Pączki Day in the Mitten: It’s Not Just a Donut!
When Fat Tuesday arrives each year, the best way for Michiganders to celebrate is by indulging in the traditional Polish jelly-filled pastry known as a…
8 Lesser-Known Michigan Beaches You Need to Explore
Surrounded by the magnificent Great Lakes, Michigan is full of beautiful beaches. Our writers at Awesome Mitten are letting you in on a few…
How to Enjoy an Awesome Michigan Thanksgiving Dinner
Celebrate the Mitten this Thanksgiving with a hearty Michigan-based meal. Here are some ideas of Michigan foods and products to get you started with your…
ULTIMATE Guide to the Detroit Zoo Lights
Checking out the various holiday light displays in local neighborhoods has become a time-honored tradition in the Motor City, but there are, perhaps, no…
Your Guide to Holiday Nights Dinner at Eagle Tavern in Greenfield Village
Although the tradition is fairly new to me, Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village is one of my favorite Michigan Christmas activities. The carolers, costumes,…
Spartans vs Wolverines: Ultimate Michigan Football Rivalry
It’s that time of year again. Whether the temperature is in the 40s or the 80s (this may seem like a huge temperature differential,…
Awesome Mitten Favorites: 5 Unique Michigan Pumpkin Patches
Autumn in Michigan is brief yet magnificent. Part of that fall magic includes visiting local farms to do all the fall things — pick…
ULTIMATE Guide to Planning a Ford Rouge Factory Tour
Michigan has a proud automobile history and the Ford Rouge Factory Tour is one of the best ways to see the state’s rich history…
Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland: A Michigan Day Trip Destination
The small City of Frankenmuth in Mid-Michigan is synonymous with the holidays. Thousands of people gather in this Little Bavaria to enjoy holiday shopping,…
Graffiti Alley & More Amazing Street Art in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor is close enough to my hometown of Fenton that I’m lucky enough to visit quite often, whether for photoshoots or, my favorite,…
Seize Summer Like a Local in Flint & Genesee County
Sometimes our family gets so caught up in catching new adventures far from home that we often forget what is right in our backyard…
11 Top Detroit Summer Activities to Experience This Year
Michigan summers can run the gamut from being nice and cool to hot and humid. Yet, no matter the weather, there are always plenty…
Awesome Mitten’s Guide to the Best Things to Do in Ann Arbor Michigan
Whether you plan to spend one day exploring the city or you are hoping to spend the academic year in town, you will find…
Rustic Charm at McCallum’s Orchard & Cider Mill’s 100 Year Old Farm
I recently visited McCallum’s Orchard & Cider Mill in Jeddo, MI (located in the thumb) to pick fresh, juicy strawberries and cherries. Call me…
10 Tried & True Ann Arbor Restaurants to Tempt Your Tastebuds
Ann Arbor MI is a city that perfectly blends its historic charm with its funky, eclectic vibe, which makes it the ideal foodie destination….
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