Food

From theme restaurants that take dining to an entirely new level to iconic restaurants to simple local restaurants, Michigan has its fair share of unique eateries serving delicious dishes. Whether you’re in west Michigan, the Upper Peninsula, or southeast Michigan, these unique fun dining experiences are spots every Michigander should dine.
If you’re planning some Michigan travel, a day trip, or simply looking for a fun new place to try, this is the restaurant list for you. Read on for 20 Fun and Unique Restaurants in Michigan worth a visit.

“Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives,” often shortened to “Triple D,” is one of the Food Network’s most successful shows, and it’s easy to see why.

Guy Fieri is a skilled chef with an appetite almost as big as his personality, which makes watching him travel nationwide to eat the best food in each state a blast.

There are many great places to visit in Marshall, but one of the most popular spots in the city
has to be Cornwell’s Turkeyville. Turkeyville is a fun and welcoming family-friendly restaurant
that serves delicious homemade meals and treats made with real ingredients. Getting their
start in 1968, they’ve since held onto their recipes passed down from generation to generation.
With great food, gifts, and several forms of entertainment, I’ve made a list of five reasons why
Turkeyville is so popular with locals and visitors alike.

Where to Get A Thanksgiving Dinner in Michigan: Find a Fabulous Thanksgiving Meal in Michigan If you’re not cooking this year and looking for the perfect spot for a Michigan …

Fall in Michigan is so much more than back-to-school and stocking up on cozy sweaters.

Fall in Michigan means warm, steamy mugs of crisp apple cider and fresh cinnamon donuts.

It also means winding through corn mazes soaking up the autumn sun and exploring Michigan pumpkin patches, cider and donuts in hand.

If you’re looking for some fall fun, it’s time to travel Michigan and start exploring.

From metro Detroit to northern Michigan and beyond, Michigan is the place to be in autumn.

Michigan Apple Orchards and Cider Mills

Fall is apple season in Michigan, and there is no better way to spend a sunny fall afternoon than biting into warm donuts and sipping fresh apple cider.

From quiet, rolling orchards rich with ripe, red fruit to busy, family-friendly cider mills brimming with fun activity – Michigan IS the land of the apple in the fall months.

Vernors Ginger Ale is one of the biggest staples in Michigan, and chances are, it’s one of the first things you think of when it comes to our great state. 

Sure, everyone knows Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, and Canada Dry, but Detroit’s own ginger soda is special. Made from a special mix of ginger, sugar and other special ingredients, Vernor’s original Ginger Ale is a spicy soda pop that quickly became a favorite of Michigan residents. 

Aged in oak barrels for three years before being bottled and shipped out to stores, Vernor’s Ginger soda has been loved for over 125 years. 
Read on to discover everything you want to know about Vernors Ginger Ale Soda. 

Looking for the best places for apple picking in Michigan?

You’re in the right place: while spring and summer in Michigan are the time for picking strawberries, blueberries, and cherries, fall in Michigan is for apples!

During the autumn months, Michiganders flock to cider mills for Michigan apples and to get their hands on fresh-squeezed apple cider. Michigan apple orchards and family farms come alive during apple season, with enough fun activities and fresh apples to keep us going all season long.

The downtown market is a must when you find yourself in the city of Grand Rapids. From fresh fish to baked goods, great bottled wine to fresh scoops of ice cream, boba tea to local honey sold in a jar, the downtown market has something for everyone and is a Grand Rapids favorite to visit. This guide will prepare you for what to expect before you walk through the doors of wonderful food and products the downtown market has to offer, and some popular stops you don’t want to miss.

Along the banks of the Huron River in the town of Dexter, Michigan, sits one of Michigan’s
most excellent “hidden gems”: The Dexter Cider Mill. This mill produces hundreds of thousands
of apple-flavored items through the fall and is a frequent stop of not only Dexter locals but also
thousands of Michiganders.

The Mill is part of the heart of Dexter and has made the growing town famous for a few short
months each year. Families flock to this favorite fall destination to enjoy cider, donuts, and the
unbeatable views provided by the Huron River.