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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Battle of Brownstown (War of 1812) Memorial, Gibraltar

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Battle of Brownstown (War of 1812) Memorial, Gibraltar

December 4, 2021
by jonkatje
History

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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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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River Raisin National Battlefield Park Saw Record Crowds in 2020

River Raisin National Battlefield Park Saw Record Crowds in 2020

April 19, 2021
by jonkatje
Landmarks

2020 was a record year for a handful of national parks across the country, and three of the parks that saw record crowds were here…

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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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Mackinac Island's Michigan Historical Markers

Mackinac Island’s Michigan Historical Markers

March 11, 2015
by jonkatje
Landmarks, Vacation

Few places in Michigan have a concentration of historical markers like Mackinac Island does. There are more than 20 sites on the island that have…

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