roadside michigan

The mini-city was a source of wonderment for all ages until it closed due to lake weather and vandals. Details are here...

The beginnings of this tourist attraction in western Michigan began in 1922 with the planting of daffodils. Here's the backstory...

The Jolly Redskin went out of business NOT because of its name, but probably due to so many competitors nearby...

After building this mansion in 1860, the owner died just three years later. Here are photos and info on Marshall's "Honolulu House".....

The water has dried up and replaced by asphalt. This former trout farm in Indian River has been replaced by a coffee shop...

For someone who left such a large legacy in Michigan, it's a shame Fred Bear's artifacts have been shipped to another state...

You could shop here by car or even boat.....now it's a residence. Take a look at this former roadside stop and see what it looked like then, and now...

Built in 1847, this old cobblestone school sits beside the road in Ionia County with its own Historical plaque and easy to find...

Michigan's reputation for quirky roadside attractions is well earned. Here's an old one that goes back to the 1930s...

If the old west had a strip mall, it would probably look like this...well, maybe not. Either way, Frontier Town is set up for an old west feel as you shop. Have a look...