Guidebook for Highland charter Township
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Easy going Huron River. If you want a picnic lunch, contact me 4 days before your arrival and I will help you plan one that suits your budget and your food preferences.
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Heavner Canoe Rental - Opening for 2021 season soon!
2775 Garden RdEasy going Huron River. If you want a picnic lunch, contact me 4 days before your arrival and I will help you plan one that suits your budget and your food preferences.
Wild Wing Nature Trail offers 2 miles of walking paths (partially paved w a few hills) & close encounters with Sandhill Cranes, chickadees, deer & heron. Beach, boat rentals, golf, disk golf & farm.
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Kensington Metropark
4570 Huron River PkwyWild Wing Nature Trail offers 2 miles of walking paths (partially paved w a few hills) & close encounters with Sandhill Cranes, chickadees, deer & heron. Beach, boat rentals, golf, disk golf & farm.
Chamber-Commerce Balloonfest
1400 W Grand River RdWhat's not to love? This annual balloonfest takes over Howell, MI
This is our BIG backyard. World class mountain bike trails, hiking, birding, cross country skiing, kayaking, Radio-Controlled Airfield and more! http://www.eyeonmichigan.com/guides/highlandrecarea/
Friends of Highland Recreation Area
5200 Highland RdThis is our BIG backyard. World class mountain bike trails, hiking, birding, cross country skiing, kayaking, Radio-Controlled Airfield and more! http://www.eyeonmichigan.com/guides/highlandrecarea/
Tennis courts, ball fields, outdoor skating rink, covered picnic tables, shaded paved run/walking paths. 30 minute walk from our house or 5 min drive. Plenty of parking. Near many Highland restaurants
Duck Lake Pines Park
999 Duck Lake Road SouthTennis courts, ball fields, outdoor skating rink, covered picnic tables, shaded paved run/walking paths. 30 minute walk from our house or 5 min drive. Plenty of parking. Near many Highland restaurants
Minutes from our house! 25 picturesque tree-lined slopes, 9 chairlifts, 4 rope tows, a magic carpet, and four terrain parks all rolled into the largest and most scenic ski area in southern Michigan.
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Alpine Valley
6775 Highland RdMinutes from our house! 25 picturesque tree-lined slopes, 9 chairlifts, 4 rope tows, a magic carpet, and four terrain parks all rolled into the largest and most scenic ski area in southern Michigan.
We'll let this 5-star GolfAdvisor.com review speak for itself! Check them out for yourself and book your tee time online today! http://www.dunhamhills.com/teetimes/New Bar and Grill!
Dunham Hills Golf Club Inc
13561 Dunham RdWe'll let this 5-star GolfAdvisor.com review speak for itself! Check them out for yourself and book your tee time online today! http://www.dunhamhills.com/teetimes/New Bar and Grill!
Good friends highly recommend Captain Phogg for a safe and memorable hot air balloon ride. Located in Fenton, about a 25 minute drive from here. http://www.balloonride.com/
Balloon Quest Inc Capt. Phogg Balloon Rides
2470 Grange Hall RdGood friends highly recommend Captain Phogg for a safe and memorable hot air balloon ride. Located in Fenton, about a 25 minute drive from here. http://www.balloonride.com/
Home to "Quake on the Lake," the APBA hydroplane races. The APBA has awarded this event the Summer National Championship site for 3 years in a row! 2014, 2015, & 2016. Apx 15 minute drive from here.
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Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area
2401 Gale RdHome to "Quake on the Lake," the APBA hydroplane races. The APBA has awarded this event the Summer National Championship site for 3 years in a row! 2014, 2015, & 2016. Apx 15 minute drive from here.
