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Belle Isle Aquarium - Detroit, Michigan

Belle Isle Aquarium – Detroit, Michigan

January 14, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Zoos

The Belle Isle Conservancy has done many great things to help improve the visitor experience on Belle Isle. One of the best things they were…

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Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, Belle Isle

Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, Belle Isle

January 11, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

Detroit’s Belle Isle has long been a favorite destination for residents of the state’s largest metro area as well as visitors from out of town….

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Detroit's Point of Origin

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Detroit’s Point of Origin

December 29, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

Michigan Roadside Attractions is a periodic feature on Travel the Mitten that will explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways,…

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Michigan Legal Milestones - 40 Historical Sites

Michigan Legal Milestones – 40 Historical Sites

December 5, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

Many historic and precedent-setting legal cases have taken place in Michigan. A program sponsored by the State Bar of Michigan has been providing information on…

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18 Michigan Places We Visited for the First Time in 2018

18 Michigan Places We Visited for the First Time in 2018

December 1, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

As 2018 draws to a close, we decided to take a moment to reflect on all of the new places we were able to visit…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Joe Louis Fist, Detroit

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Joe Louis Fist, Detroit

November 24, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Roadside Attractions

Michigan Roadside Attractions is a periodic feature on Travel the Mitten that will explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways,…

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William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor, Detroit

William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor, Detroit

July 30, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Lighthouses

Michigan is home to more than 100 state parks and recreation areas, but only one is located in an urban setting. William G. Milliken State…

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Things To Do In Michigan Spring 2018 -   A to Z Guide

Things To Do In Michigan Spring 2018 – A to Z Guide

March 1, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Uncategorized

The end of another Michigan winter is in sight, so we turn our attention to spring and the events it brings. Michigan has many fun…

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Things to Do in Michigan Winter 2017 - A to Z Guide

Things to Do in Michigan Winter 2017 – A to Z Guide

December 4, 2017
by Chris Katje
Arts and Entertainment, Family Trips, Vacation

Michigan winters are known for being long, snow-filled, cold, and unpredictable. After a pretty mild winter in 2016-17, all indications are pointing to the upcoming…

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Detroit Fall Beer Festival 2017 Recap

Detroit Fall Beer Festival 2017 Recap

November 2, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Breweries

The 2017 Detroit Fall Beer Festival was held Friday, October 27th and Saturday, October 28th at the Eastern Market. Thousands of people braved rain and…

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