Michigan is full of quaint and historic towns, however, if you’re looking for a day trip in Michigan that is full of history and charm, then Marshall is the place to be. It’s right in the heart of the state and is an enchanting day trip destination, with several historic buildings which are now home to lovely restaurants, shops, and museums.

This mural encapsulates the history, architecture, and beauty of the little town of Marshall, which will captivate visitors and make for a delightful day trip of sightseeing, shopping, and dining.

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The Honolulu House Museum is one of the most prominent landmarks in Marshall. It was built in the 1850s in a Greek Revival architectural style and has been lovingly restored and turned into a museum that exhibits the history of Marshall and the families who once occupied this house.

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Kristy Geldersma/Google The furnishing and decorations are ornate and exquisite with a touch of rustic charm. The tour brings alive how the well-to-do lived during the middle of the 19th century in Marshall. 107 N Kalamazoo Ave, Marshall, MI 49068, USA

The Brooks Memorial Fountain is the centerpiece of Marshall. Built in 1899, it was a gift to the town from philanthropist H.R. Brooks and shows off an eye-catching Victorian style.

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Olivia Rohrbacher/Google The fountain is especially stunning at night when it is lit up with a multitude of various colors that cast their glow out into the surrounding park and become a place for locals and tourists alike to sit on a bench, relax, and take in its beauty. 323 W Michigan Ave, Marshall, MI 49068, USA

When you’re ready for a bite to eat, head over to Schuler’s Restaurant & Pub. For over 100 years, this family-owned restaurant has been providing diners with a wide variety of scrumptious classic dishes as well as pub grub. Locally-brewed beers are on tap.

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Ken Dollhopf/Google This restaurant has a rustic, comfortable, welcoming atmosphere with dark wood construction, lovely paintings of the town’s history, and memorable quotes painted on the wooden beams. It’s a must-stop when visiting the wonderful town of Marshall. 115 S Eagle St, Marshall, MI 49068, USA

Whether you come for the history, the quaint shops, the architecture, the food, the beauty, or all of the above, Marshall is sure to be a trip you won’t soon forget.

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Have you been to Marshall? Do you know of any other places that make for a wonderful one-day trip in Michigan? Let us know in the comments, and be sure to take a look at several other day trips in Michigan. 

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The furnishing and decorations are ornate and exquisite with a touch of rustic charm. The tour brings alive how the well-to-do lived during the middle of the 19th century in Marshall.

107 N Kalamazoo Ave, Marshall, MI 49068, USA

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The fountain is especially stunning at night when it is lit up with a multitude of various colors that cast their glow out into the surrounding park and become a place for locals and tourists alike to sit on a bench, relax, and take in its beauty.

323 W Michigan Ave, Marshall, MI 49068, USA

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This restaurant has a rustic, comfortable, welcoming atmosphere with dark wood construction, lovely paintings of the town’s history, and memorable quotes painted on the wooden beams. It’s a must-stop when visiting the wonderful town of Marshall.

115 S Eagle St, Marshall, MI 49068, USA

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Address: Marshall, MI 49068, USA