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Come Canoe, SUP, or Kayak the Grand River
June 6th, 2020 by Corey A. Edwards
Eaton Rapids is also known as “Island City,” for a good reason. If you’re looking to do some paddling during your getaway, you could hardly choose a better locale. The area has lots of rental providers making it easy to canoe, SUP, or kayak the Grand River!
There’s nothing quite as refreshing on a hot summer day as getting out onto the water. The Grand River’s meandering flow averages around 3 miles per hour, making it perfect for relaxing paddle trips.
The river also features numerous locations for getting in or out. This makes it easy to plan a custom Grand River paddle trip suited to your level of interest.
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Discover Wineries Near Eaton Rapids
June 13th, 2016 by Corey A. Edwards
Visiting a winery is a wonderful way to meet interesting people, learn about the wine-making process, and taste some wonderful, regional wines – and many of the wineries near Eaton Rapids offer tours and tastes!
Making the trek to a winery or two takes the experience of enjoying a glass of wine from that of being just another refreshing drink and turns it into a much more intimate and educational experience. Even a wine novice will get a lot more than they suspect from visiting a vineyard.
Meeting the creators and knowing what goes into a wine – not just the toil and water but also the soil, the process, the care and study involved – makes enjoying a glass of wine that much more of an event with depth and resonance.
Luckily, more wineries than ever are open and welcoming to visitors – tours, tastes, retail sales, and sometimes small cafes are now common amenities of even small, family vineyards.
Our little corner of Michigan is no exception, with a number of wineries near Eaton Rapids and Lansing – and all within 30 miles of Medovue Estate – home of our premier Lansing B&B: English Inn Restaurant & Pub!
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Visit Craft Breweries Near Eaton Rapids
April 11th, 2016 by Corey A. Edwards
Craft brewing has taken America by storm, with the number of breweries in the US more than doubling in the last three years. We’ve seen the trend here, too and now there are many craft breweries near Eaton Rapids that one can visit!
Eaton Rapids is a small, quiet town whose main attraction, beyond the Medovue estate upon which English Inn Restaurant & Pub is situated, is the area’s general lack of excitement and bustle.
That being said, we’re not very far from lots of things to do and see – and you’ll be surprised at the number of craft breweries near Eaton Rapids!
Of the 10 examples given below, all are 30 minutes or much less from English Inn Restaurant & Pub in Eaton Rapids, MI. So go ahead – Book your room with us then get out and explore the area!
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