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

7 Best Escape Rooms in Michigan!

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EpIQ Escapes, Jackson, MI

Jackson's EpIQ Escapes offers four different experiences, including two that are “private experiences” that are commonly limited to one booking per game. Face a unique 1999 party 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

5 Best Comedy Clubs in Michigan!

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Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase—as the name implies, found in Ann Arbor and offering stand-up comedy—may not offer the biggest names, but it will make up for the lack of star power with plenty… Read More

The 6 Best Karaoke Bars in Michigan!

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Crunchys, East Lansing, MI

East Lansing's Crunchy's has a particularly noteworthy pedigree on its side. Specifically, it's been rated one of the best karaoke bars in the United States. That's quite a recommendation, and… 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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Pinball at the Zoo, Kalamazoo, MI

This is an arcade, but only an arcade of sorts. An annual event that's been going on for years—one I've had the privilege to personally attend three years running now—Pinball at the Zoo… Read More

The 7 Best Trivia Nights in Michigan!

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Tio's Mexican Café, Ann Arbor, MI

Ann Arbor is home to Tio's Mexican Cafe, known not only for its massive five-pound nacho platter known as Mt. Nacheesmo, but also for its trivia nights. Mondays at 7:30 and 8:30, trivia games fire up… Read More

The 10 Best Science Centers in Michigan!

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Kalamazoo Valley Museum, Kalamazoo, MI

Head over to Kalamazoo to check out the Kalamazoo Valley Museum. Part of the Kalamazoo Valley Community College, it will provide plenty of exciting contact with science for most anyone. With exhibits… Read More

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