best in michigan

A Northern Michigan golf destination with 11 scenic courses is once again in the national spotlight. BOYNE Golf has been nominated for Best Golf Resort in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, and public voting is now open.

Michigan just claimed the No. 1 and No. 2 Best Beer Gardens in America in a new USA TODAY 10Best poll, adding even more bragging rights to the state’s booming craft beer scene.

Two beloved Michigan towns are up for Best Historic Small Town in the country. Ludington and Mackinac Island need your vote to crack the top 10.

A true dining destination, Michigan's Traverse City is once again competing to be among the nation's top ten small town food scenes in the nation in a new USA Today 10best poll.

Michiganders are craving Reubens and corned beef for St. Patrick’s Day. Mudgie’s Deli in Detroit, named Michigan’s top sandwich shop, serves hearty corned beef year-round plus holiday specials.

Michigan Science Center in Detroit, with hands-on exhibits, planetarium shows, and STEM activities for all ages, voted No. 4 science museum in U.S.

Detroit 75 Kitchen has been crowned Michigan’s best fish sandwich by three national publications. The Friday-only favorite is now opening its first dine-in restaurant in Madison Heights.

With Fat Tuesday approaching, Michiganders are searching for the best paczki. The Looney Baker in Livonia just earned the title of best donut shop in Michigan and is known for its Paczki Day treats.

Spencer in Ann Arbor is one of just 39 restaurants nationwide named USA Today’s 2026 Restaurants of the Year, praised for seasonal, farm-driven dishes and a curated wine program.

A beloved Michigan diner just earned another national honor. Business Insider has named Fleetwood Diner in Lansing and Ann Arbor the most iconic diner in the state, for its comfort food classics, retro vibes, and late night hour.