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Brooklyn
fromThumbwind
19 hours ago

The History of Park Island Michigan - When Lake Orion Offered the Thrill of Coney Island in Michigan (1901-1933)

Park Island was a major summer destination in Michigan from the late 1800s to the 1920s, featuring various attractions and accessible by boat.
fromAol
9 hours ago

This Little-Known Waterfront Town in New York Is Pure Magic

Glen Cove is a little-known waterfront town in New York that packs a whole lot of charm into a small space, located on the banks of the Long Island Sound.
NYC food
Chicago
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I spent 48 hours in Chicago for the first time and left with 4 regrets

Booking a winter trip to Chicago and spending too much time outdoors were major regrets during the visit.
fromSnowBrains
1 day ago

Michigan's Mount Bohemia to Stay Open on Weekends Through May - SnowBrains

Mount Bohemia has received more than 350 inches of snow this winter, putting it ahead of Jackson Hole, Alta, and other western ski areas.
Snowboarding
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

"DTF St. Louis" and the New Story of the Suburbs

'They are small stakes, but, of course, everything that is quintessentially American—property, the right to violence, the right to protect land—are all intensely operative in this space.'
Television
Cooking
fromTasting Table
3 days ago

People From These Midwestern States Proudly Bring Cookie Salads To Potlucks - Tasting Table

Cookie salad is a unique potluck dish made with pudding, whipped topping, fruit, and cookies, lacking any greens or vegetables.
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

This Remote Midwest Peninsula Has Abundant Outdoor Adventures in Stunning Scenery-and You Can See the Northern Lights

"You don't wind up here by accident; you come here for a reason, and that reason is typically the abundant outdoor adventures and natural resources we have," Nathan Miller, the former executive director of the Copper Harbor Trails Club, told Travel + Leisure.
Skiing
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I've spent years exploring Michigan. These 4 cities made me feel like I was in Europe.

Michigan offers hidden gems that reflect European charm, particularly in cities like Holland and Frankenmuth.
NYC real estate
fromFortune
1 week ago

Gen Zers are flocking to these Midwest housing markets where homes are about 30% cheaper than the coasts | Fortune

The Midwest offers significantly cheaper housing, attracting young homeowners from coastal cities.
Chicago
fromStreetsblog USA
5 days ago

Chicago to St. Louis Is the High-Speed Rail Test America Can't Afford to Fail - Streetsblog USA

The Chicago to St. Louis corridor is crucial for a national high-speed rail network, but political decisions may jeopardize its future.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Detroit, MI: Inventory Climbs

Detroit's real estate market has shifted to favor buyers due to increased inventory and longer selling times.
Beer
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

For Over 70 Years, This Michigan Dive Bar Has Drawn Crowds With Burgers And Fresh Popcorn - Tasting Table

Dive bars like Torch Bar and Grill have gained appreciation for their unique vibe, affordable food, and social atmosphere.
Arts
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Talking Headways Podcast: Growing St. Louis's Arts and Culture District - Streetsblog USA

Investment in St. Louis's Grand Center Arts District focuses on connecting urban spaces and enhancing public art for community benefit.
Travel
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

The Best Romantic Midwest Getaways When You Need A Weekend Away Together

Midwest offers romantic getaways for couples needing a break from family responsibilities.
Music production
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Under the Stars: We could all use some funky Detroit grooves about now - 48 hills

DJ Amir Abdullah curates a second volume of Strata Records compilations, preserving Detroit's innovative Black music history through groovy, funk-influenced jazz from the legendary 1970s label founded by Kenny Cox.
Dining
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

Mackinac Island Resort Serves Up Pizza, Coney Skillet and a Summer Full of Perks

Mission Point Resort is expanding its dining, beverage, and activity offerings for summer 2026 to enhance guest experiences and encourage longer stays.
Chicago
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This Scenic Lakefront Suburb Was Just Named the Richest Retirement Town in the Midwest

Lake Forest, Illinois, is the richest retirement town in the Midwest, with a median household income of $235,081.
Food & drink
fromInsideHook
3 weeks ago

Eat Your Way Through America's Best Food Tours

Guided food tours provide immersive cultural experiences through local cuisine, history, and insider knowledge that surpass typical tourist information.
Beer
fromTasting Table
2 weeks ago

This Old-School Midwest Beer Now Belongs To A Major Brewing Giant - But It's Still Hard To Find - Tasting Table

Stag beer, a classic Midwestern regional brand from Belleville, Illinois, has survived since 1906 and remains a hyper-regional beer primarily found in Southern Illinois and St. Louis despite changing ownership and production locations.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Midwest housing markets surge as absorption rate jumps

Midwest markets lead national housing absorption with Michigan, Ohio, and Illinois exceeding 17% weekly rates, while demand outpaces supply by 33% nationally.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

I Live in the Midwest-This Is the Most Underrated City Everyone Should Visit Once

Detroit is perhaps best known for its legacy as the U.S.'s premier car manufacturing hub. The first auto companies set up shop in Detroit around the turn of the 20th century, and by 1917, the city's plants produced over one million cars per year. Beyond manufacturing, though, Motor City significantly impacted American pop culture.
Miscellaneous
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Real Estate One bets on local platform amid brokerage consolidation

Independent brokerages with strong local platforms can compete effectively against national platforms by maintaining approximately 20% market share in specific markets through deep local relationships and tailored services.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I moved from Southern California to Michigan so I could afford to buy a home. Living here changed me in surprising ways.

