Southwest Michigan Shops
West Michigan has long been a preferred destination for Michigan artists and food producers. In fact, the area around Saugatuck and Douglas is sometimes referred to as the art coast. The following shops make a point of highlighting Michigan-made products and art. C2C Gallery (Grand Haven) 104 Washington Ave. Grand Haven , MI 49417 616-935-7337 https://c2cgallery.com Downtown Market (Grand Rapids) 435 Ionia Ave. SW, Grand Rapids,
Upper Peninsula Shops
There are a lot fewer big box stores and national chains in the Upper Peninsula than in most of the rest of the state so it's easier to buy from local, independent entities. Some also really make a point of stocking Michigan-made products like those featured here. Downtown Art Place (Ironwood) 111 E. Aurora St. Ironwood, MI 49938 (906) 285-7300 https://downtownartplace.com Little Luxuries (Mackinac Island) 7344
The quiet magic of Michigan cider mills
To most locals, it simply isn’t fall in Michigan until we’ve visited a cider mill. Of course that unbeatable combination of cider and donuts is a huge part of the draw, but I think it’s more than that. There is something about the setting as well, that nourishes our souls while the other stuff fills our bellies. I recently welcomed some old friends to town for
Take a walk on the stunning side at Skybridge
Move over Mighty Mac, there’s a new bridge in town. Well, nothing is ever going to replace my love for the Mackinac Bridge, but Boyne Mountain’s Skybridge Michigan does have a few aspects it can laud over the old grandad, namely, that you can walk across it all year, as opposed to only Labor Day. Plus, the views are quite stunning. Skybridge Michigan was inspired by
Best places to see a Broadway show in Michigan this season
There is nothing quite like live theater. The performers and the audience share in an experience that is uniquely their own during each performance. This month marks the start of the Broadway season, not just in New York City, but across the great state of Michigan. Here are the best places to a Broadway show in Michigan. Fisher Theatre in Detroit In Motown, the Fisher Theatre
Celebrate Buy Michigan Week July 31 – August 6
We'd like to thank Governor Whitmer for continuing a tradition that dates back to 2009, and proclaiming July 31 - August 6, 2023 as Buy Michigan Week. It's no surprise that around here, we believe every day is a Buy Michigan day, but we also believe strongly in the value of dedicating a specific week to it each year. Our intention is to inspire each individual,