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Hidden in the charming coastal town of Petoskey, where Lake Michigan’s waters lap against the shores of Little Traverse Bay, there’s a breakfast experience so divine that Michiganders willingly drive ...

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When visiting a Great Lake, why not enjoy some great food, too? Not far from Lake Michigan you can find an excellent restaurant in a stellar building.

USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards has named two Michigan glamping sites among the top 10 nationwide. Here's what to know.