Kristina Smith

University of Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Austin Thompson at the behest of Michigan Photography, the University of Michigan)

Whether you want to experience Big Ten college football, immerse yourself in the arts or indulge in great food, this city has plenty to explore. 

Interior of Belle Isle Aquarium in Detroit, Michigan (photo by Matt Shuert)

Visit Detroit, Michigan, to see America’s oldest aquarium: a beautifully preserved building that houses a collection of 182 aquatic species.

See your favorite stories come to life at this whimsical bookstore in Medina, Ohio, through themed rooms honoring literary figures like Edgar Allan Poe and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

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Buddy's Pizza in Detroit, Michigan (photo by Kristina Smith)

This restaurant in Detroit, Michigan, gave the world Detroit-style pizza in 1946, and it honors that claim to fame at its original location filled with Motor City charm. 

Kirtland's Warbler in a tree in Grayling, Michigan (photo courtesy of Kirtland's Warbler Tours)

Catch a glimpse of the rare Kirtland's warbler in Grayling, Michigan, during the species' annual migration north each spring.

Boats docked on Middle Bass Island in Ohio (photo by Laura Watilo Blake)

The Lake Erie Islands of Ohio are a popular destination in the summer, especially this quiet haven just north of South Bass Island. 

Pokagon State Park in Angola, Indiana (photo by Kristina Smith)

The outdoor recreational opportunities at this Angola, Indiana, park range from camping and hiking to horseback riding and paddling.  

Kayaks at Shawnee State Park in West Portsmouth, Ohio (photo courtesy of Ohio Department of Natural Resources)

Unplug at this Appalachian paradise in West Portsmouth, Ohio, where many migrating birds can be spotted and wildflowers abound.