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Sports
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Mt. Brighton Ski Area
4141 Bauer Road, Brighton, MI 48116
810. 229.9581
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Experience the adventure of Michigan downhill skiing and snow
boarding on hills as steep as a 250-foot vertical drop or as tame as
a bunny-hill. Seven chair lifts and ten rope tows can certainly
accommodate large groups. Equipment rentals and lessons for all ages
make learning to ski possible for everyone. Call area hotel and
motels for special rate Get-Away Ski Packages. Hours vary. Call
810.227.1451 for snow conditions and hours. |
Brighton Recreation
Riding Stables
6660 Chilson Road, Howell, MI 48843
810.534.5063 |
This riding stable prides itself in premium riding stock
and equipment. Take a guided horseback ride through 5,000 acres of the
most beautiful countryside in Michigan. Other activities include: pony
rides, western wear store and gift shop, and a snack bar. The riding
stable is open year round and provide group and individual lessons.
Hours may vary with the season. Call for reservations. Groups welcome.
Minimum age 8 years old, and maximum weight of rider is 240 pounds. |
Golf-O-Rama
2944 Old U.S.-23, Brighton, MI 48116
810.227.9322 |
This year-round recreational complex guarantees fun for
the whole family. Dad won t believe that he can play 18 holes of golf at
Pebble Beach, Mauna Lani or Couer D Alene, just to name a few of the
courses available on the state-of-the-art computer golf. Everyone will
enjoy 18 holes of adventure golf, complete with animated characters to
cheer you on, and background music and sound effects that will make you
think you are in the tropics. With over 26 video and pinball games there
will be no shortage of activities for kids of all ages. Don t let the
rain get you down, at Golf-O-Rama there is 12,000 square feet of indoor
enjoyment for the entire family. Open year-round. Hours vary. Call for
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Hell Creek Ranch
10866 Cedar Lake Road, Hell, MI 48169
313.878.3632 |
Hell Creek Ranch is one of the few State-facility riding
stables in Michigan. You will enjoy a 1 or 2 hour ride through 1,000
acres of undeveloped state land. The Potowatomi Indians traveled many of
the same trails you will ride. Hours are from 9 a.m. 6 p.m. during the
off season, summer hours vary. Breakfast rides available. Open May
November. Call for reservations. |
Meijer Park - "Recreation on Wheels" Skate Park
333 Charles H. Orndorf Dr. Brighton, MI
810.225.8096 |
Open weather permitting, call for hours.
Daily admission or yearly pass. This unique park is a new
state-of-the-art attraction for skateboard and inline skate enthusiasts,
featuring a regulation-size inline hockey rink, a one half mile long
asphalt inline skating trail and a skateboard challenge section with
over two dozen components for stunt moves. Refreshments and restrooms
available at pavilion.
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Tag' s Sports
Complex
1535 Old U.S.-23 at M-59, Hartland, MI 48353
810. 632.5241 |
Tag s adventure golf course combines golf with the elements of nature,
similar to regular golf, only on a smaller scale. The challenging 18 par
two and three holes includes a waterfall and penetrates the mountain top
through a rock cave. It is the perfect outdoor family activity. Open
April to October, weather permitting, from 3 p.m. 7 p.m. during the off
season, and 9 a.m. 11 p.m. during the summer. Group tours welcome. |
Hell Survivors Paintball Playfield
619 D-19, PO Box 619
Pinckney, MI 48169
313. 878.5656
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Hell Survivors Paintball Playfield 619 D-19, PO Box
619 Pinckney, MI 48169 734.878.5656 Hell Survivors Paintball
Playfield hosts several major events every year, such as the world
famous "Monster Game". Our 180+ acre complex incorporates nine of
the hottest playing fields in the Midwest plus "Thunderdome"
Speedball Arena. Games are played every Saturday and Sunday. During
our "Regular Hours" (April-October) with games starting at 9:00am
and 2:00pm. During our "Winter Hours" (November) games start at
9:00am. Private games available by reservation (see Costs for
details) and walk-ons are always welcome!! If you have any questions
just let us know. E-mail: info@hellsurvivors.com |
Boat Rentals
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Ted Cobb Boats & Motors
9653 Kress, Lakeland, MI 48143
810.231.3800
Rent 12' aluminum rowboats |
Midwest Aquatics
8955 Dexter-Pinckney Rd., Pinckney, MI 48169
313.426.4155
Sailing Specialists. Rent 8-20' sailboats
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Mac's Marina
9876 Main Street, Whitmore Lake
313.449.4706
Winter Rentals:
Ice Shanties
Summer Rentals:
Ski boats, Pontoon boats, Waverunners
Fishing boats, Windsurfers
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Portage Marine
9627 Dexter-Pinckney Rd.
Pinckney, MI 48169
313.426.5000
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Apple Orchards & Cider Mills
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Parshallville Cider Mill
8507 Parshallville Road
Fenton, MI 48430
810.629.9079 |
The present mill is over 100 years old and one of the few remaining
water-powered mills in Michigan. The Historic Parshallville Cider Mill
is the perfect stop for apple lovers. In addition to the traditional
cider and donuts, visitors will find caramel apples, jams, candies, and
gifts. The mill is open seven days a week during the fall season from 10
a.m. 6 p.m. Group tours available. |
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Spicer Orchards
10411 Clyde Road
Fenton, MI 48430
810.632.7692
http://www.spicerorchards.com/
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Four generations of Spicers have been welcoming visitors
since the turn of the century. The current building was designed after
an old Victorian carriage house that once stood on the farm. The
building has storage for 10,000 bushels, a sorting machine, donut shop,
bakery, cider mill, gift shop and farm market. Pick-your-own fruit fans
will love picking a variety of fruits from July through October. Ask
about the free hay rides to the orchard to pick apples on weekends
during the fall. The roadside country store is open year-round, 9 a.m. 6
p.m. every day. Group tours available. |
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Nectar
Sweet Apiaries
345 Chilson, Howell
(517) 548-5176
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"Pure honey" specific
nectars collected from various bee yards, such as blueberries,
raspberries, apple clover and clover. Call for hours.
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Diehl's
Orchard & Cider Mill
1479 Ranch, Holly
(248) 634-8981
www.diehlsorchard.com
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Apples, apple cider, doughnuts, caramel apples, apple chips, apple
butter, honey, jams, jellies, fudge, pies, and more. Pony rides, hay
rides and pumpkin patch available on weekends through October. 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. daily through December.
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