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…

close up of a white paper coffee cup stamped with White Pine Coffee Roasters

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…

Long building with signs painted on front of the many businesses in side.

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…

Mural on downtown building with hot air balloon and ribbon that says "Oxford, You Belong Here" Firepit and chairs in front of mural

How to make the most out of Oxford, Michigan’s New Social District 

Oxford, Michigan, invested in a new social district over the past few years. The main street got a complete rebuild and facelift in 2020, and the Social District was put in place shortly after that in the following spring. It’s an excellent way for you to enjoy the atmosphere of this historic Michigan downtown. What…

Leather couches and high top tables outside of several axe throwing lanes.

The Axe Social is Packed with Fun in Oxford, Michigan

The Axe Social is a hidden gem in Oxford, Michigan, that’s worth checking out. This relaxed venue is so much more than a social axe-throwing space. The atmosphere, the games, and the staff make your time spent here a night to remember.  Where is The Axe Social The Axe Social is in the Legacy 925…