Next we went to The Detroit Zoo to see an exhibit I had heard about and always wanted to see. I’m telling you right now, this exhibit is so incredible that whether you’re six or 106, you’ll BEARLY be able to contain yourself. It’s called the Arctic Ring of Life, and it’s North America’s largest polar bear exhibit. What’s also …
Tollgate Farm
(248) 347-0269 28115 Meadowbrook Rd., Novi, MI 48377 www.ExperienceTollgate.com Finally, a chance for me to feature something that’s even sappier than I am! You read right, I said sap, and if you’ve always wanted to know what it’s like to make real maple syrup, Tollgate Farm and Educational Center in Novi is the place to go. They know everything there …
Wurst Bar, The
(734) 485-6720 705 W. Cross, Ypsilanti, MI 48197 www.wurstbarypsi.com Since you’re so used to us telling you about some of the “best” places in Michigan, I thought we’d tell you about The Wurst Bar in Ypsilanti—for real! It’s the Wurst Bar alright, and it’s a funky, cool watering hole and artisan sausage eatery that’s attracting foodies from all over Michigan. …
Ernie’s Market
(248) 541-9703 8500 Capital St., Oak Park, MI 48237 Next, we went to Oak Park to meet a guy I guarantee you will love, or my name ain’t Baby. When you walk into Ernie’s Market, you can’t help but feel the love, because for decades Ernie’s been at the heart of this neighborhood, and for good reason: he fills your …
Lafayette Place Lofts
(248) 758-9925 151 Lafayette St., Pontiac, MI 48342 www.lafayetteplacelofts.com If you can take something old and use it to help make an entire city new again, you’re doing something right in my book. And that’s exactly what they did when they opened Lafayette Place Lofts in Downtown Pontiac. They took an old building and turned it into cool, multi-use urban …