Tip of the Thumb Winter Weekend Getaway Itinerary
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Tip of the Thumb Winter Weekend Getaway Itinerary

A Thumb Weekend Getaway is typical for Michiganders, but most visitors enjoy the beauty of the Thumbcoast of Michigan during the warm summer. While soaking in the sun on the sandy shorelines is a dream, we also like to visit summer destinations in the off-season. Read along and find out how to enjoy the Tip…

empty harbor with ice on the water and sun glowing above cracks in the cloudy sky

Winter Weekend in Lexington, Michigan: DIY Pub Crawl and more.

Read on to learn why Lexington, Michigan, is a wonderful choice for a quiet winter weekend getaway. Lexington rests at the edge of Lake Huron, 20 minutes north of Port Huron. Visiting this small harbor town in the winter is very different than what you find in the summer months. Our winter weekend was cozy…

Wall of the bookstore filled with artwork between the bookshelves

Totem Books: Uniquely Curated Used Bookstore and Coffee Shop in Michigan

Discovering Totem Books: A Literary Oasis Step into Totem Books in Flint, Michigan, and you’ll find yourself in a literary haven that defies the ordinary. From the moment we crossed the threshold, it was evident that this was not a usual bookstore – it was much more. Ambiance You first notice the absence of the…

bar seating, table seating in a cozy cafe with walls lined with bookshelves and artwork

Raven Cafe: The Most Enchanting Coffeehouse, Evermore

The Raven Cafe in downtown Port Huron is a quirky coffee shop stylized after Edgar Allen Poe. And yet, it is so much more than that. Raven Cafe is a coffeehouse, cafe, library, art gallery, and bar! Enchanting is an understatement and you must go to appreciate all that it has to offer. So Much…

cup of coffee with pretty milk design and city streets through a window in the background

4 Unique Coffee Shops in Port Huron, Michigan

We are coffee lovers, and we especially like to sip good coffee in a great coffee shop. There are Four Unique Coffee Shops in Port Huron, Michigan. You get a completely different vibe at each one, so try them all! We did! The Electric Coffee Company Nestled in a quiet neighborhood north of downtown Port…

cup of coffee and a mostly eaten croissant

Oxford, Michigan has FOUR Outstanding Coffee Shops

If you love coffee like we do, you know a good coffee shop is a treasure. Oxford, Michigan, has Four coffee shops in less than a 1-mile radius of each other. They are all outstanding and unique. Each one can be your favorite for different reasons. CFE Roasters CFE Roasters is at the North end…

paper coffee cup with a paper sleeve that says Evergreens coffee bakeshop on a table in a coffee shop

Evergreen’s Coffee and Bake Shop: Home of the Bagel Bomb

Tucked into the midst of the downtown storefronts, Evergreen’s Coffee and Bake Shop offers cozy comforts to shoppers and travelers alike. The rustic atmosphere has just enough softness to create a very comfortable experience. Evergreen’s Coffee and Bake Shop and the Bagel Bomb Evergreen’s Coffee and Bake Shop is home to the famous Bagel Bomb….

window sign for Bean and Benny Coffee Bar on window looking into cafe

Swing in to Bean and Benny for Authentic Empanadas and Tasty Coffee

Bean and Benny coffee bar is in the heart of The Legacy Center. Two entrances give you easy access to this cheerful coffee shop. Just inside the door from the hallway of the Legacy Center, you will see two whimsical swings perfect for a little swing and sip. The other entrance is direct access from…

Large white vintage building

CFE Roasters: Exceptional Late-Night Coffee House in Oxford, Michigan.

CFE Roasters is a beautiful white house at the north end of downtown Oxford, Michigan. Let them delight you with carefully crafted coffee drinks into the nighttime hours. We had been looking for a coffee shop open in the evenings for quite some time. CFE Roasters provides a cozy spot for all those who enjoy…

cup of coffee with pretty milk design and city streets through a window in the background

The Exquisite Corpse Coffee House: Fuel for Body and Spirit.

The Exquisite Corpse Coffee House in Port Huron, Michigan, fuels body and spirit. There are a variety of caffeinated and non-caffeinated drinks and some tasty light food choices to get your body fuelled. The atmosphere here is what fuels your spirit. What’s in a Name? Before we elaborate on that, it’s hard to get your…