The Unassuming Town Of Blissfield, Michigan Is One Of America’s Best Hidden Gems For A Weekend Getaway
We love our small towns in the Great Lake State, and there are so many popular ones to choose from like Saugatuck and Frankenmuth. But if you’re looking for an unassuming and lesser-known small town that’s perfect for a weekend getaway, try out Blissfield, Michigan. You can eat some tasty coney dogs, stay at a historic inn, and see a show at the oldest theater in the Mitten State.
The Village of Blissfield is located in Southeast Michigan, just over an hour outside of Detroit. The sleepy small town was settled in 1824 and has 3,300 residents.
Downtown Blissfield was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2015, and we can see why. You’ll find great shopping and antiquing inside these beautiful Italianate, Late Victorian, and Arts and Crafts-style buildings.
This restaurant serves delicious comfort food such as coney dogs, fried chicken, burgers, gyros, and mac and cheese in generous portions. Blissfield Coney Island is so good we added it to the Michigan Coney Island Road Trip.
After you fill up on some all-American cuisine, drive 15 minutes outside of town to Flying Otter Winery, a family-operated vineyard.
The goal of the winery is to make everyone feel comfortable at all levels of wine tasting. Whether you’re well-versed in wine or a beginner, you’ll love stopping at Flying Otter for a refreshing drink.
Spend the night at the lovely H.D. Ellis Inn which is an Italianate brick home that was built in 1883. Breakfast is offered, and you can stay in one of the four bedrooms that are furnished with thoughtfully collected period antiques.
There are plenty of interesting events that happen throughout the year, such as a car and bike show, flea markets, and movie nights. The small community of Blissfield is a darling place to visit for a weekend getaway with the family or your sweetheart.
Emily Tieman is a lifelong Michigander and has a love for locally owned small businesses. She is a freelance writer for Only In Your State and has her own vintage content creator business.
