7 Ponds Nature Center is tucked away near the village of Dryden in Lapeer County, Michigan. The nature center has much to offer for all ages and abilities. You can choose indoor and outdoor activities, long or short walks, woods or prairies, and more. Take a short drive south off Dryden Rd between M24 and…
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…
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…
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…
Champane’s Honeybee Grille in Metamora, Michigan, is a tiny little diner on the side of M24. You might not even notice it driving by, which would be a huge mistake. This little diner serves breakfast and lunch with great food and excellent staff. Make sure you stop in for a tasty meal. They are on…
Fall Colors draw many people out for walks and drives from Southeast Michigan. The towns and scenes from Up North call like sirens to come and travel to see the fall colors. You may not have the opportunity to get away, but you don’t have to miss out on the beauty of fall in Michigan….