From walkable riverfront downtowns to warm & whimsical social districts, enjoy the slow pace & welcoming spirit of our six charming small towns.
Nothing quite compares to the comforts of home — except for retreating to a place that feels like it. And while big, bustling cities with glittering skylines have their allure, we’ll take the warmth & simplicity of our small-town comforts any day.
Step inside old-fashioned shops to see taffy pulled and fudge hand-paddled before your eyes, or clip-clop through the leaf-lined streets in a charming horse-drawn carriage. Pack a farmers’ market picnic and dine down by the waterside, sip on seasonal beverages while wandering through social districts, or cozy up by the bonfire in a laid-back outdoor beer garden. It’s all here waiting to wrap you up in a big, warm Midwestern hug.
With its easy access to Lake Huron and a sparkling riverfront that stretches Uptown to Downtown — there’s something effortlessly refreshing about this nautical city.
Read More +An inviting village with a retail mecca that rivals what’s found in much bigger cities, Birch Run blends its laid-back vibe with lively ways to fill a weekend.
Read More +A charming riverfront town sprinkled with downhome eateries, delightful inns, and cozy retreats — Chesaning is the ideal place to feel perfectly far from it all.
Read More +Known as “Michigan's Little Bavaria” by millions who cross its cobblestone paths & covered wooden bridge each year, this tiny German town is iconic.
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It’s hard to decide what’s most captivating about Midland: its thriving arts scene, abundant natural beauty, or the mid-century moderns you’ll find dotting every city street.
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A city steeped in arts & culture with hidden gems around each historic, mural-covered street corner — Saginaw is full of unexpected surprises.
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Come together for fireworks & food trucks, live music & local brews — and stay for moments of connection worth...
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Get your fill of inspiration as you travel our six inviting small towns through these stories.
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