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Ann Arbor Apple Orchards & Cider Mills - top of apple tree with lots of apples against a blue sky

Crisp and Juicy Fun: Apple Picking near Ann Arbor

One of my favorite fall activities is picking apples, enjoying cider and donuts, and enjoying a fresh baked apple pie. I’ve compiled a list of Ann Arbor Apple Orchards and Cider Mills. I have split the list into those offering U-Pick Apples and those that do not. Apple Orchards & Cider Mills Near Me The

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Ann Arbor Sunflower Fields

The Best Ann Arbor Sunflower Fields For Pictures and U-Pick

Are you wondering where are there Sunflower Farms Near me? There are quite a few options for sunflower picking near Ann Arbor. Some farms allow you to pick sunflowers near us. Other sunflower fields in Ann Arbor area are just for looking and photographing. When do Sunflowers Bloom in Michigan? There is a wide range

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The Most Comprehensive Ann Arbor Summer Camps 2025 List

There are so many Summer Camps near Ann Arbor that it can be hard to narrow down which camps your child will attend. Our 2025 Summer Camp Guide strives to bring you the information you need to find the best Ann Arbor camps for your family. Be sure to keep checking back. While many camps

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Make a Splash at Leslie Science & Nature Center

The waterplay section of the Nature Playscape at the Leslie Science & Nature Center has opened. It is perfect timing with summer fast approaching. This morning I visited the playscape to check out the new section. While I was there the landscaping crew was busy planting new flowers on the hill below the playscape. Water

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Putt Putt Ann Arbor: Swing Away at Putterz Mini Golf!

Back in 2016, my daughter and I visited Putterz in Ypsilanti for an afternoon of Miniature Golf after school. They are open each year from spring through fall. They are open for 2024 – but underwent some changes in 2023. We have not visited this year since the changes. About Putterz Ann Arbor Putterz offers

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Whiting Forest Canopy Walk - Midland Dow Gardens - Photo of canopy walk over apple orchards on an early fall day

Explore the Longest Canopy Walk in US at Whiting Forest

Did you know the longest Canopy Walk in the United States is just two hours away from Ann Arbor? In October 2018, Dow Gardens in Midland opened their new canopy walk at Whiting Forest. It also features a playground, apple orchard, and much more. A friend and I visited on a weekday that month while

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