In Orange County, I was the kind of person who would bury my nose in a magazine to avoid chatting with a hairdresser. I rushed through the checkout line and never said, 'How are you doing?' to someone I didn't know. If small talk was ever forced upon me, I gave away as little about myself as possible.
California
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

This Overnight Train Connects New York City to Chicago-With Lake Views, Historic Cities, and Scenic River Valleys Along the Way

Running daily between Chicago and the East Coast, Amtrak's Lake Shore Limited travels through a geographically diverse stretch of the country. Passengers follow the southern shoreline of Lake Michigan, then head east through the industrial Midwest and into upstate New York, where the route runs parallel to stretches of the Mohawk River and the historic Erie Canal corridor.
Travel
Travel
fromInsideHook
4 weeks ago

A Hotel We Love: Graduate by Hilton

Graduate by Hilton operates 30+ university-inspired hotels in college towns, combining nostalgic campus experiences with modern Hilton Honors benefits for adult travelers.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Midwestern Town Looks Like It Belongs in the Netherlands-With Windmills and an Annual Tulip Festival

Holland, Michigan, a Dutch-settled city of 35,000, offers European charm through windmills, tulips, and authentic culture alongside modern amenities and natural beauty.
Food & drink
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

I Live in the Midwest-This Is the One Small Town Everyone Should Visit at Least Once

Bloomington, Indiana combines a major university, an exceptionally diverse restaurant scene, notable museums and cultural institutions, and vibrant local food and beverage businesses.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I've lived in and visited so many of America's biggest cities, but these 6 small towns have really won me over

Small towns near major US cities offer a more relaxed, rewarding alternative to the stress and congestion of large metropolitan areas.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Lakefront City Is a Midwestern Hidden Gem-and It Has Some of the Best Skiing in the Region

Set dramatically on the westernmost tip of Lake Superior, Minnesota's northern hub tells stories of grit and grandeur. Over the years, the city has transformed from a rough-and-tumble logging and mining outpost into a destination for both outdoor enthusiasts and culture seekers, completing one of America's great urban renewal stories.
Travel
Real estate
frommlive
1 month ago

You can now live above one of Michigan's oldest coney islands

Historic downtown building converted into 13 one-bedroom apartments above long-running Coney Island restaurant, offering modern amenities, varied rents, and some affordable units.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is the 'Least Authentic' City in the World, According to Travelers-and It's Located in the Midwest

InsureandGo's study of 1.3 million Google reviews identified Chicago as the world's least authentic city, though authentic experiences exist outside heavily touristed areas.
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Searchers find wreck of luxury steamer lost in Lake Michigan more than 150 years ago

Searchers located the wreck of the luxury steamer Lac La Belle about 20 miles offshore between Racine and Kenosha, Wisconsin, completing a nearly 60-year search.
fromPuck Prose
2 months ago

What needs to change to keep the Winter Classic special?

When the NHL announced that the Winter Classic would be hosted in Miami, Florida in 2026, it was met with very mixed reviews, and the league's idea to shake it up and do something out of the ordinary wasn't met with exactly the kind of reaction they were hoping. When we as fans think of the Winter Classic, we think of ice cold arenas with snow pouring from the sky. Locations like Minnesota, Chicago, and Detroit come to mind, not Miami.
National Hockey League
fromwww.archdaily.com
1 month ago

Lakeside Residence / Disbrow Iannuzzi

Located on a parklike site in a northern suburb of Detroit with the River Rouge running through it, this 4,000sf Y-shaped home opens to an elaborate landscape that the homeowner has cultivated for over 40 years.
Design
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Michigan accuses big oil of being cartel' that fuels climate crisis and high energy costs

Michigan sued BP, Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil and the API, alleging cartel-like collusion that raised utility costs, suppressed renewables and impeded electric vehicle adoption.
fromBleacher Nation
1 month ago

Michigan vs. Ohio State: Free Live Stream, TV Channel, How to Watch - Bleacher Nation

Michigan's +494 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 22.5 points per game) is a result of scoring 91.4 points per game (fifth in college basketball) while allowing 68.9 per contest (65th in college basketball). The Wolverines post 18.4 more points than the Buckeyes allow (73). Michigan hits 1.4 more threes per contest than the opposition, 9.4 (64th in college basketball) compared to its opponents' 8.
Chicago Cubs
Environment
fromColossal
1 month ago

