#stateofmichigan — Public Fediverse posts

Hype for the Future 230J: Toledo, Ohio

Overview Toledo is a notable major city located in the northwestern portion of the State of Ohio, at the mouth of the Maumee River along Lake Erie and home to iconic community features such as the National Museum at the Great Lakes, the Pythian Castle, the Jim Zalewski Artist Studio Gallery, the Cesar Chavez Mural, José Martinez Memorial Galeria, the Hollywood Casino in Toledo, the Harbor View Historical Society in the Harbor View community east of the city, the Glass Pavilion, the Toledo […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/18/hype-for-the-future-230j-toledo-ohio/

Hype for the Future 230J: Toledo, Ohio

Overview Toledo is a notable major city located in the northwestern portion of the State of Ohio, at the mouth of the Maumee River along Lake Erie and home to iconic community features such as the National Museum at the Great Lakes, the Pythian Castle, the Jim Zalewski Artist Studio Gallery, the Cesar Chavez Mural, José Martinez Memorial Galeria, the Hollywood Casino in Toledo, the Harbor View Historical Society in the Harbor View community east of the city, the Glass Pavilion, the Toledo […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/18/hype-for-the-future-230j-toledo-ohio/

Hype for the Future 230J: Toledo, Ohio

Overview Toledo is a notable major city located in the northwestern portion of the State of Ohio, at the mouth of the Maumee River along Lake Erie and home to iconic community features such as the National Museum at the Great Lakes, the Pythian Castle, the Jim Zalewski Artist Studio Gallery, the Cesar Chavez Mural, José Martinez Memorial Galeria, the Hollywood Casino in Toledo, the Harbor View Historical Society in the Harbor View community east of the city, the Glass Pavilion, the Toledo […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/18/hype-for-the-future-230j-toledo-ohio/

Hype for the Future 230J: Toledo, Ohio

Overview Toledo is a notable major city located in the northwestern portion of the State of Ohio, at the mouth of the Maumee River along Lake Erie and home to iconic community features such as the National Museum at the Great Lakes, the Pythian Castle, the Jim Zalewski Artist Studio Gallery, the Cesar Chavez Mural, José Martinez Memorial Galeria, the Hollywood Casino in Toledo, the Harbor View Historical Society in the Harbor View community east of the city, the Glass Pavilion, the Toledo […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/18/hype-for-the-future-230j-toledo-ohio/

Hype for the Future 230J: Toledo, Ohio

Overview Toledo is a notable major city located in the northwestern portion of the State of Ohio, at the mouth of the Maumee River along Lake Erie and home to iconic community features such as the National Museum at the Great Lakes, the Pythian Castle, the Jim Zalewski Artist Studio Gallery, the Cesar Chavez Mural, José Martinez Memorial Galeria, the Hollywood Casino in Toledo, the Harbor View Historical Society in the Harbor View community east of the city, the Glass Pavilion, the Toledo […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/18/hype-for-the-future-230j-toledo-ohio/

Hype for the Future 226H: Monroe, Michigan

Overview Monroe is the name of both a city and a county approximately midway between the Cities of Toledo (south) and Detroit (north), associated with the southeastern portion of the State along Lake Erie and home to the Hotel Sterling (2 ⭐️), the George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument, the Monroe County Museum, and the Michigan Museum of Horror, with notable features elsewhere including the Quarry bar and grill, Dog Lady Island, River Raisin National Battlefield Park, the Little […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/14/hype-for-the-future-226h-monroe-michigan/

Hype for the Future 226H: Monroe, Michigan

Overview Monroe is the name of both a city and a county approximately midway between the Cities of Toledo (south) and Detroit (north), associated with the southeastern portion of the State along Lake Erie and home to the Hotel Sterling (2 ⭐️), the George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument, the Monroe County Museum, and the Michigan Museum of Horror, with notable features elsewhere including the Quarry bar and grill, Dog Lady Island, River Raisin National Battlefield Park, the Little […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/14/hype-for-the-future-226h-monroe-michigan/

Hype for the Future 226H: Monroe, Michigan

Overview Monroe is the name of both a city and a county approximately midway between the Cities of Toledo (south) and Detroit (north), associated with the southeastern portion of the State along Lake Erie and home to the Hotel Sterling (2 ⭐️), the George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument, the Monroe County Museum, and the Michigan Museum of Horror, with notable features elsewhere including the Quarry bar and grill, Dog Lady Island, River Raisin National Battlefield Park, the Little […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/14/hype-for-the-future-226h-monroe-michigan/

Hype for the Future 226H: Monroe, Michigan

Overview Monroe is the name of both a city and a county approximately midway between the Cities of Toledo (south) and Detroit (north), associated with the southeastern portion of the State along Lake Erie and home to the Hotel Sterling (2 ⭐️), the George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument, the Monroe County Museum, and the Michigan Museum of Horror, with notable features elsewhere including the Quarry bar and grill, Dog Lady Island, River Raisin National Battlefield Park, the Little […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/14/hype-for-the-future-226h-monroe-michigan/

