Bell’s Brewery

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(269) 382-2338 8690 Krum Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49053 www.bellsbeer.com They were Michigan’s first microbrewery and one of the oldest craft beers east of the Rockies… ring a bell? I thought so. If you guessed Bell’s Brewery in Kalamazoo, you probably already know that Michigan is one of the microbrew hotbeds in the entire USA. There are now more breweries here …

Muskegon Luge & Sports Complex, Muskegon State Park

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(877) 879-5843 462 Scenic Dr., Muskegon, MI 49445 www.msports.org Some people consider themselves winners, which is cool… but me? I call myself a luger. That’s right, I’m a luger and proud of it. Why? Because luging is one of the most funnest things you can do in the winter. And believe it or not, you can do it right here …

Great Lakes Pub Cruiser, The

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(616) 319-1199 www.greatlakespubcruiser.com What do you get when you combine people, pubs and peddling? You get a portable party that’s plenty of fun! The Great Lakes Pub Cruiser is like nothing we had ever seen before, and if you’re looking for a powerful good time, this one’s powered by people and pub juice. You read right, The Great Lake Pub …

Dwelling Place

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(616) 454-0928 101 Sheldon Blvd., Ste. 2, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.dwellingplacegr.org If you had a company that created great affordable spaces for all kinds of people to live and work right downtown, what would you call it? I’ve got an idea. How about Dwelling Place? For over thirty years, Dwelling Place has been making a difference in the communities …

Anna’s House

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(616) 361-8500 3874 Plainfield, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 www.annashousegr.com If you want breakfast, you could come over to my house (not recommended), but if you want a really good breakfast, you should probably go to Anna’s House. You won’t find an actual Anna at Anna’s House restaurant, but what you will find are some of the most inventive and downright …

People’s Cider Company, The

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(616) 322-7805 P.O. Box 6005, Grand Rapids, MI 49516 www.thepeoplescider.com Let me ask you something. What’s the most fun thing you can make with apples? If you said apple pie, you might want to read the next few paragraphs. Jason Lummen is the CEO, staff and chief bottle washer at The People’s Cider Company, a brand new business in Grand …

Kids’ Food Basket

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(616) 235-4532 2055 Oak Industrial Dr., Grand Rapids, MI 49505 www.kidsfoodbasket.org What kind of people would work hard for hours every day to help feed hungry kids? I’ll tell ya what kind of people. My kind of people! No matter where you live in the world, it seems there are always hungry kids not too far away. But thanks to …

City Flats Hotel

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(616) 608-1720 83 Monroe Center St. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 www.cityflatshotel.com/grandrapids This time in Grand Rapids, we dropped anchor at a place called City Flats. It’s an ultra modern, extremely progressive and very green boutique hotel that’s right in the heart of the city. Believe me, you’ll look cool just walking into this place. If you’re looking for an …

Milford House Bar & Grill

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(248) 684-2226 113 E. Commerce, Milford, MI 48381 www.themilfordhouse.com Every community needs a gathering place, and if that gathering place happens to be a restaurant that serves homemade food—bonus! Three generations of the Sinacola family have worked hard to turn The Milford House into the “go-to” place for comfort food, comfortable surroundings and a place where the locals connect. Perry …

Your Nesting Place

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(248) 685-7314 332 N. Main St., Milford, MI 48381 www.yournestingplace.com If you’re looking for a place that’s got cool stuff for your place, don’t worry, we found just the place. If you’re into funky, cool, eclectic, reclaimed and creative interiors, place this place on your list. It’s called Your Nesting Place and owner Chris Meredith is helping put personality back …