Unique & Hidden Gem Activities for Families
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Kelsey Museum of Archaeology
Mediterranean & Near East objects & art. Small museum with entry by donation highlighting ancient & medieval artifacts with tours & lectures.
University of Michigan Museum of Art
Modern environs for diverse collections. Spacious galleries house a sizable collection of rotating artworks that span centuries & the globe.
University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
Museum focused on prehistoric life. University museum known for its exhibits on prehistoric life, popular with children.
Allmendinger Park
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Island Park
Riverfront area with play & picnic spots. Riverside recreation space offering ample picnic areas with BBQ grills, playgrounds & walking paths.
Leslie Science & Nature Center
Wildlife enclosures & education programs. Natural space with trails, raptor enclosures, a Critter House & public programs for all ages.
Hide & Seek A Play Boutique
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Dolph Nature Area
57-acre park with 2 lakes for fishing. Wooded 57-acre park with hiking trails plus fishing from Ann Arbor's only 2 naturally formed lakes.
Gallup Park
Scenic area for hiking & canoeing. 69-acre park with walkways & bridges, playgrounds, picnic sites, & canoeing/kayaking areas.
Decode Ann Arbor - #2 in the USA
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We Rock The Spectrum - Ann Arbor
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Matthaei Botanical Gardens
Gardens, conservatory & gift shop. Offering sprawling gardens, woods & prairies, plus a visitors center, gift shop & conservatory.
Fox Science Preserve
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The Creature Conservancy
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Ypsilanti Historical Museum & Archives
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Move & Groove- Indoor Play & Party
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Go Grow Playrooms
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Plymouth Historical Museum
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Stemville
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Roberson's Fun Center
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Fun 4 Us Entertainment
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Greenmead Historical Park
Old farm & agricultural history center. 1820s homestead with a historical village, the original farm complex & picnic facilities.
Friends of the Barn
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Dinoland
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Farmington Hills Nature Center
Park facility with wildlife exhibits. Rustic building with realistic animal dioramas, plus educational programs & activities for kids.
Play-X-Scape
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Kids Empire Farmington Hills
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Dearborn Historical Museum
Local history in a commandant's quarters. Local & military history museum in a furnished 19th-century military commandant's quarters.
Greenfield Village
Vast American history museum complex. Sprawling open-air history museum founded by Henry Ford with artifacts & homes of famous Americans.
Kidcadia Play Café - Dearborn
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Mystery Escapes LLC
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Motown Museum
History of the famous label & hit-maker. Collection of the label's art & memorabilia plus the famous studio A & The Supremes' costumes.
Michigan Science Center
Dynamic science museum for children. Science & technology museum for kids offers interactive exhibits, a planetarium, shows & a cafe.
The BELT
Alley with murals, bars & a gallery. Photogenic pedestrian alley with murals, a contemporary art gallery, bars, dining & a music club.
Hamtramck Disneyland
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Outdoor Adventure Center
Museum with simulated outdoor activities. Simulated outdoor recreation experiences like biking, plus local nature displays, in a roomy museum.
Hidden Trail - Mind Over Matter Location
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Belle Isle Nature Center
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