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12 Lesser-Known Michigan Inventions and Celebrities

12 Lesser-Known Michigan Inventions and Celebrities

Michiganders are happy to rattle off a list of our celebrities and inventions to anyone who will listen. Ever heard of the automobile, Motown, Vernors, Iggy Pop, Stroh’s, or Alice Cooper? Need I go on? So much great art and culture come from Michigan. I’m always discovering a new (to me) Michigander or invention. If you want to share some Michigan trivia at your next dinner party, read on — Michigan is responsible, for better and for worse, for all ...

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Lindsey

10 Detroit Facts You Should Know

10 Detroit Facts You Should Know

Over the recent decades, Detroit has taken on many nicknames, including Motown, The Motor City, Hockeytown, Rock City, or just simply The D. While we are proud of our automotive heritage and music history, there are lesser-known facts about Detroit. Here we will explore ten facts every Detroiter, historian, or pop-culture enthusiast should know. 1. First City to Pave a Concrete Road In 1909, Wayne County built the first mile of concrete highway in the world on Woodward Avenue between Six ...

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Lindsey

Belle Isle Park History

Belle Isle Park History

Belle Isle Park is the largest island park in the United States. Located midway between Detroit, MI, and Windsor, Canada, the 987-acre island park features a 9-hole golf course, Dossin Great lakes maritime museum and a 150-acre state-protected wooded area. The Belle Isle Park offers beautiful unobstructed views of both the Detroit and Windsor skyline. The Park’s History To the original Chippewa and Ottawa Native Americans, the Park was known as Wah-na-be-zee, or Swan Island. The island was settled by French ...

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Lindsey

The Detroit Triceratops: A Must-See Attraction for Dinosaur Lovers

The Detroit Triceratops: A Must-See Attraction for Dinosaur Lovers

Looking to add some prehistoric wonder to your next trip? The Detroit Triceratops is a must-see attraction for dinosaur lovers. Located in the heart of the Motor City, this exhibit offers a chance to see a real-life triceratops skeleton up close and learn about the ancient history of our planet. From interactive displays to guided tours, the Detroit Triceratops has something for every dino enthusiast. In this blog post, we’ll dive into the history of the triceratops, what you can ...

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Lindsey

4 Things You Need to Know About Eastern Market Detroit

4 Things You Need to Know About Eastern Market Detroit

Each week, thousands flock to Eastern Market Detroit to enjoy one of the most authentic urban adventures in the United States. It has existed since 1841, making it one of the nation’s oldest urban farmer’s markets. Check out our selection of things to do in Detroit’s Eastern Market. The market, and the adjacent district, are rare finds in a global economy – a local food district with more than 250 independent vendors and merchants processing, wholesaling, and retailing food. Most ...

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Lindsey

The Annual Detroit Burger Brawl

The Annual Detroit Burger Brawl

The annual Detroit Burger Brawl may well be down for the count after its main financial backer unexpectedly pulled out Monday. “We are exploring what we can get done as far as a new sponsor” to replace Fairway Packing Co., said Jeremy Adragna, co-owner of the Copyblot event-management firm, which launched Detroit Burger Brawl in 2011. “If we can’t find a new sponsor by Friday, then we’ll definitely have to call it off.” Fairway, a major meat supplier in Eastern ...

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Lindsey

Slow Food Detroit

Slow Food Detroit: All You Need to Know

As a Chapter of Slow Food USA, Slow Food Detroit aims to fulfill the Slow Food mission at a local level. We celebrate our food traditions and heritages through local and regional food-related events such as rural and urban farm tours, farmers markets, wine tastings, brewery and wine tours, film screenings, and farm-to-school programs. Promoting the Slow Food Movement by providing alternatives to the fast food lifestyle that robs us of our agricultural, family, and culinary heritages. As we savor the ...

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Lindsey

What We Talk About When We Talk About Detroit

What We Talk About When We Talk About Detroit

Americans often criticize Detroit, reflecting a history of significant challenges. Once a prosperous hub, the city has been severely affected by job outsourcing, political corruption, racial tensions, and suburban migration. These factors have collectively contributed to its economic and social decline, making Detroit a symbol of urban struggle in the United States. In my hometown, when the subway is running late, you’ll often hear someone say, “Well, it could be worse: it’s not Detroit.” People will even ding Detroit in ...

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Shaun Bernard

Detroit Museum: History, Art and Science

Detroit Museum: History, Art and Science

I love family outings that require no planning, keep the kids completely engaged, and cost very little. Sunday was one of those days. In four hours, we were able to visit the Detroit Historical Museum and the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA). Here is my adventure in the Detroit museum. Detroit Historical Museum With a $5 parking lot located next door (enter off of Kirby Street), the Detroit Historical Museum was a great place to start our day.  This museum recently underwent a 6-month, ...

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Lindsey

6 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues in Detroit

6 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues in Detroit

We know you are sick of this weather. We are too. The piles of snow, the cold, the roads filled with potholes! We want spring! But since that darn groundhog was right, and it doesn’t look like spring is coming any time soon, here are a few ways to beat the winter blues. In Detroit, of course! 1. Detroit Institute of Arts The DIA is a great place to be in any weather, but especially nice in the winter. Escape into a ...

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Lindsey

Best Place To See Sled Dog Race in Michigan

Best Place To See Sled Dog Race in Michigan

Winter in Michigan is a great time for snow sports such as skiing, snowboarding, and snowshoeing, but if you’re looking for a different type of winter sports action, then you won’t want to miss the UP 200 and other sled dog races around Michigan. We made this interactive guide to Michigan dog sledding to help you plan your trip. The UP 200 The UP 200 is one of the best dog sled races in the United States. Every winter, mushers ...

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Lindsey

Yates Cider Mill: Generations of Tradition

Yates Cider Mill: Generations of Tradition

A trip to a Michigan cider mill for some apple cider and donuts is a true sign of fall in Pure Michigan. Yates Cider Mill was born in the days of Lincoln, years before the electric light bulb made its debut. Six generations later, Yates continues to be a gathering place for many in and around the Rochester area. Yates is a place where people come to share traditions, memories, and a special sense of community. The Yates mill operation ...

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Lindsey

Beauty & History at the Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival

Beauty & History at the Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival

Michigan lighthouses bring history, beauty, and uniqueness to our coastline. Each year, visitors can take an in-depth tour of some of these lighthouses at the Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival. Visiting the coastline of Lake Huron and stopping at a Michigan state park, fond memories can be made so easily. Although modern navigational technology has made lighthouses nearly obsolete, some still do serve as a guiding light for ships on the Great Lakes. More than 115 lighthouses dot Michigan’s Great Lakes ...

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Lindsey

Nemo 500 Outhouse Races

Nemo 500 Outhouse Races

The Nemo 500 Outhouse Races is a unique and hilarious concept where people participate in a race across the historic downtown with their clever outhouse designs. It is an annual event in Coopersville and invites plenty of fun, laughs, and lots of fun activities and food. So whether you are planning to take part in the mad race or just go as a spectator, get ready to have a wonderful time at this year’s Nemo 500 Outhouse Races. About The ...

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Lindsey

Paint Your Way to Happiness at Hot Plate Pottery

Paint Your Way to Happiness at Hot Plate Pottery

Alright, I’m not an artist by any means. Ask me to draw a person, and I’ll draw you a stick figure. Ask me to draw a tree; it’s going to be a brown trunk with a giant green blob on top of it. This is why I did not go to Hot Plate Pottery for the longest time, despite working right across the street and staring at it almost every day. But then I finally drew up the courage to ...

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Lindsey

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