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Is Michigan Home to the Best Historic Small Town?

Is Michigan Home to the Best Historic Small Town?

March 6, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
History

The search has once again begun to name the Best Historic Small Town in America, and just like last year we have two Michigan finalists…

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Four Michigan Favorites Vying To Be Named Best Small Town in the Midwest - Which One Has Your Vote?

Four Michigan Favorites Vying To Be Named Best Small Town in the Midwest – Which One Has Your Vote?

March 4, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

A new round of 10Best.com Reader’s Choice Polls seek to find the best small towns in American, and we once again are well-represented with Michigan…

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Fall Color 2025: Mackinac Island, Upper Peninsula Draw Some National Attention

Fall Color 2025: Mackinac Island, Upper Peninsula Draw Some National Attention

September 19, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

The 2025 fall color season is only just beginning, but a recent round of USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice polls found that two Michigan destinations…

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Mackinac Island: Best Summer Travel Destination in the Country?

Mackinac Island: Best Summer Travel Destination in the Country?

April 17, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Fresh off two big Michigan wins in USA Today 10 Best Reader’s Choice polls (Ludington for Best Historic Small Town and Saugatuck for Best Coastal…

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Is Petoskey or Traverse City the Best Small Town in the Midwest?

Is Petoskey or Traverse City the Best Small Town in the Midwest?

March 8, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

It’s one of our favorite times of year, as USA Today launches a round of 10Best Reader’s Choice polls centered around small towns. Michigan is…

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Is Michigan Home to The Best Flower Festival in the U.S.?

Is Michigan Home to The Best Flower Festival in the U.S.?

February 19, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

We aren’t far from the start of spring, and USA Today/10best is back with another Reader’s Choice Poll looking for some of the best festivals…

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Two Michigan Locations Once Again Up For Title of Best Sculpture Park

Two Michigan Locations Once Again Up For Title of Best Sculpture Park

January 24, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

A new round of USA Today 10best Reader’s Choice polls are up, and we could almost just cut and paste an article from last year…

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More Love for the Motor City: Does Detroit Have the Best Street Art and Best Art Museum?

More Love for the Motor City: Does Detroit Have the Best Street Art and Best Art Museum?

January 22, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Last week we highlighted a USA Today 10best Reader’s Choice poll that had two Detroit museums in the running for Best Science Museum and Best…

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Michigan Museums Bank of America 2020

Two Detroit Museums Are Finalists For Best in the USA

January 18, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Museums

A new year has started, which means another round of USA Today 10best Reader’s Choice contests. First up in 2024 is a search for the…

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There's Snow Place Like Michigan's Upper Peninsula According to Recent USA Today Contests

There’s Snow Place Like Michigan’s Upper Peninsula According to Recent USA Today Contests

December 23, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

We love seeing Michigan get national recognition in USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice polls looking for the best of the best when it comes to…

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