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(231) 347-2438 401 E. Lake St., Petoskey, MI 49770 www.lakeandhoward.com After settling in, we headed to a place right in the heart of town. Actually it’s two places. Up front it’s Symons General Store, and in back it’s an incredible gourmet restaurant and wine cellar called Chandler’s. Symons is the real deal. It’s an authentic little general store that’ll totally …
(313) 898-3007 6559 Grand River Ave., Detroit, MI 48208 www.mbad.org Our last stop in Detroit was a cultural experience that expanded our horizons all the way to another continent. It’s called Dabl’s African Bead Museum, and just walking around the building is an awesome experience. The entire outside of the museum is an artistic expression of the man inside, and …
(231) 582-2323 970 E. Division St., Boyne City, MI 49712 www.vandamboats.com Next we went to a place that will float your boat, literally. It’s called Van Dam Custom Boats. Run by Steve Van Dam, they make incredible hand-crafted custom boats. After seeing their work, I’d say they actually build floating works of art that are shipped to clients around the …
(248) 651-0555 410 S. Main St., Rochester, MI 48307 www.southstreetskateshop.com If you’ve got kids around the house uttering phrases like, “I’m goofy footed” or “Watch this switch front feeble grind,” you might want to know about this place, because it’s totally rad, dude. I’m not sure what any of that means, but I know it’s all good! South Street Skateshop …
(989) 362-2341 201 Newman St. E., Tawas, MI 48730 www.klenowsmarket.com Before we left East Tawas, a lot of folks told us we just had to stop by Klenow’s Market right downtown. I guess they smoke more than just the fish and beef there. Apparently they also smoke the competition. They’re a great little all-purpose market that has won some major …
(989) 362-4615 112 Newman St., East Tawas, MI 48730 If you’re ever in East Tawas and someone tells you to go fly a kite, there’s a place and a guy by the same name that’s right on the beach. Kiteman Jack’s is right by the dock at the marina, and it and he have been an institution of fun for …
(734) 668-8669 806 S. State St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 www.coachand4.com Let’s face it: every Michigan city has its share of great businesses, cool experiences and fascinating characters. Well, where we went next, we found all three. The Coach & Four Barbershop is the place to go in Ann Arbor if you love sports, want to hear some great stories, …
(906) 387-2685 1330 Commercial St., Munising, MI 49862 seabergpontoonrentals.tripod.com/seabergpontoonrental There are great boat tours you can take of the Pictured Rocks, but if you want to get up close and personal and see the rocks your way, rent your own pontoon boat at Seaberg Pontoon Rentals just outside of town. Sherron Seaberg and her husband Jim have everything you need …
(906) 228-9577 153 W. Washington St., Marquette, MI, 49855 www.hotplatepottery.com Our next stop was called Hotplate, a cool, colorful and eclectic paint-your-own-pottery studio that’s bringing the whole community together. You go there to connect and share, and while you’re there, express yourself on cups, plates, wall hangings—you name it. It’s an absolute blast, and the staff there will totally bring …
(517) 372-7880 1100 N. Washington, Lansing, MI, 48906 www.elderly.com/ While we were in Lansing, we made our way over to Old Town to a place I’d heard about but never been to. Every time I mention Elderly Instruments to anyone who knows anything about music, their eyes light up. So we decided to find out why. Once we got inside …
