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Amasa, Michigan
Submitted by Helen
Any town you grow up is unique to these townspeople - witnessed by the return of those who graduated and went out into the world. Here, people spend time going out to camp for fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, ATV and other camp activities (you know what they are if you've ever been) Folks work in the woods, or wood-related industries. Amasa has 250 residents and surrounded by deep woods. We have 2 huge "come home" gatherings - one on Memorial Day and the other on 4th of July. There are MANY smaller social get togethers during the year. Mines were the history which got the town going.
Baraga, Michigan
Submitted by Bugsy
At the base of the Keweenaw, Baraga is a small town of about 1,300 people. The town is set on a Native Indian reservation, the Ojibwa Tribe, which is about 30% of the population.
The biggest employers in the town are probably the Prison and Casino, along with several shops that manufacture cary-lifts.
The winters are long, but there are four full seasons, which I enjoy each. Lots of snowmobiling in the winter, as well as ice fishing. The town is right on Lake Superior, and the ice fishing villages are great to see on the bay in the winter. Hunting is also big back home along with the rest of the UP.
There's not a full-scale stoplight in all of Baraga County. But I like it that way. Growing up in a small town and close-knit community. A friendly town.
baraga, Michigan
Submitted by jen
my town is a place if your driving throught baraga on the high way u would probly miss it and juss see gas stations n the grocier Store.. but theres Alot of houses And stuff you see here.. its the Rez haha u probly see some nice Cars n some Crappy crappy ones. but yeh its Very small..!! but its all good
Baraga, Michigan
Submitted by Brittany and Rebecca
ok..my hometown is awesome all our friends live here and i just love it..we no u are from Baraga too and that is just awesome becasue it rules!!!!!!!!
Berkley, Michigan
Submitted by Kristin
Berkley is a small suburb just north and west of Detroit. Small and unassuming, it was primarliy built after World War II. It's a great place for first-time homeowners and small families to get their start. Close to Royal Oak and Birmingham for great food and shopping, and right along the Woodward Corridor, making it a quick drive to Downtown Detroit to enjoy the Tigers, Lions, Redwings, Greek Town, the Theatre District and other great Detroit places to visit. And best of all, don't forget the Metro Detroit area's greatest Beer Garden - the Berkley Front, with over 40 brews on tap!!
Beulah, Michigan
Submitted by Angela Duncan
It's a small town on the east shore of Crystal Lake, which is altogether 45 minutes southwest of Traverse City. More and more people are coming up for summer vacations, to go camping, canoeing and swimming.
Canton, Michigan
Submitted by Nicole
Canton is home to one of the nations largest high school campuses. There are a total of 3 schools- Plymouth, Canton, and Salem- and four buildings- the three highschools and phase 3 gymnasium- on a couple hundred acres. It is known as Plymouth Canton Educational Park, or PCEP. The Park is a great place to go to school because of the diverse group of students, the variety of classes you can take and all the clubs and sports available. Just coming to Canton to see the campus and talk to the students is tottaly worth it.
East Leroy, Michigan
Submitted by Aunt Shirley
My town is more a post office with a grain elevator next door. A small grouping of homes and a large rural mail delivery. We may be small, but we have wonderful folks and several nice churches. East Leroy is also home to the elementary school for the Athens Area School District! We are primarily a farming community with many residents working in Battle Creek or surrounding area. It was also home to your Great Granpa Stoddard's farm!
Eaton Rapids , Michigan
Submitted by Evelyn
Small town with a lot of different people, but mostly caucasians...very artsy, a lot of historic homes and very community oriented. A lot of beautiful sight-seeing opportunities and a lot of farm life.
Escanaba, Michigan
Submitted by Katie MacKenzie
Escanaba is a beautiful city in the Upper Penninsula of Michigan. It is surrounded by little bay de noc and nature, but still has the city atmophere of restruants, movie theater and a mall. Some may know Escanaba from the movie, but we "yoopers" really don't act like that.
