5 Things I Wish We Had In Michigan

If you've ever traveled out of the state or the country you've probably experienced a place that had you wishing it was available here in Michigan.

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Recently I started thinking about the different places I've been in my life and came up with 5 things I wish we had in Michigan.

5 Things I Wish We Had In Michigan

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Waffle House

You've probably heard of Waffle House but unfortunately, there isn't one in Michigan.

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Waffle House serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner 24 hours a day.

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They are known for their delicious waffles, hash browns, and other breakfast items.

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The nearest Waffle House is in Toledo Ohio.

Buc-ee's

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I had never heard of Buc-ee's until I moved to San Antonio Texas in 2020.

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Buc-ee's is a convenience store chain that is known for its clean bathrooms

Large selection of snacks, and friendly staff.

They also have a gas station and sell merchandise like t-shirts and hats.

The nearest Buc-ee's location to Michigan is in Richmond Kentucky.

Donatoes Pizza

It's not often that I like something about the state of Ohio but after my Grandma introduced me to Donatos Pizza I was hooked.

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Donatos Pizza is known for its thin crust and delicious toppings.

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They also have salads, subs, and desserts.

The nearest Donatos Pizza location to Michigan is in Ohio or Wisconsin.

Drive-Thru Party Stores

Another thing I never saw until I visited my Grandma in Ohio was a Drive-thru party store.

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You simply pull up in your vehicle and look at what they have in the coolers and racks.

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Then you tell the person what you want and pay, all without getting out of your car.

Top Golf

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You don't have to be good at golf to have fun at a Top Golf.

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Top Golf is a driving range with targets that you aim at for different amounts of points. They have several different games you can play with friends, and family, or on a date night.

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