best in michigan

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is once again nominated for Best Destination for Fall Foliage in USA Today’s 10Best poll. Having claimed the top spot in 2024 and 2025, the U.P. is aiming for a three-peat. Vote daily through Sept. 7!

Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival is competing for best fall fest in America. Read about the event details, vendor list, and how to vote daily!

Looking for the best prime rib in Michigan? National food outlet Mashed gave top honors to Crazy Horse Steakhouse & Saloon in Holland, praising its tender cuts, rich au jus, and perfect slow-roasting process.

Tasting Table just named Black Star Farms in Suttons Bay as the absolute best winery in Michigan. From award-winning wines to farm-to-table dining and a luxury inn, see why this Northern Michigan spot won top honors.

USA Today named the nation's top wine country hotels! Northern Michigan took two Top 5 spots with Black Star Farms (#2) and Chateau Chantal (#4)—from goat yoga and barrel tastings to legendary wine slushies.

FSR Magazine named Big Rock Italian Chophouse in Birmingham to its Top 50 Independent restaurant list. Enjoy handmade pasta and USDA Prime steaks at this historic depot spot.

A new USA Today ranking named Michigan’s Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City and Bavarian Blast in Frankenmuth among America’s best.

Looking for a great road trip food stop? Once again, Lovefood says 76th Street Truck Stop Diner in Byron Center is the best roadside restaurant in Michigan.

Moomers Ice Cream of Traverse City is representing Michigan in a national bracket to crown America's Best Ice Cream. Voting opens July 16 at The64.com.

Grand Rapids is once again Michigan’s best-run city, ranking No. 27 nationally in a WalletHub study that measures how effectively cities turn budgets into public services like safety, infrastructure, and education.