empty harbor with ice on the water and sun glowing above cracks in the cloudy sky

Winter Weekend in Lexington, Michigan: DIY Pub Crawl and more.

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…

landscaped bi level patio with tables and chairs, blue table umbrellas, string lights and a fire in a firepit in the background with people around the fire at night.

How to Make a Day Trip to Metamora, Michigan

Tucked just off the beaten path, Metamora Michigan will capture your heart. Metamora is a charming little village off of M24 in Lapeer County, about 3 miles north of the Oakland County line. If you have never been for a visit, you should plan a day trip soon. If you have visited, don’t forget to…

two connected store fronts filled with home decor items

Look no further than Modern Marketplace for handmade local goods.

Modern Marketplace is in downtown Oxford, Michigan. Delightfully curated goods from more than 60 local vendors adorn the walls and shelves. Whether you are looking for a gift, an addition to your home, or something special for yourself, you are sure to find it here. This is an excellent stop on your way through town…

steps, porch, front windows and door, and upstairs windows of Roadside Attractions Store

Find your next treasure at Roadside Attractions: Antiques and Curiosities

Roadside Attractions: Antiques and Curiosities is in downtown Metamora, Michigan. The shop is a charming two-story historical building that shares the downtown center with The White Horse Inn and the Metamora General Store. It’s a trifecta of attractions in a tiny town. Not Just Antiques Roadside Attractions is, first and foremost, an antique store, but…

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…