Hype for the Future 226H: Monroe, Michigan

Overview Monroe is the name of both a city and a county approximately midway between the Cities of Toledo (south) and Detroit (north), associated with the southeastern portion of the State along Lake Erie and home to the Hotel Sterling (2 ⭐️), the George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument, the Monroe County Museum, and the Michigan Museum of Horror, with notable features elsewhere including the Quarry bar and grill, Dog Lady Island, River Raisin National Battlefield Park, the Little […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/14/hype-for-the-future-226h-monroe-michigan/

Hype for the Future 226C: Lansing, Michigan

Introduction Lansing is the capital city of the State of Michigan and is located toward the southeastern side of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, located primarily in Ingham County with portions extending north into Clinton County and west into Eaton County. Interestingly, the city is unique among state capitals for not serving as a county seat as well, since Mason serves as the county seat of Ingham County, Charlotte serves Eaton County, and Saint Johns serves Clinton County. Lansing Within […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/14/hype-for-the-future-226c-lansing-michigan/

Hype for the Future 225W: Gratiot County, Michigan

Overview Gratiot County is a notable rural county located within the boundaries of the State of Michigan, associated with notable communities such as Alma and Ithaca within the central portion of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula largely along the Route 127 corridor. Within the community of Alma is the campus of Alma College, associated with Alma College Hospitality and Conference Services; the 3one3 Boutique Hotel; and the Saravilla Bed and Breakfast (3 ⭐️); while the nearby community of […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/13/hype-for-the-future-225w-gratiot-county-michigan/

Hype for the Future 225L: Grayling, Michigan

Overview Grayling is a notable community in and the county seat of Crawford County in the Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, along the Interstate 75 corridor at the northern end of Route 127 and associated with the Au Sable Riverview Resort, the Gates Au Sable Lodge, the Grayling MC Railroad Depot, the Crawford County Historical Society Museum, Goodale’s Bakery and Deli, Mimi and Pipi’s Casa Italiana, and the “Original Art Gallery” at AuSable Artisan Village within much of the […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/13/hype-for-the-future-225l-grayling-michigan/

Hype for the Future 225I: Cadillac, Michigan

Overview The City of Cadillac is a notable smaller city located within the Northern Lower Peninsula region of the State of Michigan and is the second-largest city in the particular region after only Traverse City to the north, while also serving as the seat of government of Wexford County. Today, the community is home to Cheryl’s Landing and Restaurant and Marina, a local monument to the KISS band honoring a visit to the local high school circa 1975, the Charles T. Mitchell House, and the […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/13/hype-for-the-future-225i-cadillac-michigan/

Hype for the Future 221I: Eastern Charlevoix, Michigan

Overview The eastern portion of Charlevoix County is a notable area within the northwestern portion of the State of Michigan and is associated with a number of smaller cities and towns such as Boyne City and Boyne Falls near the Route 131 corridor within the northern Lower Peninsula of the State of Michigan, with the Boyne City community home to the Freshwater Art Gallery and Concert Venue, the Boyne River Inn, the Water Street Inn, and the Boyne Heritage Center. Café Santé is a notable […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/09/hype-for-the-future-221i-eastern-charlevoix-michigan/

Hype for the Future 221F: Charlevoix, Michigan

Overview Charlevoix is a notable small city in and the county seat of Charlevoix County, Michigan, associated with notable ferry service to the Saint James area on Beaver Island to the northwest and the North Seas Gallery and the Charlevoix Historical Society within city limits. Also of interest are notable places to stay throughout the area, as well as the insular Beaver Island Marine Museum, the Beaver Island Harbor Lighthouse, the Beaver Island Stone Circle, the Big Rock, the Beaver […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/06/09/hype-for-the-future-221f-charlevoix-michigan/

Hype for the Future 208E: City of Monroe, Michigan

Overview The City of Monroe is a small city in the southeastern part of the State of Michigan and serves as the county seat of Monroe County, Michigan, home to the River Raisin National Battlefield Park, the George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument, the Michigan Museum of Horror, and the Monroe County Museum, along with the two-star Hotel Sterling located in the downtown area.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/27/hype-for-the-future-208e-city-of-monroe-michigan/

Hype for the Future 208E: City of Monroe, Michigan

Overview The City of Monroe is a small city in the southeastern part of the State of Michigan and serves as the county seat of Monroe County, Michigan, home to the River Raisin National Battlefield Park, the George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument, the Michigan Museum of Horror, and the Monroe County Museum, along with the two-star Hotel Sterling located in the downtown area.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/27/hype-for-the-future-208e-city-of-monroe-michigan/

Hype for the Future 208E: City of Monroe, Michigan

Overview The City of Monroe is a small city in the southeastern part of the State of Michigan and serves as the county seat of Monroe County, Michigan, home to the River Raisin National Battlefield Park, the George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument, the Michigan Museum of Horror, and the Monroe County Museum, along with the two-star Hotel Sterling located in the downtown area.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/27/hype-for-the-future-208e-city-of-monroe-michigan/

