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Michigan Bed and Breakfast Named One of the Best in the U.S.

Spring is a great time to experience a quaint Bed and Breakfast. With the flowers blooming and that special spring scent in the air, it’s just the perfect time to…

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Spring is a great time to experience a quaint Bed and Breakfast. With the flowers blooming and that special spring scent in the air, it's just the perfect time to spend the night in a new setting and wake up with a piping hot breakfast in toe.

Michigan has some fantastic Bed and Breakfast spots. I actually don't think I've ever stayed at a local Bed and Breakfast, but I'm determined to do it soon.

The staff at Eat This, Not That! has put together a list of the best Bed and Breakfasts in the U.S., and it includes a Michigan stop. "Bed and breakfasts combine the best of both worlds—relaxing stays at gorgeous locales and hearty, gourmet breakfasts that are made fresh each morning. What could be better?" they state in the study.

Eat This, Not That! adds, "According to 2015 research provided by the Professional Association of Innkeepers International, there are approximately 17,000 (yes, those are three zeros) bed and breakfasts located throughout the country. More than a third of these have been "historically designated" by historic preservation organizations, meaning that more often than not you will get to stay in a beautiful home with rich history to match. Sounds like a dream, right?"

So, which Bed and Breakfast is No. 1 in Michigan? Kalamazoo House in Kalamazoo. Here's what Eat This, Not That! had to say about it: "Artfully designed and impeccably furnished, Kalamazoo House has been wowing guests since the 1980s. However, the inn's beautiful Victorian house has a history that dates back much further than that. For starters, it was built in the 1870s by a notable Kalamazoo businessman, David Lilienfeld, who was a prominent fixture in the community for decades. Breakfast here usually consists of two courses full of decadent options, such as raspberry-stuffed croissant French toast, roasted red pepper, spinach, and Parmesan frittatas, or streusel baked apples." For the full list, go here.

"Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives," hosted by Guy Fieri on the Food Network, is one of the most popular shows for food lovers. There's just something super entertaining about Fieri, and the show is so fun to watch. What's extra cool is that Fieri has come to Michigan multiple times and picked local restaurants to highlight on the show.

TVFoodmaps.com has compiled a full directory of all the restaurants that have appeared on "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives." Think of this as a list of spots every Michigan food lover should visit. Some of these restaurants are familiar to me, like Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger, while others I are not. My parents actually live just a few miles from Zaytoon Mediterranean in Lansing, Michigan, and I had no idea they were featured on the show until now. They do have some great Miditerranean food. Which are your favorite Michigan spots that you think should be featured on the show? Reach out to me on social media and give me some recommendations!

In total, Fieri has highlights 16 different Michigan restaurants on "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives." What can I say- we have some great eating spots here! View the full list of Michigan restaurants featured on the show below, and make sure to visit them at some point. View the full list here.

Traffic Jam & Snug - trafficjamdetroit.com

Address: 511 W Canfield St, Detroit, MI 48201

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Union Woodshop - unionwoodshop.com

Address: 18 S Main St, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346

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Supino Pizza - toasttab.com

Address: 2457 Russell St, Detroit, MI 48207

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The Fly Trap - theflytrapferndale.com

Address: 22950 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220

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Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen - clarkstonunion.com

Address: 54 S Main St, Village of Clarkston, MI 48346

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Polish Village Cafe - polishvillagecafe.us

Address: 2990 Yemans St, Hamtramck, MI 48212

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Joe's Gizzard City - gizzardcity.com

Address: 120 W Main St, Potterville, MI 48876

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Meat BBQ - meatbbq.com

Address: 1224 Turner Rd, Lansing, MI 48906

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Zaytoon Mediterranean - zaytoongrill.com

Address: 940 Elmwood Rd, Lansing, MI 48917

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Eastside Fish Fry & Grill - eastsidefishfry.com

Address: 2417 E Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48912

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Capital City BBQ - facebook.com/capitalcitybbq/

Address: 1026 W Saginaw St, Lansing, MI 48915

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The Cosmos - thecosmoslansing.com

Address: 1200 N Larch St, Lansing, MI 48906

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Red Haven Farm to Table Restaurant - eatredhaven.com

Address: 4480 Hagadorn Rd #103, Okemos, MI 48864

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Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger - blimpyburger.com

Address: 304 S Ashley St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.