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Family- and kid-friendly outdoor opportunities put roses in the cheeks and promote a good night's sleep for everyone. Check out our listings for amusement parks, playgrounds, gardens, boat and train rides, farms and farmer's markets, nature centers, zoos, ski slopes, and more.Nichols ArboretumParent rating: ![]() Location: James D. Reader, Jr. Urban Environmental Education, 1610 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI The Nichols Arboretum of the University of Michigan is home to hundreds of species of plants native to Michigan, among others. But while your budding ecologist might like to learn some... |
Ann Arbor Farmers MarketParent rating: ![]() Location: 315 Detroit Street, Ann Arbor, MI The readers of the Ann Arbor News voted the open-air Ann Arbor Farmers' Market the "Best Place to Buy Produce." The market features locally grown produce, flowers, plants, honey... |
Domino's Petting FarmParent rating: ![]() Location: 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive, Ann Arbor, MI This is a large petting farm that houses more than 100 animals, including many rare breeds. Hayrides are included with admission. Birthday packages are available on weeke... |
Matthaei Botanical GardensParent rating: ![]() Location: University of Michigan, 1800 N. Dixboro Road, Ann Arbor, MI Escape from the city and enjoy the peaceful gardens, conservatory, and miles of nature trails at Matthaei Botanical Gardens. The Gaffield Children's Garden allows kids to climb into a gi...
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Boundless Playground at High Point SchoolParent rating: ![]() Location: 1735 South Wagner Road, Ann Arbor, MI Boundless Playground at High Point School is a barrier-free play area built in 2005 by funds from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Youth Sports and Recreation, the Detroit Recreation Departm...
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Leslie Science & Nature CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 1831 Traver Road, Ann Arbor, MI The Leslie Science & Nature Center provides natural science and environmental education opportunities for children and their families. The Center is situated on 50 acres of fields, woo... |
Parker Mill County ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 4650 Geddes, Ann Arbor, MI Part of the Washtenaw County park system, Parker Mill County Park is 26 acres of mostly wooded land that encompasses the tail end of Fleming Creek. The park includes a couple of trails and fis...
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Oasis Hot Tub GardensParent rating: ![]() Location: 2301 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI If you're looking to relax and get away, Oasis Hot Tub Gardens might just be what you need. Each hot tub is surrounded by a themed garden area with a landscaped deck, privacy fencing, an...
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Gallup Canoe LiveriesParent rating: ![]() Location: 3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI The canoe livery located along the Huron River offers canoe, kayak, pedal boat, and rowboat rentals, as well as a variety of programs and activities, including River Day Camps, family programs,...
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Argo Canoe LiveryParent rating: ![]() Location: 1055 Longshore Drive, Ann Arbor, MI The Argo Canoe Livery in Ann Arbor offers canoe, kayak, and rowboat rentals in a quiet, natural setting. The livery also offers programs and activities, including river trips with transp...
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Veterans Memorial Sports ComplexParent rating: ![]() Location: 2150 Jackson Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI The complex in Ann Arbor features a fan-shaped zero-depth pool with handicap access, interactive water play apparatus, and a waterslide. Veterans Memorial Ice Arena within the complex has dr...
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WideWorld Sports CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 2140 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI WideWorld Sports Center in Ann Arbor offers a full calendar of soccer leagues on their indoor soccer fields, as well as outdoor soccer camps during the summer and daycamp sessions during school...
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Buhr ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 2751 Packard Road, Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor's Buhr Park offers a lot of options for families - an outdoor ice arena with public skating, drop-in hockey, and a heated lobbby; an outdoor pool; picnic area; children's play ...
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Cobblestone FarmParent rating: ![]() Location: 2781 Packard Road, Ann Arbor, MI Cobblestone Farm in Ann Arbor provides a view of rural life in Washtenaw County during the mid-19th century. Tours are arranged by appointment, but a self-guided walking tour al... |









