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Mackinac Island, Marquette, Traverse City: Best Small Towns in the U.S.?

Mackinac Island, Marquette, Traverse City: Best Small Towns in the U.S.?

January 25, 2023
by jonkatje
Arts and Entertainment, Vacation

2023 isn’t even a month old and we already have a second round of 10best.com USA Today Reader’s Choice polls that give Michigan a chance…

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Mackinac Island: Best Historic Small Town in America?

Mackinac Island: Best Historic Small Town in America?

September 29, 2021
by jonkatje
Family Trips, Vacation

Michigan cities have always been well-represented in the 10best.com Reader’s Choice Polls for Best Small Towns. The nominees for Best Historic Small Town, Best Small…

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St. Ignace 350th Anniversary: 16 Things to Do in Michigan's Second Oldest City

St. Ignace 350th Anniversary: 16 Things to Do in Michigan’s Second Oldest City

January 24, 2021
by jonkatje
Family Trips

Founded by Father Jacques Marquette in 1671, St. Ignace trails only Sault Ste. Marie (1668) as Michigan’s oldest city. Marquette, a French fur trader and…

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The Best Michigan State Parks for Fall Color

The Best Michigan State Parks for Fall Color

September 27, 2020
by jonkatje
Family Trips

Fall color in Michigan is among the best in the country (and according to 10best the Upper Peninsula is #1) thanks to our beautiful scenery…

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Great Turtle Kayak of Mackinac Island Finishes 2nd in Best Kayak Tours

Great Turtle Kayak of Mackinac Island Finishes 2nd in Best Kayak Tours

August 31, 2020
by Chris Katje
Kayak Trips

We recently told readers that two Michigan kayak companies were up for a user poll from 10Best, a USA Today company. The poll selected 20…

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Two Michigan Kayaking Trips Up for Best in Country

Two Michigan Kayaking Trips Up for Best in Country

August 5, 2020
by Chris Katje
Vacation

As a Michigan travel site supporting the best Pure Michigan has to offer, we often encourage our readers to vote for top Michigan destinations in…

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Michigan's Best Small Towns Need Your Votes in Latest 10Best.com Poll

Michigan’s Best Small Towns Need Your Votes in Latest 10Best.com Poll

April 10, 2019
by jonkatje
Arts and Entertainment

Spring is here and 10best.com is once again looking for the Best Small Towns in the country as part of their latest Reader’s Choice polls….

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Photo Gallery Friday: Our Favorite 2018 Michigan Photos

Photo Gallery Friday: Our Favorite 2018 Michigan Photos

December 21, 2018
by jonkatje
Family Trips, Landmarks

Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where a few pictures just aren’t enough…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Tour

Photo Gallery Friday: Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Tour

December 7, 2018
by jonkatje
Lighthouses, Museums

Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where a few pictures just aren’t enough…

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Fort Holmes, Mackinac Island

Fort Holmes, Mackinac Island

July 16, 2018
by jonkatje
Landmarks, Vacation

Visitors to Mackinac Island are greeted with stunning views on the ferry ride over from Mackinaw City or St. Ignace: the Grand Hotel, Mission Point…

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