Along the Mississippi River, 'Water | Craft' Is a Confluence of Art, Culture, and Ecology

Artists use craft media—weaving, pottery, glass, basketry, and textiles—to address water access, cultural preservation, and climate-change impacts on waterways.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Searchers find missing ship in Lake Michigan, over 150 years after it sunk

Paul Ehorn found the Lac La Belle wreck in Lake Michigan after nearly 60 years of searching, about 20 miles offshore between Racine and Kenosha.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Midwest Lake Has Rainbow Cliffs, Sea Caves, and Crystal-clear Caribbean-like Waters

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan's Upper Peninsula features colorful sandstone cliffs and pristine Lake Superior waters, offering Western landscape beauty in the Midwest.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
2 months ago

Snowmaking Staff Saves Engagement After Ring Falls 118 Feet at Boyne Mountain Resort, MI - SnowBrains

An engagement ring slipped through the metal grating of Boyne Mountain's SkyBridge, falling 118 feet into snow and prompting an urgent two-and-a-half-hour search.
Food & drink
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

The 14 Hands-Down Best Midwestern Chain Restaurants - Tasting Table

Midwestern cuisine emphasizes varied comfort-food chains—burgers, pizzas, custard—with Culver's as the largest regional chain exemplifying that tradition.
Chicago
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

The 8 Best Museums in Chicago

Chicago offers a diverse, world-class museum scene spanning art, science, history, and culture along the lakefront and throughout vibrant neighborhoods.
Real estate
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This City Was Named the No. 1 Place to Live in the Midwest

Carmel, Indiana ranks as the Midwest's best place to live, offering top schools, vibrant arts, abundant parks, proximity to Indianapolis, and higher-than-average housing prices.
Food & drink
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

You Can Feast on Pizza Aboard This Vintage Train-and It Goes Through the Midwest's Beautiful Great Northwoods

The Family Pizza Train runs year-round from Spooner to Hayward, offering two-hour scenic rail trips with on-board pizzas, seating options, and themed excursions.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Detroit Home Prices Up in July

In July, home prices rose slightly from the month before, with a median listing price of $109,200. The number of listings on the market grew 4.1% from last month, which is typical for this time of the year in Detroit, and homes are also selling close to the same pace as the same time last year. Typically, home price per square foot in Detroit tend to rise in July.
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Midwest housing markets coming in hot for 2026

Bloomington-Normal, Illinois faces a severe housing shortage with 0.4 months of inventory, fueling rapid sales and a 16.4% year-over-year median list price increase.
Real estate
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I 'shopped around' for my dream home by living all over the US. I liked Florida, but I fell in love with the Midwest.

Tried living in Portland and returning to Florida before choosing Wisconsin for a purchased home, attracted by outdoor access and a slower small-town pace.
#michigan-slang
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

On a Great Lakes Cruise, a Chicagoan Learns to See Lake Michigan Anew

An intimate Smithsonian Journeys–Ponant cruise reveals the Great Lakes' natural and cultural treasures aboard the small ship Le Champlain.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Midwestern College Town Is One of the Best Places to Live and Retire-How to Visit

South Bend transformed from decline to revival, earning national recognition and offering attractions like the University of Notre Dame, revitalized downtown, and growing tourism.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This U.S. State Has More Lakes Than Anywhere Else-With Over 3 Million to Explore

Whenever I'm asked about my recent trip to Alaska-a journey to visit Katmai National Park & Preserve and Kenai Fjords National Park-I nearly always mention the scale. The scale of the glaciers, the mountains, the sunsets, and the utter wilderness; every aspect of the landscape was just so much larger and more grand than anything I'd ever experienced. Magnitude is a continuous theme all across Alaska.
Travel
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

8 of the Best Ski Resorts in Michigan to Visit This Winter, According to Local Experts

Michigan offers widespread skiing with over 40 resorts, long seasons, varied terrain, and up to 2.4 million annual skier visits.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

9 Quick and Easy Weekend Trips From Chicago

Nine weekend destinations within three hours of Chicago offer diverse escapes—nature retreats, sunny breaks, romantic, girls', solo, and family-friendly trips.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

I Live in the Midwest and This Is Its Most Underrated City-With Riverfront Trails and Easy to Access to Wine Country

Fort Wayne is an evolving, underrated Midwestern city offering riverfront trails, growing arts and accessibility features, an award-winning culinary scene, and notable boutique hotels.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

I Had to Unexpectedly Overnight in Detroit After a Flight Delay-but Staying in This Hotel Made It Worth It

When my first flight was delayed to the point of no return, I accepted that missing my second flight meant I'd be unwillingly spending the night in Detroit. Instead of scrambling for a late-night shuttle to one of the off-airport properties Delta Air Lines offered for free-some of which were 18 miles away!-I quickly pulled up my Marriott app and snagged a room at The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport, located directly inside the McNamara Terminal of Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
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