ravelers on I-75 who stop to fuel up at Exit 101, Grange Hall Road in Holly, are in for a real surprise. It doesn’t take long to realize that Alex’s Market & Grill is much more than a gas station. Owned and operated by the Nannoshi family, the gourmet market and superstation offers a variety
aby, it’s snowing outside … and outdoor adventurists are ready to hit the slopes! It’s no secret that Mt. Holly, a ski and snowboard resort nestled in northern Oakland County, is the local destination for frozen fun. Mt. Holly has seven chairlifts, including Southeastern Michigan’s only high-speed detachable quad, four rope tows and two SunKid
ucked into the northern-most tip of Oakland County is the quaint little village of Holly. There is something for everyone in this historical town, which is home to the annual Dickens Festival and the Michigan Renaissance Festival. Mt. Holly, the largest ski/snowboard resort in southeastern Michigan, is located just three miles away. Also nearby are
Christmas time, the sights, sounds and flavors of the Holly Hotel are a feast for the senses. The scent of rich cinnamon and cloves permeates the air along with the comforting aroma of baking bread and culinary concoctions. The century-old dining room gleams with rich mahogany, glowing candles, shimmering Christmas lights and old-fashioned decorations. “We
reat Lakes Marketplace and Artisan Village is a quaint little market in historic Downtown Holly. And when you visit, one thing is sure: you won’t find anything “Made in China.” “Everything sold here is Michigan-made,” boasts proprietor John LaCroix, who has owned the market since 2011. Great Lakes Marketplace offers a wide variety of Michigan
et in Historic Downtown Holly, the annual Dickens Festival takes residents and visitors back to Christmases long, long ago. “Tiny Tim” and other characters from Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – even old Scrooge himself – make appearances around town. Chestnuts roast over open fires while Christmas music plays and red-cheeked children in colorful hats
he marquee of the former movie theater on Main Street in Holly, MI announces a single show: the “running” of the Detroit Union Model Railroad eponymously named after the Detroit Model Railroad Club. “People ask us what we’re doing in Holly if we’re the Detroit Model Railroad Club,” said Club President Dave Thornton, “but the
istoric Downtown Holly is a popular destination for those seeking a unique shopping experience … and you might find more than just treasures from the past while you’re there. Main Street Antiques on Saginaw Street is home to more than 40 vendors selling an unusual mix of items, from antique furniture, retro décor and vintage
Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth has the bragging rights to the title of “America’s Largest Family Restaurant.” Today, it is operated by the third and fourth generations of the Zehnder family, who continue to look for ways to keep their restaurant a vibrant tourist destination. The restaurant’s origins date to the 1856 Exchange Hotel, which was purchased
Creamy fudge, light and luscious fresh-water taffy, decadent candies and candied nuts, sugar cookies, cupcakes topped with frostings of every imaginable flavor … there’s something to satisfy any sweet tooth in Frankenmuth! Walking down Main Street, you simply cannot escape the smell of sugary, chocolate goodness that wafts from the Frankenmuth Fudge Kitchen. The rich,
For a sip of history that’s downright delicious, stop by Michigan’s oldest brewery, Frankenmuth Brewing Company. Its six mainstay beers – American Blond, Batch 69, Hefeweizen, Pilsner and Red Sky – are produced using the traditional Reinheitsgebot, or German Beer Purity Law. A selection of exciting and popular specialty and seasonal beers are also offered.