The trail runs from the YMCA on Commerce Rd, all the way to the Kensington Park entrance, near the Dairy Queen on Milford approximately 3.6 miles. http://www.milfordtrail.com/1/83/index.asp
Milford Trail
The trail runs from the YMCA on Commerce Rd, all the way to the Kensington Park entrance, near the Dairy Queen on Milford approximately 3.6 miles. http://www.milfordtrail.com/1/83/index.asp
5 Minutes away! Pools and Fitness Center. Drop ins welcome - daily pass is only $5. https://huronvalleyrec.com/Default.aspx?id=17
Huron Valley Recreation and Community Education
5061 Duck Lake Road North5 Minutes away! Pools and Fitness Center. Drop ins welcome - daily pass is only $5. https://huronvalleyrec.com/Default.aspx?id=17
Drinks & Nightlife
Fav Dive Bar & best burgers in town! Steve makes a fabulous Bloody Mary. This is a weekend dancing venue and they host one of our favorite local bands - Pearl Handle Necktie (Motown, covers, blues).
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Red Dog Saloon
250 W Summit StFav Dive Bar & best burgers in town! Steve makes a fabulous Bloody Mary. This is a weekend dancing venue and they host one of our favorite local bands - Pearl Handle Necktie (Motown, covers, blues).
New Brewery in Town! Located across the street from Central Park on the Huron River. Check out their calendar of events for special activities like painting classes & free Sunday yoga classes @ 9 AM
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River's Edge Brewing Company
125 S Main StNew Brewery in Town! Located across the street from Central Park on the Huron River. Check out their calendar of events for special activities like painting classes & free Sunday yoga classes @ 9 AM
59 West Billiards is a spectacular place for adults to enjoy good food & spirits. They offer 10 tournament size pool tables, 2 dart boards, 13 large screen TV’s. Located minutes away!
786 Highland Rd
786 Highland Road59 West Billiards is a spectacular place for adults to enjoy good food & spirits. They offer 10 tournament size pool tables, 2 dart boards, 13 large screen TV’s. Located minutes away!
Shopping
Marcy & Kevin own one of the best resale shops around! Ladies, children, Home decor & they even have a small men's department. Semi annual tent sales (Spring & Fall) offer AMAZING deals for under $5.
Our Blessing Consignment Inc
340 W Summit StMarcy & Kevin own one of the best resale shops around! Ladies, children, Home decor & they even have a small men's department. Semi annual tent sales (Spring & Fall) offer AMAZING deals for under $5.
Ladies, head to the Clothing Cove in the quaint village of Milford for women's fashions, special occasion attire, accessories and sparkly gifts. Milford is minutes away!
The Clothing Cove
414 N Main StLadies, head to the Clothing Cove in the quaint village of Milford for women's fashions, special occasion attire, accessories and sparkly gifts. Milford is minutes away!
Lovely little shop in Milford with Native American themed items from jewelry to home decor. Visit The Pink Peony below it, too -- Great new shop with shabby chic items and a special events patio
Legends of Time
453 N Main StLovely little shop in Milford with Native American themed items from jewelry to home decor. Visit The Pink Peony below it, too -- Great new shop with shabby chic items and a special events patio
Looking for something special for your home? They carry everything from fine art to Amish furniture.
Huron Valley Furniture
319 North Main StreetLooking for something special for your home? They carry everything from fine art to Amish furniture.
Bass Pro Shop Outdoor World, L & T, Timberland, Neiman Marcus, IMAX, Sea Life Michigan hands on Aquarium,Bebe, Calvin Klein, Helzberg Diamonds, Chicos, BCBGMaxazria, Best Buy, Rainforest Cafe & MORE!
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Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
4000 Baldwin RdBass Pro Shop Outdoor World, L & T, Timberland, Neiman Marcus, IMAX, Sea Life Michigan hands on Aquarium,Bebe, Calvin Klein, Helzberg Diamonds, Chicos, BCBGMaxazria, Best Buy, Rainforest Cafe & MORE!
In downtown Milford - offers home decor, lighting and furnishings in eclectic, urban barn, and shabby chic designs. Ask Chris about in-home design consultations, too!
Your Nesting Place
105 W Huron StIn downtown Milford - offers home decor, lighting and furnishings in eclectic, urban barn, and shabby chic designs. Ask Chris about in-home design consultations, too!
