The little town of Blissfield is located in the same county in Michigan as our residence (Lenawee…read moreCounty). It's a place that's grown on me over the past couple of years. It's a little isolated as it's nowhere near a freeway (though it's on US223)...but that's part of its charm. We'll occasionally drive here for a half-day of enjoyment. Blissfield is a town of just over 3000 people and nothing of major historical significance has ever occurred here. So it's not a place where you'd expect to find a lot of high-profile things to do. And with that in view, you won't be disappointed or overly surprised to find out that's accurate. Having said that, however, Blissfield is a pleasant place to hang out for a morning or an afternoon. Blissfield's claims to fame, such as they are, are the antiques. While those are the major attractions, there's a bit more to it than that. To create the ambiance for a nice day on the town, strolling the vintage, diminutive one-block downtown area is a great start. As mentioned, there are a couple of antique shops that could keep you occupied for hours if you're into that sort of thing (and we are). There's a small Depot Museum with a few open hours on Saturdays that could be a fun stop. There are also several boutique shops on Lane St. that are worth patronizing. My favorite is The Packrat where you can find some fun stuff. One of the best things to do in Blissfield is to spend time in their two lovely parks, Ellis Park and Bachmeyer Park, that straddle opposite sides of the River Raisin. These parks are also where the River Raisin Festival takes place, with its carnival-like atmosphere. There's a Bluegrass Festival that also takes place in Bachmeyer Park. I've never been to it but have heard good things. There are some good restaurants in town. Lena's serves up good Italian fare. And their canopy-covered side patio is great in the summer. Beckey's offers some great comfort food, especially with the specialty sweet breads that they feature. Blissfield Coney Island downtown also offers comfort fare in a vintage space. Starling Lounge is a good coffee shop by day and a bar by night. And Emmy's Kitchen presents some wonderful baked treats. Because of lack of proximity to a highway and no major business in town, there are no hotels in Blissfield. But there are a couple of B&Bs that are interesting. The H.D. Ellis Inn and the Blissfield Bed and Breakfast both look like nice places to spend a weekend. Blissfield could be a lovely place to spend a bit of time. Hopefully, this review gives some thoughts that could help with that.

This covered bridge is a fun part of the peaceful, bucolic Wabash Cannonball Trail. It's probably…read morenot worth going out of your way to see unless you're a big fan of covered bridges. But it's a nice diversion if you're using the trail for hiking or biking. It's not an old bridge (2001) but it has a quaint and nostalgic vibe nonetheless.

Small place that has been around for over a century! The building is charming, cozy and it feels…read morelike you're stepping into the past. Great deal on tickets and candy, the seats are properly positioned to ensure that you don't strain your neck looking up at the screen at an odd angle, and the theater is properly spaced out to let the speakers surround you without being too loud or annoying. Highly recommend that you spend at least one evening at the theater to watch a classic film!

Everyone is always helpful. The branches all have interesting sources and resources for the…read moreHistory of Henry County!

Beautiful library; lots of great resources--loved the Ohio room! Staff was kind and helpful, and…read moregave me (a visiting librarian), a great tour of the facilities!

You may ask why give a local post office a 5 Star review.... my Delta Post Office is the best. From…read morethe clerks at the counter when I go in to mail packages out of state or out of country they are very helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. Okay, now let's talk about our mail delivery person. What can I say, besides getting too many monthly bills, lol, plus I am an avid Amazon Prime member and do a great deal of online shopping. I give kudos to my rural mail carrier. She always has a smile for us and does exceptional job. Thank you for the awesome service, Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter.

Shout-out to a friendly place to read, to use the internet when necessary and just get out of the…read morehouse or away from work for a few hours. The staff is always helpful, friendly and very helpful! I've been able to use the laptops whenever my own internet had been inaccessible, and I was able to get my son interested in reading at a young age. The library also supports art from the local schools and shows their own school spirit without any discrimination or bias. This is THE library that every town and city should strive to become, and I highly recommend anyone needing a place to read for themselves or encourage their own little ones to use their imagination through stories and exploring art to stop by here every fall, winter and spring!