Flushing, Michigan
Submitted by Mary
It's a fairly small town just west of Flint. Has a population of about 10,000. It doesn't have any of the bad riff-raff of Flint, thankfully. Most of the community is connected in one way or another. Downtown Flushing is two stop-lights long, with historical buildings occupied buy private businesses. There is a train depot on the west-end of downtown that is currently Flushing's historical museum. The A&W is an old-style where you can park at the order box and they'll bring you your food, that hold's monthly cruises in the summer. Riverview Park hosts several events every summer, such as movies in the park and the Irish Festival. There are two privately owned icecream parlors, and three bars. The nature trail runs along the Flint River and is great for a walk or a jog, just don't go alone after dark...the river hobos might get you. Althought it can be boring, you'll find some way to entertain yourself if there isn't something going on. Flushing has the old town charm.
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Submitted by James
It is a wonderful place to live and the Western side of the State is streaming with tradition and respect of one another. I hope to someday have a place here. It offers so much and is so community based. Generousity flows fluently and people take care of one another.
Greenville, Michigan
Submitted by Ben
Greenville is a growing city about 45 minutes away from Grand Rapids. There are many farms around, so it is a country town, even though we have grown to around 10,000 people. An interesting little fact for Midwesterners: Greenville is the birth-place of Meijer! For those of you who don't know about Meijer, it's basically a smaller version of Wal-Mart. Greenville is a great place to live, as you can live out in the country, but still be close enough to G.R., Lake Michigan (1 hr. drive), and Lansing (1 hr.). The local Electrolux factory, which recently shut down and moved to Mexico, made gliders for the Army during WWII. The easiest way to get there is to take US-131 to M-57 from Grand Rapids, and from Lansing, Take 127 north to M-57 West.
Jackson, Michigan
Submitted by Amanda Andrews
Well we're known as Prison city michigan for boasting the big prison..people generally sit around, and complain how boring the city is.
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Submitted by LNC
Kalamazoo, home of Wastern Michigan University and a vibrant newly-renovated downtown known for Pharmacia-Upjohn (now Pfizer, makers of VIAGRA(!)), its excellent summer festivals, as well as its offbeat nooks and music/arts scene- the KIA art institute, Civic Theatre, Air Zoo, State Theatre, Rose Street Market, Food Dance Cafe, Zazio's, Epic Bistro, Water Street Coffee Joint, Bell's Brewery, and many more-- light up each night in the city. The cultural life of downtown K-zoo is contrasted by the college lifestyle sector just to the west. Among the suburbia surrounding Kalamazoo, you can find small town gems such as the Verhage (KL Ave) Cider Mill, Paw Paw's St. Julian Winery, and the killer Chinese/Mongolian food at Mattawan's one-of-a kind Chinn-Chinn all are worth seeking out. Kalamazoo is worth seeing. Plan a solid weekend you won't soon forget.
Lansing, Michigan
Submitted by Angie
It's the capital of Michigan, but it's not very big. All we really have going on is the Lugnuts. haha. It's just west of East Lansing! We've also got the Potter Park Zoo, which is cool. Except for the time someone got shot there. We have Common Ground Fest as well, I haven't been there for a while, but the last time I was there I saw Third Eye Blind and that was awesome. Lansing's not that bad, right? right? Oh and Silver Bells in the City is kinda a big deal here too. At Christmastime everyone gets all excited to see the big Christmas tree lit outside the capital and stands out in the cold to see it. :oP We're crazy.
Midland, Michigan
Submitted by Katy
Midland is a pretty little town, but there are lots of places in it that make it very unique. It is home to the Tridge (a 3-way bridge) and Dow Chemical Company was founded here. In addition, the local arts center brings some of the most widely acclaimed performers and right next to the Center is the Dow Gardens, a massive park that used to be the backyard of H.H. Dow.
The Midland mall is pretty small, but has quite a few high-end shops. The best part about Midland is that I live here, and I make it exciting! haha
Mt Pleasant, Michigan
Submitted by Amy
ok ... I live in Mt Pleasant but my hometown in TRAVERSE CITY , MI.
Every high school student I knew couldnt wait to leave TC for college... but once they leave they realize it's one of the nicest places in MI, and they realize how lucky there were to grow up in such a great city!
-its the cherry capital of the world!
