Heading near that area at some point in the near future, are there any stores / bars worth visiting? Checked the Places search for this, not much came up. Hoping that it's just not a "complete list".
Crankers Brewery is a worthy visit. When I visited Big Rapids Brewing (Blue Cow Cafe) a few years ago I didn't like their beers, but I have not been back since. If you want to drive over to Ludington to Jamesport Brewing, that's a good brewery too.
Go to Crankers. It's an odd sight from the outside (Cranker's Coney Island sign out front, not much an indication that the brewery is also there but it is, entrance around back). They don't make anything outlandish, but they do a great job with basic styles and have a few specialties that are quite good (e.g. their coconut porter and their rye dubbel). The brewers are very cool dudes too.
If you drive over to Ludington to check out Jamesport Brewing, I would highly recommend checking out The Mitten Bar. They have an exceptional tap list of Michigan brews, live music and friendly staff.
Stop off at the House across the street from Taco Bell, she was a milf that threw ragers there when I was a Bulldog. She's probably a cougar now. Tell her Big Twin said hi.
