What happens when you pair a drive for pizza perfection and a heart big enough to love the whole community? You get Sick Pizza Co. in downtown Oxford, Michigan. Sick Pizza makes outstanding pizza and continually seeks ways to support the surrounding community. You can feel good about supporting this small business while treating your…
The Magic Brownie Box is a most excellent confectionary in Oxford, Michigan. They have so many delicious options, and there truly is something magical about those outstanding brownies. The Magic Brownie Box is on M24 in downtown Oxford, Michigan. You can park in the tiny parking lot in front of the building, on the street…
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…
Honestly, before our sumptuous dinner at Sullivan’s Public House in Oxford, Michigan, we had no real understanding of Bangers and Mash. Sullivan’s is an authentic Irish pub. The Owner grew up helping his parents run a pub in Ireland before coming to the U.S. to run his own. There is a bit more in the…
Gravel Capital Brewery in Oxford, Michigan, has a fantastic list of craft beers, ciders, and wines. There is something for every taste. Flavors rotate as they brew new ones. Gravel Captial Name At one time, Oxford was named the Gravel Capital of the World. While that may no longer be true, several large gravel pits…
Strawbale Studio is near Oxford, Michigan, and is a bit off the beaten path in terms of both location and living style. This Charming tour is a delight. Your guide is gentle, encouraging, and soft-spoken, with lots of wisdom to share. The tour is mainly outdoors with short trips into the various buildings, so dress…
We spotted a 🔥💎Hot Gem with one day’s notice and were able to check it out at Koenig Sand and Gravel in Oxford, Michigan. The company runs an 1100-acre dig site, which they open to the public for their annual Community Appreciation Day. Keonig gives away delicious free lunch from a food truck to all…
The Northeast Oakland Historical Museum in downtown Oxford, Michigan, is an unassuming building chock full of local history for the Northeast corner of Oakland County. The museum is in the old Oxford Savings Bank building. Two floors of objects, photos, and documents are artfully arranged for visitors to peruse. Being a volunteer-run museum, they have…
A huge fish and his pals greet you as you enter the doors of Oxford Public Library in Oxford, Michigan. They glide around in a gargantuan fish tank just inside the entry. It might seem weird, but just about everyone says hello to the fish as they enter the building. The Oxford Public Library…
Oakwood Lake Township Park in Oxford, Michigan, is a 300-acre park, owned and operated by the local Parks & Rec department. The park is free to the public, and open dawn to dusk year-round. It’s got great trails and a fun disc golf course. Read on to learn more about this tucked-away hidden gem. Where…