(231) 436-4100 9001 U.S. 23, Mackinaw City, MI 49701 www.mackinacparks.com/historic-mill-creek-discovery-park If you like Michigan history, nature and adventure, you’ll love the Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park. It’s just five minutes east of the Mackinac Bridge on scenic U.S. 23, and it’s a great family place where you can learn about Michigan’s past, its wildlife and a whole lot more. Jeff …
Rosa’s Squeeze Inn
(989) 734-2991 16454 U.S. 23, Millersburg, MI 49759 In search of that hot meal, we found a restaurant that’s so nice, it’s two, two, two restaurants in one! Just eight miles farther north on U.S. 23 in the town of Millersburg, we found a restaurant that’s The Chuck Wagon by day and Rosa’s Squeeze Inn by night. The Chuck Wagon …
Manitou Shores Resort
(989) 734-7233 7995 U.S. 23 N., Rogers City, MI 49779 www.manitoushores.com Just seven miles north of Rogers City we found a place that was so relaxing, it lowered our collective blood pressure the moment we pulled in. If you’re looking for laid back log cabin luxury, Manitou Shores Resort is the place to kick back and unwind. It’s quiet and …
Speedcult
(734) 753-5630 www.speedcult.com Now, time for a totally different kind of wild life. Time for a little Speedcult in New Boston. And what exactly is Speedcult? Speedcult is Len Puch and his wonderfully insane crew of creative metal fabricators. These guys can take any piece of metal and turn it into a great way to soup up your ride, your …
TV’s Deli-Diner
(734) 671-9005 2441 Fort St., Trenton, MI 48183 www.tvsdelidiner.com In 1995 Tracey and Victor Stroia joined their food forces and opened TV’s Deli-Diner. It’s a cool and casual eatery in Trenton that takes diner food to a whole new level. They’ll surprise you with their unique flavor combinations and inventive creations. They also understand the concept of “generous portions.” When …
Maybury Farm
(248) 374-0200 50165 Eight Mile Rd., Northville, MI 48167 www.mayburyfarm.org When was the last time you were down on the farm… or up on the farm, for that matter? Well, it really doesn’t matter, because what does matter is that you get yourself down to Maybury Farm in Northville. It’s a great place for fun, families and hobnobbing with all …
Preservation Dental
(248) 348-1313 371 E. Main St., Northville, MI 48167 www.preservationdental.com Usually when you head to the dentist, it’s not a particularly happy occasion. But this time, I was absolutely thrilled to be going. That’s because Dr. Bill Demray is so much more than a dentist in Northville. He’s a big personality with an even bigger heart who genuinely cares about …
Genitti’s Hole in the Wall
(248) 349-0522 108 E. Main St., Northville, MI 48167 www.genittis.com Now, speaking of great places to eat, let’s get back to that whole two minutes from Italy thing. If you’ve got a special event coming up and you want to celebrate it with great food, passion, entertainment and a lotta red sauce (you know… like the Italians do) make plans …
Hamtown Farms
9100 Lumpkin St., Hamtramck, MI 48212 www.hamtownfarms.com Hamtown Farms is an actual urban farm that sits right next to Kowalski Sausage in the heart of Hamtramck. They grow fresh food there, but they also do a lot more for the people who love to live there. Michael Davis is the urban visionary who started the farm, and he, Julie Swartz …
1917 American Bistro
(313) 863-1917 19416 Livernois Ave., Detroit, MI 48076 www.1917americanbistro.com Next time you’re in Detroit and you’re in the mood for an American bistro with European flair and a soul-food foundation, have we got a place for you. The 1917 American Bistro is a Detroit eatery that’s sophisticated, casual, funky and a lotta fun to go to. And it’s all wrapped …