Odds n Ins - resale for the home and collector. Kathy consigns antiques, urban barn, shabby chic items on Mon and Thurs, so the best time to shop is Mon after 4 PM and Thurs from 6-7 PM. 5 min away!
144 S Milford Rd
144 South Milford RoadOdds n Ins - resale for the home and collector. Kathy consigns antiques, urban barn, shabby chic items on Mon and Thurs, so the best time to shop is Mon after 4 PM and Thurs from 6-7 PM. 5 min away!
Nancy has a created unique boutique with new & gently used items for the home. She has professional furniture re-finishers who make the showroom look amazing! Christian themed art sprinkles the walls
Home Again Decor
118 E Livingston RdNancy has a created unique boutique with new & gently used items for the home. She has professional furniture re-finishers who make the showroom look amazing! Christian themed art sprinkles the walls
Sarah offers very hip and quirky items for the home, babies and ladies fashion. Her hand made necklace charms are a huge hit for all ages and price ranges.
Hoot Gift Gallery
Sarah offers very hip and quirky items for the home, babies and ladies fashion. Her hand made necklace charms are a huge hit for all ages and price ranges.
A charming boutique that carries unique and trendy gift items, organic baby apparel, fair trade products, recycled glass, trendy jewelry, ladies apparel, MI made products. This store has "Good Karma!"
After the Rain
409 N Main StA charming boutique that carries unique and trendy gift items, organic baby apparel, fair trade products, recycled glass, trendy jewelry, ladies apparel, MI made products. This store has "Good Karma!"
Essentials
Ken runs a FAB gourmet grocery, butcher & nursery! GrabnGo options include fresh soup bar, sandwiches & salads (gluten free & veggie options). Ask Rob to help you choose a great wine. FREE cup o' Joe.
Colasanti's Produce & Plants
468 S Milford RdKen runs a FAB gourmet grocery, butcher & nursery! GrabnGo options include fresh soup bar, sandwiches & salads (gluten free & veggie options). Ask Rob to help you choose a great wine. FREE cup o' Joe.
Nice local chain grocery store with large selection - including organic and gluten free products. Competitive gas prices, too.
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Kroger
670 Highland AveNice local chain grocery store with large selection - including organic and gluten free products. Competitive gas prices, too.
Milford Grocery is small, but it has a nice wine selection, butcher and a great little deli with delicious Mediterranean choices. Picnicking at Central Park? Their homemade potato salad is the BEST!
965 E Summit St
965 East Summit StreetMilford Grocery is small, but it has a nice wine selection, butcher and a great little deli with delicious Mediterranean choices. Picnicking at Central Park? Their homemade potato salad is the BEST!
Arts & Culture
The DIA is a world class art museum and worth every bit of the 50 minute drive. My favorite part is the Rivera Gallery. Oakland county guests get in free! $5 parking is immediately behind the museum.
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Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward AveThe DIA is a world class art museum and worth every bit of the 50 minute drive. My favorite part is the Rivera Gallery. Oakland county guests get in free! $5 parking is immediately behind the museum.
Beautiful fine art for sale in this local artist co-op located in the back of Your Nesting Place (now located at the corner of Milford and GM road) in Milford. Also, visit the gallery at the HVCA
Aubergine Gallery
204 S Main StBeautiful fine art for sale in this local artist co-op located in the back of Your Nesting Place (now located at the corner of Milford and GM road) in Milford. Also, visit the gallery at the HVCA
About an hour and 15 minute drive, NASCAR’s fastest track! http://www.mispeedway.com/Events/2015/June-Michigan-400.aspx?PromotionCode=:DD:PS:TA:TS:Branded
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Michigan International Speedway
12626 US-12About an hour and 15 minute drive, NASCAR’s fastest track! http://www.mispeedway.com/Events/2015/June-Michigan-400.aspx?PromotionCode=:DD:PS:TA:TS:Branded
It's actually located in upscale Royal Oak. I love the newer polar bear exhibit where you can watch two polar bears gracefully swim above your head in the Arctic Ring of Life's 70-foot-long passage
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Detroit Zoo
8450 W 10 Mile RdIt's actually located in upscale Royal Oak. I love the newer polar bear exhibit where you can watch two polar bears gracefully swim above your head in the Arctic Ring of Life's 70-foot-long passage
Did you know that Detroit is home to the second largest theatre district in the United States behind only New York City's? The Fox is one of the top-grossing theaters of its size in the nation!
