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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.Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen FarmParent rating: ![]() Location: 1005 Van Hoosen Road, Rochester, MI The 16-acre Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm complex was home to Taylor and Van Hoosen families dating back to 1823 and still boasts structures original to the property from 1840 to th...
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Rochester Hills Environmental Education CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 1115 West Avon Road, Rochester, MI As part of the City of Rochester Hills Parks Department, the Environmental Education Center gives visitors the opportunity to appreciate and understand the surrounding natural environment via i...
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Bloomer ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 345 John R Road, Rochester, MI Bloomer Park is a great place for bikers and hikers, with miles of trails that run throughout the park. If you're feeling adventurous, try the Velodrome, a 1/8-mile oval wooden bike trac...
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Meadow Brook Music FestivalParent rating: ![]() Location: 3554 Walton Boulevard, Rochester, MI The Meadow Brook Music Festival, located on the campus of Oakland University (OU), is an outdoor entertainment venue that holds events from May through September. The venue is owned by O...
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Paint Creek TrailParent rating: ![]() Location: 4393 Collins Road, Rochester, MI The Paint Creek Trail follows the old Penn Central Railroad up the Paint Creek Valley through highlands, pastures, and wetlands and is used by hikers, cyclists, joggers, equestrians, nature obs...
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Yates Cider MillParent rating: ![]() Location: 1990 East Avon Road, Rochester, MI In operation since the mid-1800s, Yates offers cider, baked goods, a farm market, a fudge shop, and a picnic area. On the weekends, families can enjoy a small petting farm, pony rides, and a ho...
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Dinosaur Hill Nature PreserveParent rating: ![]() Location: 333 North Hill Circle, Rochester, MI Dinosaur Hill is made up of sixteen beautiful acres of wood, meadow, and stream, nestled in the midst of one of Rochester's neighborhoods. The facility offers educational opportunities for pres...
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Meadow Brook Hall & GardensParent rating: ![]() Location: 2200 North Squirrel Road, Oakland University, Rochester, MI Meadow Brook Hall is the fourth largest historic house museum in the country and is especially known for its fine craftsmanship, architectural detailing, and grand scale. Built between 1...
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Rochester Municipal ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 407 Pine Street, Rochester, MI Activities and facilities available in Rochester Municipal Park include sand volleyball, lighted tennis courts, open air shelters, restrooms, a pond (with ice skating in the winter), over a mil...
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Downtown Rochester Farmer's MarketParent rating: ![]() Location: Third and Water Streets, Rochester, MI The Downtown Rochester Farmer's Market features only Michigan-grown (or made) products including vegetables, fruits, flowers, container gardens, fresh cut flowers, herbs, homemade baked goods, ...
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Municipal ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 816 Ludlow, Rochester, MI Rochester's Municipal Park offers sand volleyball courts, tennis courts, playgrounds, paved walkways, a pond, and restrooms. Paint Creek winds its way through the park, creating a scenic, restf...
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Borden ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 1400 East Hamlin, Rochester, MI The park in Rochester Hills features ball fields, basketball courts, tennis courts, a batting cage, playground, two roller hockey rinks, and a wooded area. The park also is home to the annual Festi...
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Downtown RochesterParent rating: ![]() Location: 308 Main Street, Rochester, MI With its historic buildings, parks, and unique local businesses such as The Painted Pot ceramics studio and The Give Thanks Bakery & Cafe, Downtown Rochester offers families a fun spot to while...
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Best Dairy Farms in the USParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide Need to com-MOO-ne with nature? Meet a few cows and learn where milk and ice cream come from? We've got a great national list, and we'd love to hear about your favorites, too! Arizona<... |
Best Merry-Go-Rounds in the USParent rating: ![]() Location: Nationwide Brass rings are mostly things of the past, but carousels are still giddy fun for little ones who like motion. Where are the best in the US? We've got a list, of course! Atlanta, GA<... |








