Michigan

Manistee Michigan's Victorian Sleighbell Parade and Old Christmas Weekend
11/11/18 •
…to Lake Michigan; during summer, it’s a great place to watch giant oceangoing tankers pass through town on their way to Lake Michigan. Since our first visit, attending this little…

Dutch Winter Fest in Holland, Michigan: Celebrations with Old-World Charm
6/02/23 •
If you’re looking for a delightful way to usher in the holidays, consider going Dutch — as in Dutch WinterFest. Held each year here in Holland, Michigan, it celebrates the…

Charlevoix, Michigan: 26 Mushroom-Shaped Buildings to See
12/01/23 •
Each year, our travel plans include a stop in Charlevoix, Michigan, home to art galleries, gift shops, cafes — and mushroom buildings. Yes, you read correctly! Charlevoix features 26 unusual…

Michigan's Steamship SS Keewatin: The Last of the Great Lakes Steamships (1)
1/14/18 •
The SS Keewatin, the last of the elegant Great Lakes passenger steamships, is now a floating museum docked in Douglas, Michigan, just across the Kalamazoo River from Saugatuck. Built in…

Rogers, Arkansas: Admire Turn-of-the-Century Architecture
10/03/22 •
…moved to Rogers from Michigan in 1958. The exhibits are fascinating — they serve up a real slice of Americana. The Coffee’s Always on A place that serves up some…

See Classic Cars at The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, Indiana
11/10/19 •
My husband and I usually take the backroads when traveling for pleasure. But after spending a lovely week in Michigan recently, we headed down I-69 to see the Auburn Cord…