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Marquette's Seven Grandfather Teachings Monument Pays Tribute to Upper Peninsula's Indigenous Heritage

Marquette’s Seven Grandfather Teachings Monument Pays Tribute to Upper Peninsula’s Indigenous Heritage

September 5, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

A new public art installation near the old ore dock in Marquette pays tribute to the area’s indigenous history. Artist Jason Quigno sculpted seven Kona…

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53North Barn Art Project: Enjoy These Scenic Stops in Port Austin

53North Barn Art Project: Enjoy These Scenic Stops in Port Austin

July 20, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

We love finding unique art and roadside attractions as we travel around Michigan, and on a recent visit to the Thumb region we had the…

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Can Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park Make it Three Years In a Row as Best Sculpture Park?

Can Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park Make it Three Years In a Row as Best Sculpture Park?

January 31, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park has taken home the top honors in the USA Today/10best.com Reader’s Choice poll for Best Sculpture Park the last…

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Is Detroit Home to the Best Street Art in the Country?

Is Detroit Home to the Best Street Art in the Country?

January 29, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

After a fifth place finish in the search for the Best Street Art in 2024, Detroit has once again been named a finalist in the…

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World of Winter 2025: Art and Family Fun in Downtown Grand Rapids

World of Winter 2025: Art and Family Fun in Downtown Grand Rapids

January 12, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

World of Winter, the largest winter festival in the United States, has returned to Grand Rapids in 2025. Starting in early January and running for…

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2024 Year in Review: Our 24 Most Viewed Posts This Year

2024 Year in Review: Our 24 Most Viewed Posts This Year

December 27, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

2024 was a busy year for us here at Travel the Mitten, as we made our way around the state visiting parks, nature preserves, waterfalls,…

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2024 Year in Review: 24 Michigan Places We Visited For The First Time

2024 Year in Review: 24 Michigan Places We Visited For The First Time

December 26, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

As 2024 winds down it is time for our annual look back at the new places in Michigan we were able to explore this year….

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ArtPrize 2024: Downtown Grand Rapids Comes Alive for 15th Anniversary

ArtPrize 2024: Downtown Grand Rapids Comes Alive for 15th Anniversary

September 20, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

It has been 15 years since the first ArtPrize took West Michigan by storm, bringing hundreds of thousands of visitors into downtown Grand Rapids for…

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Harris Gardens: A Stunning Sculpture Park at North Central Michigan College

Harris Gardens: A Stunning Sculpture Park at North Central Michigan College

August 5, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

North Central Michigan College is a community college in Petoskey, Michigan that sees around 2,300 students attend classes each year. The campus is located southeast…

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Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Celebrates 100 Years in 2024: Don't Miss These Events!

Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Celebrates 100 Years in 2024: Don’t Miss These Events!

May 9, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is one of West Michigan’s marquee summer events, as thousands head to the lakeshore to tour ships, watch parades,…

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