Copper Athletic Club in Marshall is known for their signature fries, which are different from anywhere else you go. They are natural cut fries drizzled with garlic mayo, hoisin sauce, sriracha, red onions, crushed peanuts, parmesan cheese and cilantro. It’s a deliciously savory combination. For…
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Aries Cocktails Maybe the only thing an Aries likes more than running a marathon is a nice cocktail hour. Get a view of fall foliage at the cocktail lounge on top of the DoubleTree Hotel, opening in October. You can also learn to make your own cozy or spooky cocktails with New Holland Brewing Co…
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Now that the weather’s cooled off it’s the perfect time to go for a walk in the woods. Here are five places with easy trails for the entire family. Brooks Nature Area You can find this nature area to the north of Stuart Lake, off of Stuart Lake Road in Marshall. Fields, wetlands and stands of…
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Saddle up, because the Calhoun County Fair gates open up on Saturday, Aug. 10. While it’s a big week for everyone who has been baking, making and growing throughout the year, the county fair is still a celebration for everyone. Try your luck in the bingo tent. Take a spin on the Ferris Wheel. Meet…
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Indulge in a colorful, crispy bowl of cereal in Battle Creek on June 8. The National Cereal Fest is one of Michigan’s sweetest summer festivals. It has free breakfast, music acts, animals and bounce houses. Why cereal? Battle Creek is the town where the Kellogg brothers found a way to make…
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My family is a breakfast family. It’s not that we love eating breakfast. Or because this is the Cereal City. But if the family is going to gather in a restaurant, it’s going to be for breakfast. I have memories of long tables at the Lakeview Family Restaurant, the fish tank, aunts, uncles, cousins…
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Holiday events have returned with a bang. There’s a fun experience for anyone who needs some festive cheer. Parades Nov. 18: Battle Creek Christmas parade It’s your first chance to see Santa. Find a spot near the intersection of Michigan Avenue and McCamly Street – the parade starts rolling at…
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The August weather will be hot, but Battle Creek will be cool with a major art event that happens for an entire week. Color the Creek brings artists from all over the country to paint murals in the city. To find a map and guide to all of the past murals (more than 30!) stop at the Battle Creek…
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Dogs, this article is for you (and until dog Uber is invented, bring your humans, too). Visit the Paw-tio Humans like to walk with dogs along the river in downtown Battle Creek, but make sure they stop at the nearby Griffin Grill & Pub. Dogs are allowed on the Paw-tio, where tables are set…
Read MoreLocal chefs are having fun with flavor for Battle Creek’s Restaurant Week, Oct. 10-14. Whether it’s the smokey-sweet combo of goat cheese and fig jam or a creamy chocolate and cinnamon dessert, you’re going to find new reasons to eat out in Battle Creek. Here’s the rundown: There are currently…
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