outside of the Bavarian Inn Lodge

    10 Must Do Activities at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth, Michigan

    This summer, we were lucky enough to spend a few days exploring Frankenmuth, Michigan’s “Little Bavaria.” The community was warm and welcoming, there were several historical sites where we could learn all about the area, and plenty of good food and good shopping. One big highlight (and our kids weren’t even with us!) was our…

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    City Guide: 10 Kid Friendly Activities in Frankenmuth, Michigan

    Known as “Michigan’s Little Bavaria”, Frankenmuth was officially founded in 1845 when a group of German immigrants traveled to Michigan seeking religious freedom. They traveled to the east central part of the state and began building a community. The name Frankenmuth translates to “Courage of the Franconians” and the founders quickly established several industries in…

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    posing in Centennial Park in Holland, MI in front of the garden dedicated to the Wizard of Oz

    Holland, Michigan City Guide: 13 Family Friendly Activities

    On our recent road trip exploring Michigan, we stopped in popular Holland, located in the south western part of the Lower Peninsula, near Lake Macatawa.

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    portrait photo of Windmill Island Gardens in Holland, Michigan

    15 Ways to Explore Windmill Island Gardens in Holland, Michigan

    On a recent visit to Holland, Michigan, located on the Lower Peninsula of Lake Michigan, we had the opportunity to learn all about the mid 19th century Dutch settlers who came to Western Michigan to build a new community. One of the highlights of our visit was our time at Windmill Island Gardens.

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    posing on the front porch at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island

    The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan

    I keep a running “Bucket List” of resorts around the country (and a few spots “Over The Pond”) I dream about visiting and at the very top of the list for the past several years has been The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan.This past summer, we had the good fortune to spend an…

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    posing in one of the gardens at at Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, MI

    Exploring the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, Michigan with Children

    On a recent trip throughout a large part of Michigan, we stopped in the city of Grand Rapids for a couple of days. A highlight of our visit was definitely the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.

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