said.

A bowl of red beans and rice at Garden District, the best new restaurant in Grand Rapids

Jul 2025 28

These 8 restaurants in Michigan really committed to their themes

By Sophie Boudreau | FOOD AND DRINK, EVERGREEN, Sophie Boudreau

Take your dining experience to a playful new level with our roundup of the best themed restaurants in Michigan.

a vintage blue car in front of a restaurant advertising burgers and beers

Jul 2025 18

11 of the best public splash pads in Michigan

By Chaunie Brusie | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Chaunie Brusie

Check out our list of the best public splash pads in Michigan, including free options and the largest splash pad in the state!

children run and play in the water of a michigan splash pad

Jul 2025 15

The 15 best waterfront restaurants in Michigan, according to locals

By Chaunie Brusie | FOOD AND DRINK, EVERGREEN, Chaunie Brusie

The best waterfront restaurants in Michigan are the ones the locals love—here are the hidden gems we found, plus some beloved favorites.

a plate of food with a glass of white wine on a table in front of a view of the waterfront

Jul 2025 15

11 quaint & historical B&Bs in Michigan

By Chaunie Brusie | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Chaunie Brusie

From the Upper Peninsula to the Lower Peninsula, here are the most quaint and historical B&Bs in Michigan to enjoy on your next restful retreat.

the exterior of a Victorian inn-turned bed and breakfast

Jul 2025 15

I took my 5 kids to their first Michigan rodeo & it was unforgettable

By Chaunie Brusie | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Chaunie Brusie

Planning a visit to the Great Lakes Rodeo—held every Father’s Day weekend in the small town of Gwinn, MI, just outside of Marquette—means you and your family can experience the excitement of a rodeo (honestly, I was blown away) along with the natural wonders, restaurants, and beauty that Michigan’s UP has to offer.