Cottage Book Shop, Glen Arbor, MI

Bookstores abound in Michigan, from the last survivor of the great chain wars Barnes & Noble to the independent bookstore. Those wanting a unique bookstore experience will be able to get just… Read More

The 8 Best Boat Tours in Michigan!

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Nauti-Cat, Traverse City, MI

Traverse City's Nauti-Cat comes with an unusual pedigree: it's home to the single largest commercial sailing catamaran in the Great Lakes. It's got passenger space enough for 40—so this is… Read More

The 7 Best Trivia Nights in Michigan!

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Incredible Mo's, Traverse City, MI

Incredible Mo's in Traverse City offers a lot of exciting fun under one roof. There's not only bowling to be had here, but also an arcade, laser tag, and the first Juke N Box arena in the entirety of… Read More

The 15 Most Amazing Wonders to Discover in Michigan!

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Sleeping Bear Dunes

Thirty-five miles of hilly sand may sound like a big cat box to many, but that's also a worthwhile description of Sleeping Bear Dunes. Visible from outer space, this massive conglomeration of sand… Read More

8 Best Bowling Alleys in Michigan!

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Incredible Mo's, Grawn, MI

Grawn—not far from Traverse City, quite possibly Michigan's capital city of awesome—may not be a destination of choice for many Michigan travelers, but those who do will have the chance… Read More

10 Best Arcades in Michigan!

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The Coin Slot, Traverse City, MI

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

The 11 Best Hotels and Resorts for Families in Michigan!

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Great Wolf Lodge, Traverse City, MI

Traverse City's Great Wolf Lodge is easily one of the best places for family vacationing around. Start with two separate water parks, one indoors and one outdoors. Then step up to an array of kids'… Read More

10 Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Michigan!

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The Homestead, Glen Arbor, MI

The Homestead in Glen Arbor is actually a complex of resorts all in one package, allowing for incredible versatility. The Little Belle, for example, is commonly regarded as the best option for… Read More

The 13 Best Family-Friendly Attractions in Michigan!

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Play in the Sleeping Bear Dunes

Sand can be found all over Michigan. It makes well-drilling out here fairly easy in many places. Full on lakeshore sand is just as easy to find, and for the absolute king of sand piles, check out… Read More

The 6 Best Jazz Clubs in Michigan!

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Poppycock's, Traverse City, MI

Finding jazz clubs outside of Detroit is no mean feat, but Traverse City supplies us with one great option in Poppycock's. Operating since 1989 in an historic building that's been host to a variety… Read More

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