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Why Do People Think Michigan Is the Worst State?
Why Do People Think Michigan Is the Worst State?
Michigan hate is one of the internet’s stranger hobbies. Spend enough time on Reddit threads, state-ranking articles, comment sections, or “best and worst places to live” lists, and you will eventually run into the same familiar shots: the roads are…
Why So Many Michigan Towns Have French Names (and How to Pronounce Them)
Why So Many Michigan Towns Have French Names (and How to Pronounce Them)
Read a Michigan map out loud and you’ll sound like you’re stumbling through a high school French quiz. Sault Ste. Marie. Charlevoix. Presque Isle. Grand Marais. Detroit itself. Michigan towns with French names are everywhere, and most of them have…
Michigan’s Most Mind-Blowingly Weird Food
Michigan’s Most Mind-Blowingly Weird Food
Michigan has many gifts. Great lakes. Great music. Great sports heartbreak. And, apparently, a deep and beautiful refusal to let food remain normal. This is a state where somebody looked at a burger and thought, “Nice start, but what if…
Reddit’s Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurants
Reddit’s Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurants
As a Grand Rapids resident and casual lurker in the Grand Rapids subreddit, I’m always curious to read local opinions on places to eat. Reddit’s always an interesting place to gauge local opinion, particularly on popular restaurants, but a recent…
The Deepest Points in Each of the Great Lakes
The Deepest Points in Each of the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes form the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth by surface area, stretching across the U.S.–Canada border and shaping the geography, climate, and culture of the Midwest and Great Lakes region. While they are often described by…
Cheese Shops in Michigan

Cheese Shops in Michigan

We talk a lot about Michigan-made wine on the Around Michigan website. Now it’s time for wine’s perfect pair, cheese, to shine! Michigan has a variety of cheese stores that have made a name for themselves. Below are some of…

LexieNovember 1, 2021November 1, 2021 Around Michigan
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Late Fall Fishing in Michigan

Late Fall Fishing in Michigan

JoeOctober 14, 2021October 18, 2021 Around Michigan
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How Far Am I From Michigan?

How Far Am I From Michigan?

How far is Michigan from your location? Below you will find a list of each state in the United States and the distance, estimated driving time, and estimated flying time to Michigan. Google Maps uses the most centrally located point…

MikeOctober 1, 2021September 24, 2021 Around Michigan
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Michigan Winters Mean Safety Covers for Pool Owners

Michigan Winters Mean Safety Covers for Pool Owners

*This post comes from our friends at Global Pool Products, a Michigan-based pool equipment manufacturer. Whether you have come into a pool or just had one installed, chances are hopeful that you have realized a pool takes a decent amount…

AdamSeptember 22, 2021November 22, 2021 Around Michigan
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Best Malls in Michigan

Best Malls in Michigan

Michigan is known as the Great Lakes State, and its citizens are proud of the natural beauty offered by the Great Lakes. However, one thing many outsiders may not be aware of is the prevalence of Michigan’s shopping malls. As…

AdamSeptember 14, 2021August 15, 2023 Around Michigan, Must Visit
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Best Camping Spots at Michigan State Parks

Best Camping Spots at Michigan State Parks

Michigan is known for its natural beauty, and there are few better ways to take in Michigan’s nature than by camping at its wonderful state parks. There are literally thousands of campgrounds and camp sites to choose from in the…

MikeSeptember 1, 2021August 31, 2021 Around Michigan
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Family-Friendly Breweries in Greater Lansing

Family-Friendly Breweries in Greater Lansing

Breweries likely aren’t at the top of mind when picking a restaurant to visit with your kiddos. While some breweries might be more fun when the kids are left at home with a babysitter, there are plenty in the Greater…

LexieAugust 15, 2021August 17, 2021 Around Michigan, Mid-Michigan
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Visiting Beautiful Sault Ste. Marie

Visiting Beautiful Sault Ste. Marie

One of Michigan’s most historic towns is Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. “Soo Michigan” as it is referenced by many locals, shares the same name with its Canadian counterpart across the St. Mary’s River in Sault Ste Marie Ontario. Founded in…

JoeJuly 27, 2021July 28, 2021 Around Michigan, Upper Peninsula
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Michigan Minimum Wage – How Does it Stack Up?

Michigan Minimum Wage – How Does it Stack Up?

Over the past couple of years, the minimum wage has become an extremely hot topic at the national level. Interestingly, the minimum wage varies greatly at the local level, with states and even individual cities having degrees of autonomy in…

AdamJuly 15, 2021July 15, 2021 Around Michigan
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Romantic Restaurants in Grand Rapids

Romantic Restaurants in Grand Rapids

We all know it can be a real struggle to find somewhere to eat for date night that both you and your partner agree on. Luckily, Grand Rapids is full of many different romantic restaurants to make date night great!…

KelliJuly 1, 2021August 23, 2021 Around Michigan, Western Michigan
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