14 Things That Everyone In Michigan Absolutely Loves
When it comes to things to love about Michigan, there are plenty of opinions. The food, of course (Coneys, Vernor’s, Better Made, pasties, craft beers, local wineries), can be up for debate. Same goes for the temperamental weather (I, for one, can’t stand the winter, while others can’t wait for first snowfall.) So what can we agree on? Here are a few things that just about everyone in Michigan agrees are great.
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I have yet to meet someone who doesn’t just love the way the state is boasted through the Pure Michigan campaign. And with Tim Allen as our own personal spokesman, I can’t really act suprised.
Sure we have Walmarts, Targets, and other discount big box stores, but there's something unique about Meijer. Maybe it has to do with its Michigan roots.
Whether you're a U of M fan, MSU follower, or graduated from the many other public and private universities here, there's a special kind of pride that goes with being a Michigan alma mater. Pictured here, Angel Hall at the University of Michigan.
Aretha Franklin among others called Michigan their home.
These, of course, are just a few things we can think of off the top of our heads. What do you think is unarguably something that everyone in Michigan loves? Tell us in the comments below!
Serena Maria Daniels is an award-winning freelance journalist in Detroit, by way of Chicago, by way of the West Coast. She writes about Michigan for OIYS. Serena enjoys learning about language and culture and taking road trips with her beagle Ralph.
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