Michigan City’s Charming Main Street Voted No. 1 in the Entire Country

Once abandoned as people flocked to the suburbs, main streets are making a comeback. One main street in Michigan is getting national attention as the very best in the U.S.!

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USA Today and 10Best were on the hunt for the best main streets in the country. A panel of experts chose 20 places with charming main streets that are "living history, have a vibrant culture, and serve as the hearts of their communities."

The Michigan main street voted No. 1 in the U.S. is Howell! 

Howell, Mich., is the largest city and county seat of Livingston County. Platted in 1835 by a group of settlers from Detroit, it was later incorporated in 1863.

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Howell offers many events and festivals throughout the year, including multiple along its iconic main street like the Howell Melon Festival and the Sunday Farmer's Market.

In the historic downtown you'll find boutiques, salons, restaurants, coffee shops and more.

Here's USA Today's praise for Howell's main street:

Grand River Avenue, the main street in Howell, is home to numerous historic buildings that now house a variety of unique shops and local eateries. This street is where you'll find the Howell Opera House, as well as the popular 2FOG's Pub.

Here's the rest of the Top Ten Best Main Streets:

1. Howell, Michigan
2. Emporia, Kansas
3. Ogden Utah
4. DeLand, Florida
5. McMinnville, Oregon
6. Bellevue, Pennsylvania
7. Ellicottville, New York
8. Grand Junction, Colorado
9. Hickory, North Carolina
10. Haddonfield, New Jersey