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…
Unraveling the Mystery of the Lake Michigan Triangle | The Bermuda Triangle of the Great Lakes
Most people have heard of the Bermuda Triangle — the mysterious spot in the Atlantic Ocean where dozens of ships and airplanes have gone…
12 Can’t-Miss Christmas Holiday Events in Grand Rapids
The days may be short and dark during a Michigan December, but the holiday season is full of bright possibilities in Grand Rapids. Each…
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 Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids Michigan
There are some truly wondrous museums, sites, and places in Michigan that will make your eye widen, make your jaw drop, and leave a…
A Michigan Love Story: Camping on North Manitou Island
I thought I hated camping. I didn’t think I was an “outdoorsy” person. Of course, I loved to play outside growing up. We lived…
Exploring ArtPrize 2024: How to See 3 of the BEST ArtPrize Venues in One Hour
One of my favorite traditions of the fall season in Grand Rapids Michigan is experiencing ArtPrize. As an ever-evolving art festival, ArtPrize features hundreds of…
5 Awesome Kid-Friendly Sleeping Bear Dunes Adventures
Ah, vacationing with small children can hold so much excitement and happiness; seeing things through their eyes is simply the best. But, also… there…
5 Reasons Lake Michigan Is the Best Great Lake
Growing up in Metro Detroit, I only visited Lake Michigan a handful of times as a kid, but the beauty and power of the…
ArtPrize Grand Rapids 2025 | Top 10 Things to Know & Do
Grand Rapids has established itself as a cultural hub in Michigan, boasting dozens of museums and plenty of public art displays. But perhaps there’s…
AWESOME Guide to Millennium Park Grand Rapids
Whether you’re planning a solo trip or a family outing, Millennium Park Grand Rapids is its own bit of paradise in West Michigan. With…
14 Excellent Restaurants in Ludington Michigan to Enjoy
Add a visit to these top local restaurants in Ludington Michigan to your list of the best things to do in Ludington this year!…
AWESOME Guide to Silver Lake Sand Dunes Michigan
If you like getting out and exploring, there are plenty of great places to do that throughout Michigan. One of the best places, though,…
Savor Ice Cream Aboard a Pirate Ship at Captain Sundae
Ahoy, ice cream enthusiasts! If you’ve always wanted to devour a delicious ice cream sundae while aboard a pirate ship, Captain Sundae is a…
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