Eau Claire, Michigan

Eau Claire is famous for its annual International Cherry Pit-Spitting Championship, a quirky event that puts the village on the global map every summer. The event is hosted at the Tree-Mendus Fruit Farm, which also offers U-pick fruits and family-oriented activities. Eau Claire’s Indian Lake, with its surrounding parks, provides excellent opportunities for fishing and camping. There are several small businesses along Main Street, including local eateries and antique shops that offer a slice of rural Americana.