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Kate’s Downtown Has the BEST Chai Around

Kate’s Downtown in Port Huron, Michigan, is charming. Downtown shops have their own unique appeal, and Kate’s is no exception. There is something comforting about a downtown that has stood the test of time. A link to our past, but reimagined for our “now.” Kate’s Downtown has a timelessness and a connection to the past…

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Former Auto Repair Shop Now Funky Coffee Shop: The Electric Coffee Company

The Electric Coffee Company is nestled in a quiet neighborhood north of the downtown riverfront area of Port Huron, Michigan. It is only a hop, a skip, and a jump from the Lighthouse Park and Beach. Grab something to sip while you enjoy the wind and the waves of beautiful Lake Huron any time of…

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Donuts and Burgers? They Pair Perfectly at DK Donuts & Burgers.

I can confidently say that DK Donuts & Burgers has the absolute best donuts in Oxford, Michigan! The burgers are also delicious, with generous fresh toppings. DK has tasty surprises beyond the usual: donut burgers and donut birthday cakes! So much delicious in one place. They clearly deserve their spot on our list of best…

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Savor the perfect cup of coffee at White Pine Coffee Roasters in Oxford

White Pine Coffee Roasters operates in a cozily refurbished grain elevator on the appropriately named Pleasant Street – just one block off M-24 as it passes through Oxford, Michigan. (By the way, there are many things to do in Oxford.) It is a crisp October morning, the bright not-quite-warm sun in that purest color of…

Long brown leather bench with 5 small round marble topped tables and retro style diner chairs over a black and white checkered floor. Large picture windows in the background

Must see Transformation from Gas Station to Metamora General Store

Metamora General Store in Metamora, Michigan, is worth the 1.3-mile side trip from M24. It was a gas station in years past, but it’s been transformed into a cozy, one-of-a-kind venue. Stop by for a sweet baked good, coffee, or afternoon pizza. While you’re there, shop for the perfect gift (for you or someone you…

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Flip, Sip, and Zip – Excitement Abounds at Oxford’s Legacy 925 Center

If you had a 200,000-square-foot defunct boat factory, what would you do with it? Legacy 925, or The Legacy Center, is Oxford, Michigan’s answer. This massive structure is an entertainment complex complete with an airpark (flip), bar and restaurant (sip), and indoor electric high-speed go-kart racing (zip). And that’s not the half of it. With…