Category: Arts, Music, Food, and Culture
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Christmas Trees
Michigan in the Great Lakes Christmas Trees Have you ever seen a decorated Christmas Tree from the Netherlands? How about one from Lithuania, Canada or Peru? All of these Christmas Trees and more are showcased this year at the annual Christmas and Holiday Traditions display at Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The exhibit runs…
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Traverse City National Cherry Festival
Michigan in the Great Lakes Traverse City National Cherry Festival Did you know that Michigan has a cherry festival? Michigan is known for its cherries, many of which are grown in the Traverse City area in northern Michigan. They are celebrated annually, usually around early July, at the eight-day National Cherry Festival in Traverse City,…
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Tulip Time Festival
Michigan in the Great Lakes Tulip Time Festival Have you ever seen an authentic, Dutch windmill spinning next to a field of colorful tulips? How about Dutch wooden shoes being worn by costumed, parade dancers, walking-tour guides and others? The Tulip Time Festival in Holland, Michigan showcases both of these things and more in its…
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Lowell Showboat
Michigan in the Great Lakes Lowell Showboat Have you ever seen a showboat? The Lowell Showboat is a stationary boat on the Flat River in Lowell, Michigan. It is located on Riverwalk Plaza off of Main Street in the Downtown Lowell Historic District. The Lowell Showboat is open in the summer for music concerts and…
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Robinette’s Apple Haus
Michigan in the Great Lakes Robinette’s Apple Haus Did you know that Robinette’s Apple Haus in Grand Rapids, Michigan makes its own apple cider in an on-site cider mill? Robinette’s also bakes fresh pies, donuts, cookies, and other baked goods in its own bakery, including pumpkin spice donuts in the fall. Robinette’s Apple Haus is…
Terri Greening 