Galien, MI is a small town located in the southwestern corner of Michigan. It has a population of about 1,400 people and is well-known for its outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and biking. The Galien River runs along the North end of town and is popular among local fishers. It's also home to several parks that provide space for locals to enjoy outdoor activities or just relax and take in the scenery.
Reviews of Galien are generally positive with many noting it as a great place to escape from big city life as well as an ideal destination for outdoor recreational activities. Tourists often praise the picturesque scenery and friendly locals while others appreciate the variety of activities available in such a small area. The area also has some surprisingly good restaurants which are popular with both visitors and locals alike. All in all, Galien offers plenty for any traveler looking to spend some time away from their everyday life.
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Galien SUCKS - 1/2/2018
I am not surprised there are no reviews of this town. I grew up here and always hated the area. Despite this, here are my Pros and Cons:
PROS
- Cheap living
- No traffic
- 20 min from Lake Michigan
CONS
- All notable local businesses shut down: school system, grocery store, bank, liquor store, ice cream parlor, antique store
- There is literally nothing to do here
- 90% of the buildings on the main street were bought and used for junk storage
- On any average day, you can hear 2 - 3 people screaming and constant dog barking
- There are no events that occur here
There is literally no reason to visit this town unless you need gas at the one gas station, which has had a busted toilet for about a year. The one restaurant in town called the Bungalow is known locally as the "bung hole" due to poor quality of food. The only reason people live here is to retire and eventually die, or to live away from
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