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8 Best Chocolate Shops in Michigan!

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Kilwins, Petoskey, MI

Kilwin's in Petoskey—among other places—has been a major part of Northern Michigan life since the 1940s, and when it comes to chocolate, it still focuses on making chocolate, fudge, and ice cream in… Read More

7 Best Antique Stores in Michigan!

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Vintage Mercantile, Walloon Lake, MI

Get a taste for Michigan's small town life with a stop at the Vintage Mercantile in Walloon Lake. Not far from Petoskey, this little shop offers a wide array of antiques to check out ranging from… Read More

9 Perfect Michigan Getaways!

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Bay Harbor Inn, Petoskey, MI

While in Petoskey—more specifically, the Bay Harbor district—those who stay at the Bay Harbor Inn have some downright staggering options in terms of pampering and spa-based options.… Read More

7 Best Beer Gardens in Michigan!

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The Back Lot, Petoskey, MI

Beer gardens can be found all over Michigan, and Petoskey is no exception. The Back Lot is a comparatively new addition to the field, and offers both attractions and architectural treasures to keep… Read More

Best Kids’ Play Centers in Michigan

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Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark, Boyne Falls, MI

Avalanche Bay is actually Michigan's largest indoor waterpark, which makes it an exciting destination at just about any time of year. If you go in winter, you'll enjoy the unique and thrilling… Read More

The 7 Best Trivia Nights in Michigan!

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Burnt Marshmallow Brewery, Petoskey, MI

Trivia nights in Michigan go as far north as Petoskey, where the Burnt Marshmallow Brewery offers up beers and brain-teasers for anyone ready to tackle the challenge. Beers are downright aplenty out… Read More

The Top 15 Historical Sites in Michigan!

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Windemere, Walloon Lake, MI

Up around Traverse City, on Walloon Lake, there's a chunk of literary history that won't be apparent until the name dropping's done. Windemere by itself may not mean much until we provide its alias:… Read More

The 10 Best Golf Courses in Michigan!

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Bay Harbor Golf Club, Bay Harbor, MI

A 20-year veteran of the Michigan golf scene, Bay Harbor Golf Club in Bay Harbor offers three separate courses for golfers to try. Each one an Arthur Hills course, Bay Harbor Golf Club been compared… Read More

7 Best French Restaurants in Michigan!

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Cafe Sante, Boyne City, MI

Cafe Sante in Boyne City comes with a bit of backstory to it. This home of "European classics" that serves all three meals was once visited by no less than Chef Mario Batali. Batali asked a local… Read More

7 Best Consignment Shops in Michigan!

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Challenge Mountain Resale Store, Boyne City, MI

Boyne City's Challenge Mountain Resale Store actually goes a step beyond what we've already seen on this list thanks to the sheer breadth of its offerings. Clothing and furniture are on hand, of… Read More

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Afton Town Facts

Afton, Michigan. You can view Afton venues that host many Afton MI events every year.

You can find a ton of properties for sale if you search the Afton page on Zillow. Currently Afton has an average listing price for homes for sale on the market of $249,190. More real estate facts about Afton: The number of properties currently for sale in Afton is 417. The median homes for sale listing price is $138,500. This is broken down with the number of three bedroom houses in Afton consisting of 190 with an average listing price for these house of $222,083. Out of the 74 houses that are four bedroom the average listing price for Afton is $359,098. Interest rates for Afton are at historic lows as well.

Afton Michigan has a latitude of 45.374000549316 and a longitude of -84.496803283691. View the full profile

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