Colon, MI

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This is a cool little town... As the former home and burial site of the famous magician, Harry Blackstone, Sr. (The Great Blackstone), Colon refers to itself as "The Magic Capital of the World." It is the home of the Abbott Magic Company, founded by magicians Percy Abbott, an Australian and friend of Blackstone's, and Recil Bordner, originally from Eaton, Ohio, in 1934. The company has a local store, showroom and a factory where magicians' supplies and new tricks are manufactured. Abbott Magic is well-known among professional stage acts, with customers around the world. Two other younger magic suppliers also call Colon their home, FAB Magic and the Sterlini Magic Manufacturing Company. Each August more than 1,000 magicians and lovers of magic gather there for "Abbott's Magic Get-Together", a 4 day magic convention, doubling the population, sharing magic tricks, and recollecting their knowledge of the famous occupation. The convention concludes each day with an evening show at Colon High School. Colon is a village in St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,227 at the 2000 census. The village is located within Colon Township. The village is named after the shape of Palmer Lake, and is not the only place in Michigan so named. Colon also has a small Amish community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), of which, 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) of it (18.71%) is water. The town is flanked by Long Lake and Palmer Lake, which are connected by a narrow channel. -wiki Note: The location shown is not of the photo, but rather that of Abbott's Magic Shop. For more info: http://www.colonmichigan.org/ #Michigan #PureMichigan #Magic #Featured
This is a cool little town... As the former home and burial site of the famous magician, Harry Blackstone, Sr. (The Great Blackstone), Colon refers to itself as "The Magic Capital of the World." It is the home of the Abbott Magic Company, founded by magicians Percy Abbott, an Australian and friend of Blackstone's, and Recil Bordner, originally from Eaton, Ohio, in 1934. The company has a local store, showroom and a factory where magicians' supplies and new tricks are manufactured. Abbott Magic is well-known among professional stage acts, with customers around the world. Two other younger magic suppliers also call Colon their home, FAB Magic and the Sterlini Magic Manufacturing Company. Each August more than 1,000 magicians and lovers of magic gather there for "Abbott's Magic Get-Together", a 4 day magic convention, doubling the population, sharing magic tricks, and recollecting their knowledge of the famous occupation. The convention concludes each day with an evening show at Colon High School. Colon is a village in St. Joseph County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,227 at the 2000 census. The village is located within Colon Township. The village is named after the shape of Palmer Lake, and is not the only place in Michigan so named. Colon also has a small Amish community. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), of which, 1.4 square miles (3.6 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km2) of it (18.71%) is water. The town is flanked by Long Lake and Palmer Lake, which are connected by a narrow channel. -wiki Note: The location shown is not of the photo, but rather that of Abbott's Magic Shop. For more info: http://www.colonmichigan.org/ #Michigan #PureMichigan #Magic #Featured
Tru By Hilton Battle Creek

Tru By Hilton Battle Creek

2.5 out of 5
12854 Harper Village Dr Battle Creek MI
The price is NT$2,785 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
NT$2,785
NT$3,091 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Battle Creek. Popular attractions Firekeepers Casino and Binder Park Zoo are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (118 reviews)
Walls were a little thin. Heard our neighbors until around 2 am. Also the pool was out-of-order.

Reviewed on 2026/3/6

Tru By Hilton Battle Creek
Best Western Fremont/Angola I-80/90 Toll Road

Best Western Fremont/Angola I-80/90 Toll Road

2.5 out of 5
6245 N Old 27 Fremont IN
The price is NT$2,788 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
NT$2,788
NT$3,122 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fremont. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (793 reviews)
I had an issue with my reservation when I arrived, but Denis at the front desk was extremely helpful and professional. He took the time to fix the problem and made sure everything was taken care of. Because of him, my stay turned out great. I really appreciate his help and the excellent customer ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/6

Best Western Fremont/Angola I-80/90 Toll Road
Q Lodge

Q Lodge

2.5 out of 5
1000 Orleans Blvd Coldwater MI
The price is NT$2,534 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
NT$2,534
NT$2,813 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Coldwater. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (46 reviews)
Decent

Reviewed on 2026/3/6

Q Lodge
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Kasa Cadillac Square Detroit

Kasa Cadillac Square Detroit

4 out of 5
139 Cadillac Square Detroit MI
Stay at this aparthotel in Detroit. Enjoy free WiFi, in-room washers/dryers, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (689 reviews)
My most favorite place I’ve stayed at. Not a regular hotel so you won’t get gym/breakfast services, but in return you get a full kitchen and an apartment feel. There’s a 7/11 attached to the building so that was very convenient. Finding street parking was also quite easy. Great place to stay that ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/6

Kasa Cadillac Square Detroit
Affordable Suites of America Detroit-Warren

Affordable Suites of America Detroit-Warren

3 out of 5
30180 North Civic Center Dr Warren MI
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Warren. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,408 reviews)
great stay

Reviewed on 2026/3/1

Affordable Suites of America Detroit-Warren
Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

Boardwalk Suites & Residences By Kasa

2 out of 5
232 E State St Traverse City MI
Stay at this aparthotel in Traverse City. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions City Opera House and Old Town Playhouse ...
9/10 Wonderful! (98 reviews)
This is the second time staying at the Boardwalk. Different rooms both times. This time the room was just not as clean as the first time. Dirty dishes were put back in the cupboards and we had to re-wash and there was a lot of hair in the shower that was left from previous tenant.

Reviewed on 2026/2/23

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Popular places to visit

Palmer Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Palmer Lake during your travels in Colon.

Palmer Lake

Palmer Lake Beach

Palmer Lake Beach is just one of the places to see in Colon, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Palmer Lake Beach

Adams Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Adams Lake during your travels in Colon.

Adams Lake

Colon Community Park

After visiting Colon Community Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colon.

Colon Community Park

Colon Township Library

After visiting Colon Township Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Colon.

Colon Township Library

Colon Township Hall

Colon Township Hall is just one of the places to see in Colon, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?

Colon Township Hall

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