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We found the 3 best budget-friendly steakhouses in Detroit
Detroit is home to a variety of locally owned steakhouses that offer high-quality cuts at affordable prices.
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That one time in Michigan: When we became the Wolverine State
How did Michigan become tied to an animal that’s practically nonexistent there?
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Readers’ Choice: Top 5 Bowling Spots in Michigan
Our readers have spoken, and we’ve compiled a list of the five best bowling alleys in Michigan according to our recent poll.
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You can visit these 1,000-year-old Native American carvings in Michigan’s Thumb
Along a backroad just south of Bad Axe, a small dirt parking lot and unassuming sign are the only hints of something bigger—and deeply significant to the Indigenous people of Michigan—in the woods beyond.
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Michigan city named best place in America for beer
From the Grand Rapids breweries to its beer-centric events and offerings, the city’s beer culture is unmatched. No wonder it won best beer city in America!
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Ditch the fast fashion: 12 sites for sustainable shopping in Detroit
From thrift shops Macklemore would love to #aesthetic downtown boutiques, here’s who’s leading the pack when it comes to sustainable shopping in Detroit.
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6 historic Michigan theaters thriving as labors of love
Here are some of the heroes (and heroic organizations and communities) helping Michigan theaters stand the test of time.
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Exploring the 8 oldest buildings in Lansing
From decommissioned officer quarters to bowling alleys from the 1920s, here are fascinating historical details about the oldest buildings in Lansing, Michigan.
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That one time in Michigan: When a Dutch town invented a festival of flowers
A quick history of Holland, Michigan, and its Tulip Time Festival.
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10 must-visit art and culture hotspots in Michigan
Whether you’re moved by the brushstroke of a master painter, the grace of a sculptor’s chisel, or the vitality of street art, there’s something here for every aesthetic appetite. So, don your explorer’s hat and prepare to be captivated, as we embark on a curated journey through Michigan’s top 10 havens of artistry and heritage.

























