The Monroe County Museum is located in downtown Monroe, Michigan. As you walk through the Museum, you traverse through time. The exhibits shed light on the area’s unique and vibrant past and significant role in American history. The Museum is housed in a Georgian-style building that was constructed in 1911. The building was first used…
TagaBrew is a giant brewery (and winery) trail ranging across 18 states, mainly located in the Midwest, South, and East. TagaBrew is the largest brewery trail in the United States. Michigan alone has 265 stops on the TagaBrew Trail. Check the TagaBrew website or the app for an interactive map to find places near you…
The River Raisin National Battlefield Park exhibits and shares sobering details about a series of battles and their aftermath in southeast Michigan during the War of 1812. The War of 1812 is more significant to our history than most people realize. You will find pertinent information at this free-to-visit National Park. Where to Begin The…
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…
The Moore Public Library in Lexington, Michigan, sits right amidst the hustle and bustle of downtown, so it’s very easy to pop in while visiting the village. It’s also relatively easy to miss amid the other historic downtown buildings and the vacation excitement. We urge you to take advantage of the opportunity to explore this…
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…
Grand Rapids is second in size only to Detroit, which makes it the second most-populated city in Michigan. I would never have guessed that the population was that large. Grand Rapids is a Big City with a Small(er) Town feel. The city was fairly easy to navigate, and we found parking to begin our adventure…
Have you ever wanted to step aboard a piece of living history? The USS Edson, a Dreadnaught Destroyer, offers an immersive experience as a floating ship museum and National Historical Landmark in Bay City, Michigan. The self-guided tour is fascinating. Touring the ship illuminates the realities that our service men and women aboard ships in…
We often look for good used bookstores, and Midland Street Books in Bay City didn’t disappoint. This quaint little shop is packed with wonderful books. Midland Street Area Midland Street Books is in downtown Bay City. We chatted with the owner, and discovered that there are actually three different areas of downtown Bay City. Midland…
Port Huron, Michigan, is a perfect place for a daytrip. Distinctive coffee shops, unique museums, historic downtown, nostalgic eateries, and, of course, Lake Huron. You can’t go wrong planning a daytrip to Port Huron, Michigan. But first, Coffee to begin your Port Huron Daytrip We like to start our days with coffee, and Port Huron…