This archive features posts about Michigan, including itineraries for a Michigan road trip, cities to visit, and other top things to do in Michigan with kids. Learn more about Michigan cities like Detroit, Traverse City, Mackinac Island and others.
When I made this bucket list, I was planning my family’s first road trip through Michigan. I’ve researched books, travel brochures, blogs and Instagram, as well as picked the brains of friends, to gather a bucket list of stops. This Michigan bucket list contains natural wonders, quirky pitstops, historic landmarks, and must-see restaurants – more…
Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been on my radar for some time because of its thriving craft beer scene (it’s not called Beer City USA for nothin’). Over the years, I started a Grand Rapids Bucket List, and finally, it has come in handy for an upcoming trip. This is the first stop in an epic…
Detroit was the final stop on our epic Michigan road trip this summer. While most of the trip was dedicated to outdoor pursuits, Detroit was going to be our chance to explore museums like The Henry Ford and historic sites like the Motown Museum. So, the question was: Where do we stay in Detroit? Disclosure:…
The surprise hit of our Grand Rapids weekend was the Grand Rapids Public Museum. A surprise because we almost didn’t go. If you’re in the city, with or without kids, this is a must-visit. Disclosure: Our visit was hosted by Experience Grand Rapids. All thoughts, opinions and typos are my own. Grand Rapids Public Museum…
We visited one zoo during our great Michigan Road Trip – the John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids. It was a great zoo for animal interaction and adrenaline adventure (for an added fee). I wouldn’t typically say zoos have adventure (well, there was that one time in Florida), but this place was a blast. This…
Our summer road trip through Michigan was mostly in cities, except for the night in Alanson, a small town near Petoskey. Our stay at the Stafford’s Crooked River Lodge was unique to the trip. It was our one night in nature without really being too far into nature. Let me explain. Disclosure: Our stay was…
