Abandoned Mini-Golf, Three Miles from the Ghost Town of Fayette
Just northeast of the Fayette ghost town is a former mini-golf, hidden along the lonely roadside. If you're curious, take a look...
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Michigan's Jurassic Park: Dinosaur Gardens, Alpena County
With other dinosaur attractions closing down, Dinosaur Gardens in Alpena County still exists, thrilling families every year. Here's the location and some photos...
The Mini-Metropolis in Traverse City: 1931-1973
The mini-city was a source of wonderment for all ages until it closed due to lake weather and vandals. Details are here...
Before PC, Grayling's Jolly Redskin Canoe Livery Flourished: 1960
The Jolly Redskin went out of business NOT because of its name, but probably due to so many competitors nearby...
How the 1860 Honolulu House in Marshall Got Its Name
After building this mansion in 1860, the owner died just three years later. Here are photos and info on Marshall's "Honolulu House".....
The Old Imperial Trout Farm, Indian River: Now a Parking Lot
The water has dried up and replaced by asphalt. This former trout farm in Indian River has been replaced by a coffee shop...
The Short-Lived Fred Bear Museum, Grayling: 1967-1985
For someone who left such a large legacy in Michigan, it's a shame Fred Bear's artifacts have been shipped to another state...
Former Michigan Roadside Stop: Glen Lake Trading Post
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...
Michigan's Oldest Cobblestone Schoolhouse Sits in Ionia County
Built in 1847, this old cobblestone school sits beside the road in Ionia County with its own Historical plaque and easy to find...
Past Michigan Attraction: The Essexville Hatchery, 1930s-1960s
Michigan's reputation for quirky roadside attractions is well earned. Here's an old one that goes back to the 1930s...