From festive 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 snowy streets in a charming horse-drawn carriage. Warm up with seasonal beverages while wandering through social districts, or take your time strolling past festive storefronts and twinkling holiday light displays. 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.
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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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Nothing quite compares to the comforts of home — except for retreating to a place that feels like it. And while big,...
Read More +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.
Read More +If you’re looking for places where comfort food finds its companion in ice-cold pints — or ones where the bites pair...
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