Lena Meijer Tropical Conservatory, Grand Rapids, MI

A wonderful activity in cold weather, and the kind of thing that reminds you that warm and sunny days aren't far away, hitting an indoor garden in Michigan is actually easier than you might think.… Read More

8 Best Bowling Alleys in Michigan!

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Clique Lanes, Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids offers plenty of options for bowling, but one of the best around is Clique Lanes, a 16-lane, bi-level bowling alley that features a variety of snack options. Throw in a downright… Read More

The 10 Best Casinos in Michigan!

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Gun Lake Casino, Wayland, MI

Recently opened in Wayland, the Gun Lake Casino is a smaller affair, but one with a clear bent for expansion. Keep an eye out for expansions which include a restaurant, nightclub, gaming floor and… Read More

The 6 Best Karaoke Bars in Michigan!

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Cheer’s Good Time Saloon, Grand Rapids, MI

Cheer’s Good Time Saloon in Grand Rapids offers another comparative rarity in karaoke: a family karaoke event. Starting earlier in the evening, it attracts the younger set, which allows you to… Read More

The 8 Most Incredible Theaters in Michigan!

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Grand Rapids Civic Theatre, Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids' Civic Theater represents not only a major piece of Grand Rapids history but also a way to generate the history of tomorrow as well. It was originally built to have 1,608 seats, reports… Read More

7 Best Escape Rooms in Michigan!

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The Ruse, Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids has its share of escape rooms to check out, so start with the Ruse, which offers large group operations down to small group settings of as little as two people. With your choice of the… Read More

Best Paint & Wine Spots in Michigan 2025!

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Wine & Canvas, Portage, MI

The good news about Wine & Canvas is that it has a tendency to travel. Located primarily in Kalamazoo, Wine & Canvas will go throughout a fairly large swath of Kalamazoo and its immediate… Read More

The 7 Best Trivia Nights in Michigan!

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Florentine Ristorante, Grandville, MI

At Florentine Ristorante, you'll not only get trivia nights, but you'll also get access to some amazing Italian food. Whether it's terrific pizza—Florentine Ristorante's web address is… Read More

The 10 Best Live Music Venues in Michigan!

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Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids, MI

With over 10,000 seats to its credit, Grand Rapids mainstay the Van Andel Arena features not only the best in live music-between now and the end of the year the site will host Kanye West and Stevie… Read More

10 Best Arcades in Michigan!

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Pinball at the Zoo, Kalamazoo, MI

This is an arcade, but only an arcade of sorts. An annual event that's been going on for years—one I've had the privilege to personally attend three years running now—Pinball at the Zoo… Read More

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