Finding Fun in Michigan & Beyond
by The Upper Thumb is blessed with sandy beaches, fun places to visit and great inexpensive places to eat. We compiled a listing of the top restaurants, grills, bakeries, and bars that offer breakfast. These are the top rated places to go for your morning meal according to the travel sites Yelp and TripAdvisor.
by We did an informal poll of Huron County’s breakfast scene and found it as diverse as it is delicious. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic diner experience or something more unconventional, these 7 local favorites have you covered.
by Dive into the savory world of Rabbit Jerky Recipes and discover a lean protein snack that’s more than just a trend. From trail mix to salads and even tacos, rabbit jerky is the versatile ingredient you’ve been missing. Get ready to elevate your culinary adventures.
by Gibby’s is a mainstay throughout Michigan and at the Huron Community Fair in Bad Axe. Just thinking about fair food gets me kind of hungry.
by The Shipwreck distillery has a nautical motif. You’re greeted with a full-size cabin cruiser perched on rocks in the front.
Once inside, you belly up to a full polished bow of an old boat towed over from Algonac as the tasting bar. The cozy shop is warm and inviting.
by We learned that it takes about 40 gallons of maple sap to produce one gallon of high-grade maple syrup.
Mark Battel and his family have organized and maintain over 400 taps with gravity and a vacuum-fed tube system that fills the collection kettles with pure Maple sap. Stop by their roadside stand and pick up some sweetness this season.
by After a long and arduous search we deem one of the best cheeseburgers in Huron County is served at Shelley’s Bar in Grindstone City. This unassuming road house style bar & grill is a great find in the Upper Thumb.
