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…
Buck’s Port Hope Diner is in Port Hope, Michigan. This tiny town sits on the eastern coast of the thumb on Lake Huron. If you blink, you will miss it, but we urge you to keep your eyes open and stop at Buck’s Diner. Your taste buds will thank you. A Family Affair Buck’s Port…
Kernan Memorial Nature Sanctuary is 45 acres of woods, wetlands, mudflats, and shoreline along the eastern coast of the Michigan thumb. The sanctuary is a little hidden gem not far off the beaten path, but it feels like a secret garden leading to a private beach. Where to find Kernan Memorial Nature Sanctuary The nature…
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…
Water Tower Sports Pub in Lexington, Michigan, sits along M25 under, you guessed it, the Worth Township Water Tower. Inside this unassuming building is fantastic food, delicious Michigan craft beers, and the wonderful couple who serves it all up with a smile! Greg makes all the food from scratch – as fresh and local as…
Port Crescent State Park near Port Austin, Michigan, sits near the tip of the thumb. Even though this State Park is on the “sunrise side” of the state, due to its location, you find stunning SUNSETS instead of sunrises here. Port Crescent State Park is also a designated Dark Sky Preserve and nestles right up…
Our family discovered For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum about 15 years ago. It quickly became one of our favorite places. Even after we moved farther away, we made trips to walk the trails, stop in at the Visitor Center, and experience the fun things happening at this outstanding park. Finding For-Mar For-Mar Nature Preserve is…
Brian’s Family Restaurant has been a Lapeer favorite since 1988. Brian’s sits just Southeast of the railroad crossing on M24 in Lapeer, Michigan. The parking lot is often full, but the wait inside is short. Even if it seems full from the outside, give them a try. You will be happy that you did. Breakfast…