Living in Michigan, the most beautiful state in my opinion, is a blessing. While living in a small town may not be the cat's pajamas to everyone else, I believe it is. Lapeer, Michigan sits in the middle of the thumb. This means it is the perfect distance away from everything, including the vast beaches that surround Michigan. Lapeer is a perfect mix of small farm town and bustling busy city. M-24 runs right through the center, separating the town West and East, creating the biggest rivalry this side of the Mississippi, until we combined high schools. All and all, Lapeer is a great town to live in and here's why.

1. It Only Takes 30 Minutes To Drive From One End Of The County, To The Other.

Yes, I said County. Lapeer is a sort of, oblong, battery shaped county, which makes it easy it to drive straight through. If you're looking to start in Elba township to Imlay City, you'll be there in about a half hour.

2. You Are Either Related To Or Know Just About Everybody.

While visiting the local Meijer, you can expect to stop every five minutes to have a ten minute conversation with someone you know. This drastically increases the total time you are "in and out" of the grocery store. While it seems that it's a negative thing, it is actually nice to form bonds with many people in the community.

3. The Entire Town Gathers At The Football Games Friday Night.

Don't expect any less than 5,000 people at our stadium on Friday Night. From the first game to the last, our football team goes out and plays their hearts out. Part of the company may be the fact that everyone wants to see a combined football team perform so well.

4. Our Nearest Expressway Is I-69.

Why is this a plus, you might wonder. Well simply because it is the least construction filled expressway in all of Michigan, especially compared to I-75.

5. It's Only An Hour And A Half To Caseville.

Probably one of the biggest destinations in Michigan, it is easy to get to. Also, it is a beautiful drive with all of the windmills along the roadway. The beach is fantastic, and there is plenty of stuff to do in the Summer months (May to September), including the famous Cheeseburger Festival.

6. Bowling.

Yes, that's right. Gerlach's Bowling Center is the only bowling alley in the actual city of Lapeer, but it is also the best bowling alley I've ever been to.

Although, I might have an unpopular and extremely bias opinion, I believe that Lapeer is one of the best towns in Michigan. Even though there are only six reasons in this article, it doesn't highlight the many that make this town so great.