Last week, we asked our Facebook fans and Twitter followers to name their favorite hidden gems in Michigan – whether it was a store, a restaurant or just a favorite place. The response was overwhelming and we collected some our favorite gems from around the state. Check out the list below and thanks to everybody that submitted a suggestion!
“The Wooden Spoon restaurant in Spring Arbor, MI!” – Jennifer Wisdom
“The Mitten Bar in Ludington” – Javier Ruiz
“Cornwell’s Turkeyville between Battle Creek and Marshall.” – Andria Aylor
“Mike’s Village Restaurant in Dimondale…I can smell the homemade bread now!” – Patty Moshkosky
“The Music House in Traverse City = Outstanding!” – Jenny Anspach Bruyette
“Charleviox has many hidden treasures whether its a private beach or an awesome whitneys oyster bar, they have a little of everything! 
” – Brooke Miller
“Elk Rapids – the town, the library, the marina, the beach/park. But don’t everyone go rushing there now.. my special spot!” – Martha Scherf-Pompa
“All of the many beautiful waterfalls…” – Leigh Powell
“Pentwater, Silver Lake, any of the state park campgrounds along Lake Michigan are beautiful. I love Michigan!” – Jackie Murray
“Looking at all the rocks at rainbow lodge on Lake Superior.” – Mark Richman
“Mr. C in St. Ignace! Best burgers in Yooper country:)” – Janine Scüb Shuey
“The Outback Lodge in Stanwood, MI. Awesome bed and breakfast with amazing owners and the BEST stuffed French toast I have ever had!” – Becky Jordan Rottenbucher
“Lumberman’s Monument scenic outlook, near Oscoda” – Sue DeCelle
“@PureMichigan hidden Gem is Harbor Country. drove past for 25 yrs on 94 Couldn’t believe what i missed. Decided to move here and LOVE it!” – @lakelifenb
“@PureMichigan My favorite hidden gem is Pentwater. Greatest beaches in the whole world.” – @BobCNatra
Lost Valley! (In Montague)- @KassyFinefaceLost
The intelligence and creativity of #Yoopers is an underappreciated hidden gem of Michigan – @EBooksUP
