Check out these interesting blog posts about the Midwest I've found online in the past month.
Honey Bee Market La Colmena, Est. 1956-Who says there are no great grocery stores in Detroit? I loved this great feature about a third-generation, family-owned market in the city of Detroit by self-avowed "Gentleman of Elegant Leisure" Jim at Sweet Jupiter.
Street Artist Banksy Tags Detroit-Detroit Moxie's Becks managed to catch the work of internationally known street artist, Banksy, at a couple of Detroit sites (in one case just hours before it disappeared from a brick wall). The removal of Banksy's work ignited a great deal of discussion in the city, and the comments on this blog offer a bit of that discussion.
Heidelberg Project: Art Calling-Kath checks out this Detroit landmark at the Great Lakes Gazette. Is it art? Innovative reuse of discards? A political statement of some sort? Take a look and decide for yourself!
A Fascinating Neighborhood-Charlie takes us to Detroit's Creekside Neighborhood at his blog, Bikes, Books & a Little Music. This serene oasis in the big city with its lighthouse, beautiful riverside homes, and parks draws plenty of fishers, bicyclists, families, and others wanting to enjoy the view of Detroit's downtown skyline in the distance.
River Water & Wine in Grafton, Illinois-Perceptive Travel's Tim turns a planned bicycle ride derailed by heavy rain into a wine tasting tour and a chance to check out the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers.
Oliver Winery Fits in Bloomington with a bit of Everything-Join Marcia at Wine and Spirits Travel as she visits Indiana's largest winery and its Creekbend Vineyard.
A Weekend in Chicago with Kids-Carrie finds plenty of family-friendly fun in Chicago. Check out some of her family's favorite things to do and see in Chicago at Travel Savvy Mom.
The Historic Westin Columbus-The Smiths, a Kentucky family of five, write about their visit to the oldest Westin Hotel in North America in Columbus, Ohio. Check out the great architectural details like marble floors, ornate woodwork, and original stained glass in this vintage 1897 building.
Southwest Michigan Offers Great Parks-Tina lists some of her favorite parks in this corner of the state for the Pure Michigan blog. Dunes, beaches, camping, bicycle trails, wildlife sanctuaries-they're all here!
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Thanks for including my post on Banksy. Unfortunately, I heard that this week Tightrope Rat was painted over.
I loved the post about Honey Bee Market from Sweet Juniper!
Posted by: Becks Davis | June 03, 2010 at 10:17 PM
Becks-At least you captured the Rat in all of its glory!
The Honey Bee story was a great response for those who say there are no quality grocery stores in the city of Detroit. People may consider that a bit off of the travel topic, but I didn't. You'd be surprised how much the subject of shopping at grocery stores for "souvenirs" or picking up fresh food on the road comes up in travel blogs.
Posted by: Dominique King | June 04, 2010 at 07:14 AM
Thanks for linking to the Perceptive Travel story on Grafton, IL. Nice little town by the river, definitely worth a stay.
Posted by: Tim L. | June 07, 2010 at 06:44 AM
Tim-Thanks for stopping by. Grafton did sound like a nice place...and I'm always looking for ideas for future travels :)
Posted by: Dominique King | June 07, 2010 at 07:27 AM