Metro Detroit knows how to make the most of warm weather, and nothing says summer quite like a friendly round of mini golf. Whether you’re chasing the perfect date night, a family outing, or just a few laughs with friends, the region is full of courses ranging from retro classics to glow-in-the-dark showstoppers. As a lifelong Michigander and local real estate expert, I’ve explored these spots firsthand, and I know which ones are worth your time. Here’s your complete 2025 guide to 40 mini golf venues across Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor, broken down by style so you can find your next favorite course.

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Picture this: a warm August breeze carries the mouthwatering aroma of grilled carne asada and spicy adobada through the air, while the sound of mariachi music and laughter fills the parking lot at Novi’s Twelve Mile Crossing. Novi Taco Fest 2025 is in full swing around you, colorful taco trucks line the space, sizzling up everything from classic al pastor to inventive fusion creations, and families are dancing, dining, and having a blast. It’s a true fiesta atmosphere that captures the heart of summer in Michigan. Novi Taco Fest 2025 (one of the most anticipated Novi events of the year) will run from August 22–24, 2025, and this guide will walk you through the entire experience, schedule and tickets info, the can’t-miss food and drinks, entertainment…

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Milford has a way of keeping people. Longtime residents talk about Main Street mornings, bikes on the Milford Trail by afternoon, and concerts at the amphitheater when the sun drops behind the trees. It is the kind of place where a weekend visit turns into a serious home search. Local turnover is famously low, which is part of its appeal and one reason inventory can feel scarce near downtown.

This guide translates a full relocation deep dive into clear, decision-ready information for families and buyers who want the real picture. It covers lifestyle, parks, schools, taxes, commutes, housing, and how Milford compares to nearby cities, written in the voice of a lifelong Michigander who works the Metro Detroit market every day.

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Michigan’s history isn’t just in textbooks, it’s built into the bricks of our theaters, the timbers of our lighthouses, the machinery of our factories, and the cobblestones of our waterfront towns. From the industrial pulse of Detroit to the windswept shores of the Upper Peninsula, every corner of the Mitten tells a story. Some places shaped our country’s industries. Others hold the memory of communities that thrived, fought, and adapted through centuries of change. This guide brings you 50 of the most remarkable historical sites in Michigan, spots that locals love, visitors seek out, and every Michigander should experience at least once.

If you’re craving even more must-visit spots beyond our historical picks, check out our ‘Michigan Bucket List: Top…

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Detroit, MI – In the heart of Detroit’s Brush Park, a dramatic transformation has quietly unfolded over the past decade. What was once a neighborhood of boarded-up mansions and weedy vacant lots is now City Modern, a vibrant new mixed-use community with hundreds of new homes. Locals who remember Brush Park’s hard times are astonished at the change. “A lot of drug use, abandoned houses, dilapidated homes everywhere... very few people actually lived here,” recalls Mona Ross Gardner, a lifelong Detroiter who grew up in Brush Park. Today, she looks around and sees “lots of life, lots of youth, lots of creativity” filling the streets. City Modern has arrived, and with it comes a powerful symbol of Detroit’s ongoing comeback.

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Ann Arbor’s pizza scene is getting a delicious new addition, and it’s one for the history books. A Metro Detroit native-turned-West Coast restaurateur is introducing Roman-style pizza to town, a style many Michigan locals have never tried before. The opening of Campo Pizza on Ann Arbor’s west side isn’t just another pizzeria launch; it’s the homecoming of David Sanfield, a Farmington Hills native whose California pizza empire earned James Beard Award recognition. With Campo Pizza now open as Ann Arbor’s first Roman-style pizzeria, the city’s food lovers are buzzing with curiosity. How does Roman pizza differ from the deep-dish Detroit squares we know and love? Who is the acclaimed chef behind it, and why did he bring this concept back home? Let’s dig in…

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Pontiac, Michigan – For the first time in nearly 40 years, locals could enjoy an unobstructed view across downtown Pontiac. A hulking concrete amphitheater and parking garage that once split the city’s core, the long-neglected Phoenix Center, had finally been demolished, opening up the skyline and sparking hope on the streets below. This dramatic change was just one part of a bold redevelopment wave that swept through Pontiac in the wake of a landmark deal with Oakland County. In 2024, county officials committed to relocating hundreds of their employees into the heart of Pontiac, bringing new energy and daytime foot traffic to a downtown that had spent years searching for its second act. It wasn’t just another construction project; as Oakland County…

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Imagine a nearly century-old Detroit schoolhouse buzzing with new life. Once filled with students, the former Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School in Midtown sat quiet and empty for almost a decade. Now, that grand brick building at 950 Selden Street is poised for a dramatic comeback, not as a school again, but as the Jefferson Hub, a $48 million innovation center for entrepreneurs and small businesses. It’s the kind of transformation lifelong Detroiters love to see: historic architecture saved and repurposed to fuel the city’s future. This fall, as the Jefferson Hub (fondly nicknamed the “J Hub”) opens its doors, it promises to blend Detroit’s rich past with its ambitions as a hub of innovation. In a city known for comebacks, here’s why this project has…

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Detroit’s nightlife holds more than just its well-known breweries and bustling downtown hotspots; it hides an entire world of intimate, tucked-away spaces that feel like they’re straight out of another era. These secret lounges and low-profile cocktail dens offer the kind of atmosphere where every sip feels like a discovery, and every entrance feels like you’ve stumbled onto something special. Whether you’ve been living in Metro Detroit for years or are moving to Metro Detroit and looking to explore the city’s after-dark personality, these speakeasy-style destinations deliver a mix of history, craftsmanship, and intrigue that’s impossible to find anywhere else. From artfully mixed drinks to settings steeped in character, they promise an unforgettable…

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Choosing the right school can make or break a season. If you’re living in Metro Detroit or moving to Metro Detroit, this guide to the Top Metro Detroit Public Schools for Athletes spotlights districts and high schools where varsity sports, coaching support, and academic rigor work together. We focus on what families care about most: deep sport offerings across fall, winter, and spring; clear eligibility and registration through platforms like FinalForms and Student Central; consistent league play in the OAA, KLAA, MAC, and SEC; digital ticketing with GoFan; and real facilities that matter, from turf fields and tracks to natatoriums, weight rooms, and training staff. Each entry is verified against official school and district pages and framed for search…

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