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items Great places to eat, stay, shop and explore in Michigan.
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Shop til you drop
Restaurants
Some of the best places to eat in Michigan.
Great atmosphere, fantastic food. Perfect date night spot.
Northwoods Steakhouse
Best chicken dinners in Northern Michigan.
Iva's Chicken Dinners
Outdoor dining overlooking the lake is very cool. Live music and great food.
Kenyon's Lakeside Resort
Steaks, seafood and lots more. Love their salmon. Great food!
Lucky's Steakhouse
The BEST food in town! So authentic tasting. The warm homemade chips and fresh salsa is outstanding. Shredded chicken quesadilla was fantastic. It’s a family run restaurant and they love what they do. A MUST try!!
Rancheros Mexican Grill
Unique atmosphere and good food. They have a fantastic pot roast and burgers. They have a cool souvenir store too.
Home - LumberJack Food & Spirits
A fantastic hometown ice cream shop with monthly flavors of homemade ice cream and a ton of dessert and drink choices. Cones, sundaes shakes and ice cream cakes. Soft serve, frozen yogurt and hand dipped. This family business gives back to the commun...
Uncle Ray's Dairyland
The kids will be entertained as they cook delicious food right in front of you. You will love their fried rice and yum yum sauce. A must try in Fenton.
Sagano of Fenton
Coffee Shops/Cafes
Nothing better than a great coffee shop!
Love this adorable place. Ice cream, coffees, boba tea and great sandwiches. Very friendly staff.
The Victorian Cafe
Best little coffee kiosk I’ve been to. Great tasting coffee, lots of specialty lattes and good tasting food. Very friendly staff. Right across from TSC store.
Stone Mountain Coffee
Their donuts are fantastic! I worked there as a teenager so I know they are good quality. Their nutty donuts and apple fritter are my favorites. They sure coffee too.
Holly Donut Shop
Come in first great tasting coffee and browse the unique souvenirs then relax in their comfortable lounge chairs and play checkers. You will see lots of town people getting together here. Love this quaint shop.
Battle Alley Coffee Co. - Coffee Shop and Micro Roaster
Biggby is my favorite coffee franchise. Great taste, lots of variety in drinks and food.
BIGGBY COFFEE
This charming coffee shop & store has more than just good coffee & beverages. They have a bookstore, retail clothing & collectibles and many pop up events such as a mother/daughter tea. A great small town gathering spot where you can drin...
Bridge Street Brewtique Coffee Shop & Store
Hotels/Attractions
Local places to stay and entertainment for the family.
Lots of great hiking trails and beautiful views.
Huron-Manistee National Forests Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center
The kids will love feeding the animals. A great stop on your way to the U.P.
Roscommon Zoo
Happens every summer in August in West Branch, MI. Rodeos, rides, animals, games and yummy food. Bring the whole family.
Ogemaw County Fair
A great place to take the whole family for peace and tranquility. No cars allowed. Bike ride the island, ride in a horse & buggy, shop the quaint town, see them make homemade fudge and see the butterfly museum. It’s most beautiful in the summer m...
Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau
A charming apple orchard with hayrides, apple picking, fresh donuts & cider, a home decor store and a hard cider adult beverage store. Get your fall pumpkins and enjoy a family day!
The Fruitful Orchard & Cider Mill: Home
Services
Area Vendors who provide services you need.
A great place to get a relaxing pedicure, manicure or a great new haircut.
Ann's Hair Affair & Spa
If you need help filing your tax returns call and ask for Carl! He was s big help.
Liberty Tax
Shop til you drop
They have locations in Lansing and Battle Creek. This is a bucket list shopping/dining destination. A cute food court with adorable seating, live music, bar, many food choices, along with fresh produce, live plants, household decor and gifts, and so ...
Horrocks Farm Market
Shop til you drop at Detroit’s Eastern Market! They have a ton of local produce, flowers and handmade vendors in the open market. Then you have blocks of stores selling tasty food, unique gifts, coffee shops, and so much more.
Eastern Market