Merritt, MI - Events, News, Schools and Restaurants

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8 Best Craft Stores in Michigan!

Featuring

Arnie's Arts 'n' Crafts, Houghton Lake, MI

Arnie's Arts 'n' Crafts in Houghton Lake has been in operation since 1975, which speaks wonderfully about its overall longevity. Naturally, a business like that doesn't stay in operation for better… Read More

The 10 Best Camping Spots in Michigan!

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Huron-Manistee National Forest, Cadillac, MI

Those looking for a natural camping experience outdoors won't go wanting with Huron-Manistee National Forest. With canoeing on hand on the Pere Marquette River and fishing on Benton Lake, along with… Read More

The 10 Best Golf Courses in Michigan!

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Forest Dunes, Roscommon, MI

Golf Magazine, every two years, builds a list of the best golf courses in every state. Topping that list most recently was none other than Roscommon's own Forest Dunes. Featuring hotel options, real… Read More

10 Best Waterfront Restaurants in Michigan

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Burke's Waterfront Restaurant, Cadillac, MI

Breakfast, lunch and dinner, all on the shore of Lake Cadillac. That's exactly what you're in for at Burke's Waterfront Restaurant in Cadillac. Weekends and holidays feature an all-you-can-eat brunch… Read More

8 Best Animal Shelters in Michigan!

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AuSable Valley Animal Shelter, Grayling, MI

Head on up to Grayling for a look at the AuSable Valley Animal Shelter, which offers a slate of fundraising events for those looking to party in support of some great animals. With a comparatively… Read More

The 10 Coolest (and Most Unique) Hotels in Michigan!

Featuring

North Branch Outing Club, Grayling, MI

Head on up to Grayling for one of the most natural times you've ever spent in a hotel. Near the Au Sable River, the North Branch Outing Club has previously played host to famous names like Henry Ford… Read More

The 7 Best Shopping Outlets and Malls in Michigan!

Featuring

Outlets at West Branch, West Branch, MI

Outlets at West Branch has recently—late December 2017 recently—undergone a change of ownership. A variety of changes have been put into place and a lot of excellent things are to come.… Read More

10 Best Thai Restaurants in Michigan

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Rak Thai Bistro, Clare, MI

Looking for a place to grab a bite after work? Rak Thai Bistro is your place! This cute Thai restaurant has it all—from their Mochinuts and Boba to their Thai fix.

Read More

The 10 Best Rainy Day Activities to Do Michigan!

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GT Butterfly House & Bug Zoo, Williamsburg, MI

Bugs are fairly universal in Michigan, particularly in the warmer months and in rural areas. Spend enough time outside after dark long enough without bug spray and you'll get personally acquainted… Read More

The 10 Best Casinos in Michigan!

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Turtle Creek Casino, Williamstown, MI

Located not far from Traverse City in Williamstown, Turtle Creek Casino offers most everything Traverse City has to offer, but with the added bonus of gambling. And lots of it. With its own spa, your… Read More

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Central Michigan Chippewas Mens Basketball vs. Bowling Green Falcons Mens Basketball

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Missaukee Agricultural Youth Show

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Merritt Featured Events

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From alerting folks to a meeting about an important town issue, the next gathering of your book group, a real estate open house or upcoming tag sale, make this your first stop in getting the word out

Merritt Town Facts

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

You can find a ton of properties for sale if you search the Merritt page on Zillow. Currently Merritt has an average listing price for homes for sale on the market of $153,178. More real estate facts about Merritt: The number of properties currently for sale in Merritt is 154. The median homes for sale listing price is $97,450. This is broken down with the number of three bedroom houses in Merritt consisting of 80 with an average listing price for these house of $115,720. Out of the 19 houses that are four bedroom the average listing price for Merritt is $179,274. Interest rates for Merritt are at historic lows as well.

Merritt Michigan has a latitude of 44.330001831055 and a longitude of -84.944396972656. View the full profile

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