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Fox Theatre
2211 Woodward AvenueDid you know that Detroit is home to the second largest theatre district in the United States behind only New York City's? The Fox is one of the top-grossing theaters of its size in the nation!
Gallery exhibitions, Friday Night Live Summer Concerts, high quality live classical music, fine art shop. Check the online calendar for upcoming events http://www.huronvalleyarts.org/1/257/index.asp
Huron Valley Council for the Arts
205 W Livingston RdGallery exhibitions, Friday Night Live Summer Concerts, high quality live classical music, fine art shop. Check the online calendar for upcoming events http://www.huronvalleyarts.org/1/257/index.asp
Food Scene
Cook your certified Angus beef steak to order right at your table on a cooking stone! If you don't know how, just ask your server. Check their calendar for activities like trivia night, too.
Black Rock Bar & Grill
44175 W 12 Mile RdCook your certified Angus beef steak to order right at your table on a cooking stone! If you don't know how, just ask your server. Check their calendar for activities like trivia night, too.
A long time favorite of many locals and out-of-towners for famous Greek salads, hand-rolled breadsticks, award-winning BBQ ribs, delicious Planked White Fish, Steak, pasta, chicken, desserts & drinks
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Highland House
2630 E Highland RdA long time favorite of many locals and out-of-towners for famous Greek salads, hand-rolled breadsticks, award-winning BBQ ribs, delicious Planked White Fish, Steak, pasta, chicken, desserts & drinks
I love their Thai iced coffee! Good food. Good people. Small venue just off Main St. in Milford. Menu http://www.allmenus.com/mi/milford/296577-bangkok-city-thai-cuisine/menu/
Bangkok City Thai Cuisine
427 North Main StreetI love their Thai iced coffee! Good food. Good people. Small venue just off Main St. in Milford. Menu http://www.allmenus.com/mi/milford/296577-bangkok-city-thai-cuisine/menu/
Great food, good drinks and nice ambiance. Patio open in warmer months. And, as far as I know, no MSG is used. Also, you can request gluten free menu items.
Lei Ting
525 N Main StGreat food, good drinks and nice ambiance. Patio open in warmer months. And, as far as I know, no MSG is used. Also, you can request gluten free menu items.
Friendly staff, good drinks, home style food, and car shows every Tue 5:30 PM - dusk in warmer months. Check their calendar for other special activities like trivia night and the Kilted Magician, too
Comeback Inn
1451 S Milford RdFriendly staff, good drinks, home style food, and car shows every Tue 5:30 PM - dusk in warmer months. Check their calendar for other special activities like trivia night and the Kilted Magician, too
Really nice owners, rustic chic decor, unique and delicious farm-to-table menu. Cozy bar and summer patio, too!
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Palate
449 N Main StReally nice owners, rustic chic decor, unique and delicious farm-to-table menu. Cozy bar and summer patio, too!
Coffee house & hot spot ran everyone else out of town - except Tim Horton's, which is also in Milford. For Dunkin' Donuts, head down M-59 to White Lake. FREE coffee at Colasanti's Market in Highland.
Starbucks
166 S Milford RdCoffee house & hot spot ran everyone else out of town - except Tim Horton's, which is also in Milford. For Dunkin' Donuts, head down M-59 to White Lake. FREE coffee at Colasanti's Market in Highland.
Friendly staff, best breakfast in town & husband approved pancakes. Lollygag on the way back & check out the hundreds of historic homes north of Main Street. movetomilford.com/milfordneighborhoods.htm
Americus Coney & Grill
167 S Milford RdFriendly staff, best breakfast in town & husband approved pancakes. Lollygag on the way back & check out the hundreds of historic homes north of Main Street. movetomilford.com/milfordneighborhoods.htm