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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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Jiffy Factory Tour - With Corny

Mix It Up at the Jiffy Factory Tour in Chelsea, MI

The Jiffy Factory Tour is a fun activity in Chelsea for grades 1-adult. Tour the plant that makes and packages all of their delicious mixes.

Ma Lou's Fried Chicken - Biscuit Donuts

Ma Lou’s Fried Chicken – Restaurant Review

My husband loves Fried Chicken. So, when I heard about Ma Lou’s Fried Chicken in Ypsilanti, I knew we had to check it out. We have visited numerous times in the last few months and even more in the years since our review was originally written.. Ma Lou’s opened early in 2017. The restaurant is …

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Maiz - Chips & Drinks

Maiz Mexican Cantina – Saturday Restaurant Review

In my opinion one of the best Mexican restaurants in the Ann Arbor area is Maiz Mexican Cantina in Ypsilanti’s Depot Town. They offer free kids meals on Sunday nights, so that is always a great day to visit. About Maiz Mexican Cantina Address: 36 E. Cross St, YpsilantiParking: Small lot behind the building. Street …

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Ann Arbor Pinball Pete's - Entrance

Introduce the Kids Retro 80s Fun At Pinball Pete’s

This review of the Ann Arbor’s Pinball Pete’s is part of our Summer Series: Wednesday Activity Reviews. Pinball Pete’s Review My husband and I grew up in the 80s when visiting the arcade was a regular activity. There were arcades in every shopping mall – often right outside the food court. No trip to the …

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Tuptim Thai Cuisine - Pad Thai

Tuptim Thai Cuisine – Restaurant Review

Tuptim Thai Cuisine is our favorite Ann Arbor Thai Restaurant. Check out the details of our meal and plan your own lunch or dinner at Tuptim.

KouZina Greek Street Food - Taking a Bite

KouZina Greek Street Food – Restaurant Review

My daughter and I were on Main Street on Wednesday around lunch time. She wanted a quick meal, so we decided to try KouZina Greek Street Food. We have since returned several times, most recently in October 2022. The menu has not changed significantly. Although the seating area and decor has been updated. About KouZina Greek …

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Trick or Treat on the River - Pirates Handing Out Candy from a Boat

Trick or Treat on the River Returns for 2022

Trick or Treat on the River returns for 2022. Get the details, check out our tips from past years, and learn how to volunteer for this year.

Putterz Ramp

Putterz – Wednesday Activity Review

This review of Putterz is part of our Summer Series: Wednesday Activity Reviews. 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 2021! As an outdoor activity which naturally includes spacing between parties, …

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Drive-In Adventure at Decode Detroit

Socially Distant Escapism with a Drive-In Escape Room

On Saturday night our family attended Decode Detroit’s Drive-In Adventure at their Ann Arbor location. We love Escape Rooms and have missed them during quarantine. We have been keeping ourselves busy with EXIT games, but enjoy the in person aspect. Note; This adventure is temporarily closed while they work on a new version. Decode Detroit’s …

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