100 Exciting Michigan Spring Festivals & Events
The arrival of spring brings with it many things — birds chirping, flowers blooming, and warmer temperatures. Michigan springtime also means festival season. If you’ve been itching to get outside
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Awesome Mitten’s Guide to the Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival
Springtime in Michigan can mean a lot of things: birds chirping, flowers blooming, flowing rivers and waterfalls, and of course, maple syrup. Michigan loves its maple syrup and its maple
Awesome Mitten’s Guide to Visiting the Michigan DNR Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit
If you’re an adventure seeker looking for a way to experience the beauty and wonder of Michigan’s outdoors, the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit is the ideal location to
3 AWESOME Charlevoix Michigan Mushroom House Tours & Day Trip Ideas
Throughout Michigan, there are hundreds of architectural marvels to discover. From Victorian-era homes with ornate exterior designs and a haunting appeal to sprawling estates that were once owned by the
12 AWESOME Michigan Day Trips From Grand Rapids
There are lots of great things to do in Grand Rapids, whether that’s spending some time at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park or touring the Grand Rapids Art
12 Awesome Spring Things to Do in the Upper Peninsula
If you’re looking for adventure this spring in Michigan, there’s no better place to find it than in the Upper Peninsula. The season can be slow to arrive so far
Visit the Fairy Forest of Grass Lake Village | A Michigan Day Trip Idea
When the real world starts to feel like a bit too much, it’s time to find a place where magic reigns supreme. Fortunately, for those in Michigan, wonder and enchantment
Awesome Mitten’s Guide to Visiting Horrocks Farm Market in Lansing
A trip to the farmer’s market is a quintessential Michigan experience, and nearly every town across the state offers some sort of weekly market experience for locals and visitors. However,
Awesome Mitten’s Guide to the BEST Things to Do in Saginaw Michigan
Described as a city built on opportunity, there is endless potential in Saginaw Michigan. Located north of Flint Michigan and just a short drive from Saginaw Bay and the Thumbcoast,
18 Magnificent Castles in Michigan to Visit
Did you know there are dozens of castles in Michigan? Many of them are not well known and are often a hidden surprise (and some aren’t actual “castles” but bear
12 Exciting Michigan Day Trips From Detroit
Detroit has numerous experiences to enjoy, with a wide range of activities for people of all ages. Yet, there’s much to do throughout this region, and a few day trips
26 BEST Things to Do in Munising Michigan All Year
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is often described as a magical, mythical wonderland where waterfalls can be discovered around every turn and ocean-sized waves define the rocky shorelines. That description couldn’t be
12 Best Local Hotels in Munising MI & Other Lodging Options
Planning a trip to Munising? Check out the top local hotels in Munising MI, as well as B&Bs, vacation rentals, and campgrounds. Munising’s motto is “Picture Perfect” — and it
Awesome Mitten’s Guide to the Saginaw Castle Museum
The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History is the ultimate source for understanding everything about this esteemed Michigan location. Born as a functional post office, yet dressed in the architectural
A First-Timer’s Guide to Ludington: Parks, Shops, and Shoreline Stops
Ludington might be a small Lake Michigan harbor town, but it punches way above its weight when it comes to things to do. With the Pere Marquette River winding through