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(517) 817-8960 100 Armory Ct., Jackson, MI 49202 www.historicprisontours.com Most normal people try to stay out of prison, but then again, I never claimed to be normal. The best way to go to prison, so to speak, and learn about Michigan’s fascinating prison history is to take the Jackson Historic Prison Tour. The tour is absolutely fascinating and will take …
(517) 784-0510 2190 Brooklyn Rd., Jackson, MI 49203 www.westexbbq.com If you’re familiar with West Texas style barbeque, you know that it means no frills, down home, real deal barbeque, and that’s exactly what West Texas Barbeque Company is. Dan Huntoon and his son Justin make magic at this place, and quite simply, these meat men are the men to meet. …
(800) 872-7245 501 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI 49201 www.greatamericanstations.com Driving there is easy enough, but there’s a great reason to take the train. Jackson Union Station will take you back to a time when your choice was either the train or some sort of four-legged land mammal. It’s a classic structure that will take your mind way back in …
(906) 847-3325 7278 Main St., Mackinac Island, MI 49757 www.mict.com If you’ve watched our show, you know that I like to horse around, and there’s no better place for horseplay or work than Mackinac Island. The horses there literally make the island run, and other than bicycles, they’re the only form of transportation on the island during the tourist season. …
(906) 847-3444 7200 Main St., Mackinac Island, MI 49757 www.doudsmarket.com We were staying on the island for a couple days, so the next stop was for provisions, and for that we went to America’s oldest family-owned grocery store, Doud’s Market. It’s right on Main Street, and they’ve got everything your appetite needs for an island stay. The market has been …
(906) 847-4000 7267 Market St., Mackinac Island, MI 49757 www.cottageinnofmackinac.com Now, if you’re looking to come up and experience a real Mackinac Island Winter, remember, not all hotels and bed and breakfasts are open, so do your research. We stayed at The Cottage Inn. It’s right in town, and Innkeeper Rich Lind will make sure you stay warm, fed… and …
www.mackinacisland.org/event/mackinac-island-christmas-bazaar We were lucky enough to be on the island during the Mackinac Island Christmas Bazaar. It’s the islanders’ big Christmas celebration that happens every year in early December. The entire island shows up at the old town hall to sell handmade crafts, eat good food and auction off unique island items, and it’s all to raise money for the …
