(734) 646-6261 8050 Main St, Dexter, MI 48130 WEBSITE Well, get ready for a heppin helping of hospitality, cuz at Hotel Hickman Chuckwagon BBQ … it’s all about bringing the old west into the new millennium. And that includes some brazen BBQ and a selection of savory sides. Scott Thomas is the proud proprietor at Hotel Hickman … and if …
Mindo Chocolate
(734) 660-5636 Visitors by appointment only WEBSITE Well, with awesome thoughts of Dexter dancing in my head … I headed off to explore more. And you know me … it wasn’t long before my sweet tooth detected something deliciously decadent. Well, if you like it like I like it, you’ll like meeting Mindo Chocolates. It’s a business that went from …
Border to Border Trail System – Washtenaw County Parks and Rec
WEBSITE Another thing that makes dexter so desirable is the beautiful job they’ve done restoring and developing their riverfront. Not only did Paul Cousins play a huge role in making it all happen, he also helped me get out of my kayak! This amazing Michigan Border 2 Border trail has somehting for everyone….Cycling, Walking, Runing, Kayaking, FIshing. Get out and …
Graceland Fruit
(800) 352-7181 1123 Main St, Frankfort, MI 49635 WEBSITE Since 1973 Graceland Fruit has been drying Michigan’s best and sharing it with the entire planet. They pretty much perfected the process … so no matter the month, you can munch on a mouthful of some of your favorite fruit. Al DeVore is the CEO here at Graceland, so he’s just …
Stormcloud Brewing
(231) 352-0118 303 Main St, Frankfort, MI 49635 WEBSITE Stormcloud Brewing Company is right here on Main Street in Frankfort and for them, it’s all about the beer. Well, actually if you talk Rick Schmidt you’ll find out it’s about a whole lot more. This is a place where the entire community can congregate, connect, kick back and enjoy a …
Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm
(231) 920-7085 4907 River Rd, Frankfort, MI 49635 WEBSITE Now if you’re wondering what the heck these exotic animals are, they’re the illusive alpaca. Well, actually they’re pretty common in this neck of the woods thanks to The Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm. And speaking of necks … these awesome animals appear to have ample. Chris Nelson is the pied piper …
Rouge Factory Tour, The
(313) 982-6001 20900 Oakwood, Dearborn, MI 48124 WEBSITE Ever look at a car or truck and wonder … how the heck did that happen? Well wonder no more …and thats because the good folks at the henry ford put together an amazing experience called the Ford Rouge Factory Tour… From artifacts dating all the way back to the model A, …
Glass Academy, The
(313) 561-4527 25331 Trowbridge St, Dearborn, MI 48124 WEBSITE If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at glass blowing … but you were afraid you’d just blow it … don’t worry … that’s the whole point ! And if you really want to see how it’s done, here at the Glass Academy in Dearborn they’ll give you a chance …
Taystee’s Burgers
(313) 724-6535 10419 Ford Rd, Dearborn, MI 48126 WEBSITE When was the last time you had a great hamburger … and then got gas? Here in Dearborn, this bona-fide, award winning burger joint is tucked away inside of an actual BP gas station on Ford Road. Taystee’s is an adventure lovers burger joint with more robust, creative beef sandwiches that …
City Hall Artspace Lofts
(313) 438-6180 13615 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126 WEBSITE They took their original, historic city hall and turned it into a super cool space where Dearborn … can get creative. At City Hall Artspace Lofts the main mission is to create, affordable housing for artists and their families so they can do their thing. And their thing is to bring …