Kalamazoo, Michigan has worn a few surprising titles over the years. Once known as the Celery Capital of the World and later a national leader in paper production, the Michigan city also became home to the country’s first downtown pedestrian mall. Locals simply call it K-zoo—and yes, the kazoo jokes are unavoidable.

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Once powered by the 1800s lumber boom, Stillwater, Minnesota, is now known for its lively riverfront, historic Main Street, and more than 100 shops and restaurants. Just outside the Twin Cities, this St. Croix River town still has plenty of buzz—just without the lumber mills.

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Sister Bay was featured in National Geographic and results (and pictures) were stunning.

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Being right on Lake Michigan, South Haven Michigan has always been a port city. In the late 1800’s the surrounding timber industry gave way to farming, but another industry grew very well here–the resort and tourism industry.

Sandy beaches, lovely lake breezes and a charming downtown still make South Haven a popular summer tourist destination. South Haven is in southwestern Michigan, along Intestate 196 at the mouth of the Black River on the shores of Lake Michigan.

It’s home to about 4300 people and 1100 boats. Do the math –that’s a lot of boats, people!

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At Cavelier Wine Bar in Port Washington, Kelly Brown shares what makes the community feel welcoming, creative, and deeply connected. While discussing the experience of spending a day in Port Washington, she highlights everything from the local farmers market and lakefront restaurants to the small businesses, artists, and makers that give downtown its personality. She also talks about the importance of creating spaces where visitors can slow down, explore, and feel part of the community.

Kelly also explains how collaboration between local businesses helps shape the atmosphere of the town. At Cavelier Wine Bar, that includes a strong focus on inclusivity through zero proof beverages and options for different dietary needs. Combined with nearby hiking, biking, waterfront views, and a walkable downtown, Port Washington is presented as a place where community support, hospitality, and small business culture all work together to create a memorable experience.

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And last but not least... 

Listen in with John, Emmy, Lois and this week's content producer as they talk about the best behind the scenes stories in Port Washington, Wisconsin.

We want to extend a special thank you to all the fans of the show. Thank you for a great 5 seasons!

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Inside the Allen Edmonds factory in Port Washington, decades of craftsmanship connect the company to Hollywood films, Olympic teams, athletes, and world leaders. The factory has created footwear featured in movies like Titanic and Ocean's Eleven, including boots worn by background actors in Titanic’s iconic sinking scenes. Over the years, the company has also crafted boots for Olympic uniforms, specialty footwear for athletes, and even custom shoes for figures like George H. W. Bush.

The conversation also highlights the scale and flexibility of the factory’s craftsmanship. From creating size 20 shoes for Karl-Anthony Towns to producing more than two million pairs of the company’s classic Park Avenue shoe, every pair has been made inside the Port Washington facility. The discussion reflects how traditional manufacturing, attention to detail, and custom sizing continue to make Allen Edmonds a recognizable name in American footwear.

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