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Cinemark Ann Arbor is the largest movie theater in Washtenaw County. They have 20 screens. including IMAX. In the 20 years I have lived in Ann Arbor, the theater has been part of various chains. Many locals still refer to the theater as Rave. It has also been part of the Regal Cinemas chain. Each
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Emagine Theaters is a metro Detroit based chain that has expanded through the midwest. Their Washtenaw County movie theater is Emagine Saline. Their Canton and Novi cinemas are also near Ann Arbor. Emagine Theaters offers power recliners and cuddle chairs. They have an expansive snack bar with lunch/dinner options such as pizza. They will even
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State Theatre is operated by the non-profit Michigan Theater Foundation. They tend to feature more blockbuster movies than Michigan Theater. State Theatre also host late night movies geared towards college students featuring cult-favorite and older popular movies. The theater is on the second story above Target, Chipotle and other businesses. An elevator or stairs are
The Michigan Theater features a main auditorium and several smaller screening rooms. The main auditorium has both a stage and a screen. It hosts concerts, plays, and other events as well as movies. Michigan Theater and State Theatre offer frequent themed screenings and offer free movies on occasion. They frequently show Studio Ghibli films such
The Toledo Zoo is our favorite place to visit animals – but it is a day trip. I have always loved visiting the polar bear, tigers, and the primates. Nature’s Neighborhood is also a big hit. For older kids, don’t miss their Aerial Adventure Course which operates during summer.
Northville’s Maybury Farm is a working farm whose mission is to connect the community to animals and agriculture with hands-on experiences.
Indian Creek Zoo is a small zoo located in Lambertville. Their animals range from bunnies, cows, and chickens to more exotic animals like giraffe, wallabies, capybaras, ostriches, and kangaroos. With older kids, you can splurge on an encounter with various animals like a lemur, wolf, sloth, capybara, or kangaroo.
Head out to Calder Dairy and visit the cows that produce their milk. Plan your visit for milking time at 4p. The milking area was recently renovated and now has fun interactive activities. Then buy some milk, yogurt, ice cream, or other dairy products to take home. In addition to the cows, you can also
Make a day of it with a day trip to the Detroit Zoo. A few of our favorite animals to visit are the penguins and polar bears, the prairie dogs, the red panda, and the kangaroo. They even have a wolverine.
