Marshall
Poised between Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor at the intersection of I-94 and I-69, Marshall has been deemed a “virtual textbook of 19th-Century American architecture” by the National Register of Historic Places. Historic buildings, restaurants, and shops comprise Marshall’s vibrant downtown area. Renting in Marshall allows you to grab a bite to eat at Schuler’s Restaurant or Dark Horse Brewing Company, learn more about history and architecture at the Honolulu House Museum, and discover the wonder of magic again at the American Museum of Magic, often referred to as “the Smithsonian of American magic." With seven designated park areas, Marshall residents are never short on opportunities to engage in outdoor activities and appreciate nature.
Toledo
Regarded as the Water Recreation Capital of the Midwest, Toledo rests on the banks of Lake Erie and the Maumee River in Northwest Ohio near the Ohio-Michigan border. While boating and fishing are popular pastimes in Toledo, there are also many other attractions Toledo residents enjoy. Should you choose to rent in Toledo, you will have the opportunity to see the Mud Hens play ball at Fifth Third Field, eat Hungarian hotdogs at Tony Packo’s, take the kids on a scientific adventure at Imagination Station, marvel at the ornate architecture of the Rosary Cathedral, peruse the shops at Franklin Park Mall and Hensville, hike through one of Toledo’s many Metroparks, tour the Toledo Zoo, and catch a race at Toledo Speedway. You can also see the Toledo Symphony Orchestra at Peristyle Concert Hall, the Toledo Opera at the historic Valentine Theatre Downtown, and the expansive collection in the Toledo Museum of Art. A short drive from Detroit and Cleveland, Toledo residents savor access to major highways, TARTA buses, and Toledo Express Airport.
Saint Clair
Located about an hour’s drive north of Detroit, Saint Clair is a charming community on the Pine and Saint Clair rivers in Michigan’s eastern thumb region. Saint Clair’s proximity to water shapes the city’s culture, where boat races, fishing competitions, and waterfront restaurants are commonplace. Palmer Park is Saint Clair’s definitive public space, boasting the world’s longest freshwater boardwalk as well as ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. A host of locally owned shops, restaurants, pubs, and coffeehouses characterize the downtown area along the Saint Clair riverfront too. Saint Clair brings the close-knit community together for a wide variety of events throughout the year, including the annual Saint Clair Art Fair, River Classic Car Show, Offshore Powerboat Races, Chalk the Walk, and Whistles on the Water. Saint Clair’s quiet, residential neighborhoods are filled with vintage homes and historic churches along lush, tree-lined streets. Convenience to I-94 makes getting around from Saint Clair simple.
