Check out Binder Park Zoo

For zoos, you'll have plenty of choices, but in particular, consider Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek. It's not Michigan's biggest zoo, but it's got plenty of options for families to take in.… Read More

8 Best Bowling Alleys in Michigan!

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Airway Lanes, Portage, MI

Portage's Airway Lanes—not far from the airport—is actually something like a small amusement park in one facility. Featuring not only bowling, but also miniature golf, a full arcade, a… Read More

The 10 Best Casinos in Michigan!

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Firekeepers Casino, Battle Creek, MI

A comparatively new casino located in Battle Creek, Firekeepers offers some unexpected advantages. While the gaming floor is much the same as other entries, Firekeepers offers a buffet with shifting… Read More

Best Paint & Wine Spots in Michigan 2025!

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Wine & Canvas, Portage, MI

The good news about Wine & Canvas is that it has a tendency to travel. Located primarily in Kalamazoo, Wine & Canvas will go throughout a fairly large swath of Kalamazoo and its immediate… Read More

10 Best Arcades in Michigan!

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Airway Fun Center, Portage, MI

In a similar vein to BAM!, Portage's Airway Fun Center offers bowling, of course, but also a fairly substantial arcade along with laser tag, go karts, miniature golf, indoor bumper cars, and more… Read More

7 Best Escape Rooms in Michigan!

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Escapology, Portage, MI

Portage's Escapology comes with two major points to its credit. First among these is the range of experiences offered at the facility itself. Visitors will be able to take on the Cuban Missile… Read More

The 8 Most Incredible Theaters in Michigan!

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Riviera Theater, Three Rivers, MI

Three Rivers is home to the Riviera Theater, a 400-seat slice of history. Recently renovated and now home to a variety of cultural events ranging from movies to concerts to live theater, the Riviera… Read More

The 10 Best Science Centers in Michigan!

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Air Zoo, Portage, MI

The Air Zoo represents a bit of a contradiction in terms. There's no real “zoo” involved, but rather an exhibition of flight and aircraft in all its forms. There's even an entire section… Read More

The 8 Best Museums in Michigan!

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Gilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners, MI

Car buffs, you already know that Michigan is the focus of automotive history for the United States and much of the world as a whole. So you're not surprised to hear that the state is home to the… Read More

The 10 Best Live Music Venues in Michigan!

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Leila Arboretum, Battle Creek, MI

Arboretums aren't normally on people's mind when considering live music, but the Leila Arboretum in Battle Creek comes with a special added feature: the annual Leila Arboretum Music Festival,… Read More

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