Discover Exquisite Eats + Craveable Comforts

From a cozy spot serving homegrown gourmet that honors the changing seasons to food trucks dishing up delicious in the streets — this region has something savory for every craving.

Put forks in fresh catch and oysters down the hatch at a seafood eatery on the water, or taste Pure Michigan on the plate at this farm-to-table favorite. Get properly full on brisket burnt ends and stick-to-your-ribs sides at barbecue joints — or on Frankenmuth’s family-style chicken dinners that made this food scene world-famous.

Eat + Drink

Most Romantic Date-Night Restaurants in the Great Lakes Bay

Consider this your guide to some of the most romantic restaurants when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Michigan, where you’ll savor every morsel and every moment shared.

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Summer Trip Ideas

Best Patios for Outdoor + Waterfront Dining in the Great Lakes Bay

It’s summertime in the Great Lakes Bay, and there’s no better way to savor this delicious season than to dine al fresco! Gather up in inviting neighborhoods pleasantly packed with patios — and discover social zones where city streets become one big outdoor dining space!

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Summer Trip Ideas

Favorite Food Trucks in the Great Lakes Bay (And Where to Find Them)

Bringing delicious dishes, crave-worthy foods, and even gourmet selections to the streets (often at incredibly affordable prices), food trucks are popular for so many reasons! But which trucks serve what, and where can you find these mobile eateries when you Go Great Lakes Bay in Pure Michigan? We're here to dish.

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Cool Off On This Tasty Scoop Loop

Great Lakes Bay Ice Cream Tour

Whether you're craving locally churned, hand-dipped ice cream piled high in a house-made waffle cone, or you'd rather order up a sundae with all the fixings — these creameries & scoop shops will satisfy your sweet tooth!

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Follow This Ale Trail to Locally Brewed Suds

Great Lakes Bay Beer Tour

From summer’s juicy IPAs to sweater weather’s velvety porters and stouts — no matter the season, you'll find a trail of taps worth following through the Great Lakes Bay!

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Be Transported, One Pour at a Time

Great Lakes Bay Wine Tour

Want to sip on Sangiovese and pretend you’ve arrived at a tiny hilltop town in Tuscany — or taste grapes grown right along the Michigan lakeshore? Pull up a seat! We’ll pour you a glass.

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