Michigan Market Voted One of the Best in the U.S.
It’s no secret that Michigan has some great public markets. Pretty much every major city in Michigan, and also every small town, has its own designated market with fresh fruits…
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It's no secret that Michigan has some great public markets. Pretty much every major city in Michigan, and also every small town, has its own designated market with fresh fruits and vegetables and more goodies.
That said, it should come as no surprise that one of Michigan's biggest public markets has been named one of the best in the entire U.S.
Detroit's Eastern Market was chosen as the third-best public market in the country, according to a new poll from USA Today readers. The publication, which conducts the 10Best Awards every year, has officially announced the winners in the public market category for 2022, and Detroit beat out markets in Boston, Chicago and Los Angeles.
"Thousands of locals and visitors head to Detroit's Eastern Market each week, where they find some 250 independent merchants and vendors selling everything from fresh produce and flowers to antiques and home goods," USA Today stated.
So, what spot landed at No. 1? Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia was voted the No. 1 market, and Pike Place Market in Seattle was voted No. 2. For more information, go here.
I'm so ready for spring. Actually, right after the holidays wrap up and January hits, I'm always ready for it to just fast-forward to spring.
Spring is a beautiful season in Michigan. Read on for 10 things we love about spring in Michigan! I highly recommend getting out there and enjoying the season!
Take a scenic bike ride
Michigan has tons of great bike paths and trails to enjoy when the weather gets warm. So scenic! (Photo by Harry Engels/Getty Images for Ironman)
Go to a flower festival
Michigan has lots of great flower festivals, such as Wineries of the Old Mission Peninsula Blossom Day and the Holland Tulip Festival. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
Go golfing
Dust of those gold clubs and ring in spring in Michigan at one of the state's beautiful golf courses! Mandatory Credit: Stephen Munday /Allsport
Go to a farmer's market
Nothing beats a farmer's market in the spring, enjoying Michigan-grown produce and other local goodies.(Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
Taste wine
Wine tasting is fun any season, but it's especially enjoyable when the snow has lifted and Michigan vineyards are opening up again. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Visit a garden
Gardens are blooming in the spring, and Michigan has some great botanical ones! The Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is a favorite. I, personally, love all of MSU's gardens. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)
Eat ice cream
Okay. I endorse eating ice cream every season, but it's especially tasty in the spring, when the cold of winter has lifted. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
Sit on your porch
During the winter, sitting on your porch can be, er, a not very fun experience. One of the best things to do when it gets warm in Michigan is to just sit on the porch for a while and enjoy not freezing! (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Run a race
Spring is a great time to hop on the marathon bandwagon! Michigan has plenty of great marathons that happen in the spring, as well as throughout the year, such as the Martian Invasion of Races in Dearborn; the Wheatlake Festival of Races in Big Rapids; and more. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Go bird watching
Spring is my favorite season to bird watch. It seems the birds with the most vibrant colors come out in the spring! (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
The First Signs Of Spring Are Seen At Kew Gardens
LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 15: A carpet of crocuses are in full bloom in the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew on March 15, 2010 in London, England. The unusually cold winter in the UK has delayed the flowering of many spring plants by up to one month. (Photo by Oli Scarff/Getty Images)
Go to a waterpark
Spring might still be too cold to actually go swimming outside, but it's a great season to hit one of Michigan's fine water parks, because it's not shockingly cold outside when you leave the park. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Spring baking
Spring means it's time to make things like strawberry shortcake and strawberry pie. Why not? (Photo by Ian Walton/Getty Images)
Go to Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel
After a cold winter, Michigan's famed Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island opens for the season in April. Always a great trip! (Photo by Ken Ishii/Getty Images)
Hiking
Michigan has plenty of fantastic hiking trails, and spring is the perfect time to put on your walking shoes and venture on one of them. It's a great way to enjoy nature. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)
