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African American
Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County
734-971-0420.
Admission Charged
For older, attentive children only. Journey to Freedom, an Underground
Railroad Tour. Learn more about an amazing historical network. Sit back and
relax in an air-conditioned bus for a professionally guided tour of sites on the
Underground Railroad.
ArtVentures
734-994-8004
117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor
Admission Charged
ArtVentures art activity
studio invites children and adults to learn about art around the world through
fun, educational, hands-on projects.
Open Monday-Thursday 10-6,
Friday and Saturday 10-9, and Sunday 10-5.
Chelsea Milling
734-475-1361
201 W. North St., Chelsea
Admission Charged
Chelsea Milling is the world headquarters of nationally known Jiffy baking
mixes. Enjoy a slide presentation, refreshments, and a walk through of the
facility to see Jiffy mixes being packaged. Tour guests receive a recipe booklet
and a souvenir package of mix. Tours are Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, by appointment only.
Dexter Cider Mill
734-426-8531.
3685 Central St., Dexter
Admission Charged
Open in 1866, this family-owned and operated mill is the oldest continuously
operating cider mill in Michigan. Open September to November. Sells cider,
doughnuts, caramel apples, and apple pies.
Domino's Farms Petting
Zoo
734-998-0182
Plymouth and Earhart Roads., Ann Arbor
Admission Charged
Features over 100 animals, hay rides, animal demonstrations, endangered
livestock breeding program, gift store, and much more! Education and fun come
hand in hand at Domino's Farms.
Open Year Round
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Mon thru Fri
10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat and Sun
Makielski Berry Farm
734-572-0060
7130 Platt Rd., Ypsilanti
Admission Charged
A family-friendly u-pick
raspberry farm with a 50-year history. The pesticide-free patches feature three
different berries - traditional red, tart yellow, and a larger, sweet pink
berry. Open for picking later summer and early fall.
The Scrap Box
734-994-4420
581 State Circle, Ann Arbor
Admission Free
This non-profit
resource/recycle shop is the premier place to go for low-cost, unique craft
supplies. Its large warehouse is filled with an ever-changing inventory of
manufacturing discards which can be re-used in all kinds of creative projects. A
teacher's paradise.
Open for shopping: Tues
10am-6pm, Wed-Fri 2-6pm, Sat 10am-2pm.
U of M Stadium
734-647-2583
1000 S. State St., Ann Arbor
Admission Free
View the nation's largest college-owned stadium, capacity 107,501, by entering
the gates on Stadium Boulevard during business hours. Built in 1927, this famous
facility recently returned to natural turf.
Wiard's Orchards
734-482-7744
5565 Merritt Rd., Ypsilanti
Admission Charged
Founded in 1853, Wiard's
Orchards offers a wide variety of activities. Apple orchard, cider mill, u-pick
apples. Country Fair open fall weekends starting mid-September. Features pony
rides, fire engine rides, Wiard's Cannonballs, wagon rides, face painting, craft
fair, live entertainment, and more. Halloween brings Night Terrors with the
ultimate Haunted Barn, Asylum, and more spooky fun!
Zapzone Lazertag
734-930-6670
2809 Boardwalk Dr., Ann
Arbor
Admission Charged
The greatest lazertag game
ever. You're somewhere inside a multi-level maze. Your heart pounds as you sneak
through dim corridors, phaser in hand. With survival instincts on full-tilt,
you're keen to answer any attack.
Mon-Thurs. 4-10pm, Fri
3-Midnight, Sat noon-Midnight, Sun noon-10pm.