-lots of awesome beaches, marinas, lighthouse, and other spots along the bay.
-there's a good mix of young and old people, liberal and conservative, low/middle class who are from the area ... and more and more wealthy tourists and seasonal residents, which kind of causes a clash around the area.
There is so much to see and do in this town, I think you would get some really nice photos, and get to talk to a lot of interesting local people and places- especially in the downtown area.
Negaunee, Michigan
Submitted by Katie C
Negaunee is a small city of about 5,000 residents in the Central UP. The word Negaunee means "pioneer" in the Chippewa Indian language. We have an elementary, middle, and high school. Iron Ore was discovered here in 1844, and we currently have 2 large iron ore mines in the region that are still operating. Every July we hold a celebration called Pioneer Days. It's a week filled with various activities downtown, including class reunions, a Negaunee High School alumni softball tournament, a "night on the town", a car cruise, battle of the bands, and fireworks.
Negaunee has a very rich sense of community and strong tradition of school spirit. The "Miner" is the high school's mascot. Negaunee is home to the Lucy Hill Luge run, the only Naturbahn luge hill in the United States, and one of only five lighted luge hills in the world.
Newberry, Michigan
Submitted by Lori S.
Small town - but a great place to raise children. Plenty of nature - we are the "Moose Capital" of Michigan!!
Oxford, Michigan
Submitted by Michelle
Once known as the "Gravel Pit Capital of the World", there is a nice downtown area that hosts festivals, parades, and has many cute shops and restaurants. Close enough to Detroit to visit the city for an afternoon, far enough away that we still have cows and deer.
Richmond, Michigan
Submitted by Jeff E.
Richmond is a quaint litte town with a resident population of 6000. The town still maintains much of its 1950's charm. Lots of the businesses are still locally owned, and that makes for a great environment to vacation and visit. I have since moved away, but hope to return and let my own kids have a chance to experience living in Richmond.
The most senic area is driving right down main street. You have a great residential area that is split between 3 business districts, muttonville, the grainery district and the old downtown district. Muttonville was actually annexed to Richmond many years ago, it contains the strip malls, dealerships and the newer buildings. The grainery district is marked by 4 historic land marks; first is the large Catholic church, St. Augustine, built in the 1800s using field stones gathered by local farmers, then adding a school later on; next is the old butcher shop which was started in the early 1900's by the Breeze family and later purchased by the Evans family and renamed Richmond Meat Packers. Finanally, there is the old Grainery and the Cook Hotel (wouldn't stay there). The grainery is closed but still standing and the Cook is a great local watering hole. Stop by Richmond next chance you have.
Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan
Submitted by Marissa Ainslie
Sault Sainte Marie is a small town in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan, set on Lake Superior. It is home to the famous Soo Locks, as well as Lake Superior State University. There is a casino, and a Chippewa Indian reservation, as the area is populated largely by people of native american descent.
The International Bridge, which connects Michigan to Canada, is only minutes away from downtown, and makes for an exciting and unique experience if visiting the Soo. It is a popular place for camping and fishing, and Portage Avenue boasts an array of fudge, ice cream, and souvenir shops for out-of-towners to enjoy.
St. Clair Shores, Michigan
Submitted by Scott
St. Clair Shores is a small suburban Detroit community located on the shores of Lake St. Clair. It's a quiet residential community and a great place to raise a family. Leisure time finds residents boating, fishing and hanging out near the waters edge in the numerous parks and marinas located throughout the city.
Waterford, Michigan
Submitted by Adam
Nestled about 35 miles Northwest of D-Town (that's Detroit), Waterford has a nice, small town feel. There isn't a straight road to speak of, since the town is dotted with small to medium sized inland lakes (Cass Lake beingf the largest at 1 mile wide and 5 miles across). It has an interesting mix of wealthy, lakefront homeowners and middle class to lower middle class "inlanders". We also have one of the busiests airports in the Country - mainly used for private aircraft and private business jets that haul everyone from local sports stars to automotive executives.
The restaurant situation sucks.
Ypsilanti, Michigan
Submitted by Bonnie Wheeler
Its full of character to say the least...there are clubs, bars, and tons of places to eat...