Hype for the Future 208E: City of Monroe, Michigan

Overview The City of Monroe is a small city in the southeastern part of the State of Michigan and serves as the county seat of Monroe County, Michigan, home to the River Raisin National Battlefield Park, the George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument, the Michigan Museum of Horror, and the Monroe County Museum, along with the two-star Hotel Sterling located in the downtown area.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/27/hype-for-the-future-208e-city-of-monroe-michigan/

Hype for the Future 208E: City of Monroe, Michigan

Overview The City of Monroe is a small city in the southeastern part of the State of Michigan and serves as the county seat of Monroe County, Michigan, home to the River Raisin National Battlefield Park, the George Armstrong Custer Equestrian Monument, the Michigan Museum of Horror, and the Monroe County Museum, along with the two-star Hotel Sterling located in the downtown area.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/27/hype-for-the-future-208e-city-of-monroe-michigan/

Hype for the Future 205O: City of Manistique, Michigan

Overview The City of Manistique is, though a small city overall, the only incorporated city in and county seat of Schoolcraft County, Michigan, home to the Blue Mystique Inn and the Manistique Boardwalk of the community currently located along the corridor of Route 2.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/24/hype-for-the-future-205o-city-of-manistique-michigan/

Hype for the Future 205N: City of Menominee, Michigan

Overview The City of Menominee is a small city in and the county seat of Menominee County, Michigan, along the Route 41 corridor near the southernmost point in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Today, the community is home to a historic railroad depot, plus Col K’s Pasty Shop and Jozwiak’s Bar and Grill.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/24/hype-for-the-future-205n-city-of-menominee-michigan/

Hype for the Future 205M: City of Escanaba, Michigan

Overview The City of Escanaba is a small city located within and the county seat of Delta County, Michigan, along the Route 2 corridor and centered along Ludington Street. From west to east, the notable amenities include Rosy’s Diner, the Eleven 10 Bistro, the East Ludington Gallery, the Swedish Pantry, the Walk of Planets, the Delta County Historical Society, and the Escanaba Harbor Crib Light.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/24/hype-for-the-future-205m-city-of-escanaba-michigan/

Hype for the Future 205L: Ishpeming and Negaunee, Michigan

Overview The communities of Ishpeming and Negaunee are effectively twin communities located west of the City of Marquette along M-28 in Marquette County, Michigan, home to the Historic Anderson Building, the Ishpeming Municipal Building, the Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum and Iron Ore Heritage Bike Trail Trailhead, “Da Yoopers” Tourist Trap and Rock Shop, the United States Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum, the Negaunee Historical Site, and the Jackson Mine Park Pavilion.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/24/hype-for-the-future-205l-ishpeming-and-negaunee-michigan/

Hype for the Future 205J: Iron River area, Michigan

Overview Within Iron County in the western Upper Peninsula of the State of Michigan are the communities of Iron River, Caspian, and Gaastra, with Iron River home to Alice’s Supper Club and Caspian notable for local Italian heritage.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/24/hype-for-the-future-205j-iron-river-area-michigan/

Hype for the Future 205I: City of Ironwood, Michigan

Overview The City of Ironwood is the westernmost community along the Route 2 corridor in the Upper Peninsula of the State of Michigan and serves as a community located within the boundaries of Gogebic County, across the state line from Hurley, Wisconsin, and home to Rigoni’s Bakery, the Suffolk Street Eatery, the Ironwood Area Historical Society, the Downtown City Square, Tank Hill, and the World’s Largest Native America Statue at Hiawatha.

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/24/hype-for-the-future-205i-city-of-ironwood-michigan/

Hype for the Future 205F: City of Marquette, Michigan

Overview The City of Marquette is a notable community along Lake Superior that serves as the largest city in the Upper Peninsula of the State of Michigan, home to the Lake Superior Photo Art Gallery, the Second Story Studio, the Lower Harbor Ore Dock, the Seven Grandfather Teachings Sculpture, the Marquette Regional History Center, the Bishop Baraga House and Tomb, the Zero Degrees Artist Gallery, the Nestledown Bed and Breakfast, the Marquette Maritime Museum, the Marquette Harbor Beach and […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/24/hype-for-the-future-205f-city-of-marquette-michigan/

Hype for the Future 186G: Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Overview The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is notable for an extremely low population and population density alike, containing only a few communities such as Marquette, Sault Sainte Marie, Saint Ignace, Ironwood, Iron Mountain, Menominee, Houghton, Hancock, Calumet, Escanaba, Manistique, and Kinross that contain any significant base of settlement. Minimal amenities exist within the entirety of the area in the Upper Peninsula of the State of Michigan, though numerous hotels and resorts are […]

https://novatopflex.wordpress.com/2026/05/05/hype-for-the-future-186g-upper-peninsula-of-michigan/