“Day-Tripping” listings
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PRIME OUTLETS—BIRCH RUN
The Midwest’s largest retail outlet shopping center consists of 145 factory direct stores, all offering savings of up to 65%. (07/2010)
12240 S Beyer Rd, Birch Run
877-276-8853
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PORT SANILAC, MI
Locals rave about this quiet, charming village on Lake Huron, where you can check out shipwrecks, go on a fishing trip, catch a show at the Barn Theatre, sample wine at Blue Water Winery and visit the Port Sanilac Lighthouse. (05/2010)
111 miles northeast of Detroit
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ANN ARBOR FILM FESTIVAL
This long-running festival, now in its 48th year, continues to showcase bold, visionary independent films. Expect screenings, panel discussions and juror presentations. March 23-28. (03/2010)
At The Michigan Theater
734-995-5356
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HOWELL, MI
This charming and walkable downtown is packed with historic buildings. The recent Betty Anne Waters, starring Hilary Swank and Minnie Driver, was fi lmed here. (01/2010)
53 miles northwest of Detroit
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FRANKENMUTH, MI
Winter is the perfect time to visit Michigan's Little Bavaria, where Bronner's Christmas Wonderland stocks must-have decorations and the Bavarian Inn offers pretzel-rolling classes. (12/2009)
85 miles north of Detroit
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PORT HURON, MI
This international border crossing, marked by the Blue Water Bridge, has a stunning waterway and fun annual events. Don't miss the Port Huron Museum's maritime collection. (03/2009)
63 miles northeast of Detroit
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MT. HOLLY, MI
Michigan skiers have flocked here since 1956, and now snowboarders come, too. Try your skills on 18 trails, then warm up and refuel between runs in the Bavarian-style lodge. (02/2009)
45 miles northwest of Detroit 13536 S Dixie Hwy, Holly
248-634-3249
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SAGINAW, MI
An easy trip up the freeway, Saginaw boasts excellent art (the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum and the Saginaw Art Museum), entertaining live theater and exciting Saginaw Spirit hockey games. (01/2009)
105 miles northwest of Detroit
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LANSING, MI
Known as the "middle of the mitten," Michigan's capital city is also home to a number of innovative art spaces and theater groups. Visit the Capitol building, restored to Victorian grandeur, then enjoy an afternoon of gallery-hopping. (12/2008)
90 miles west of Detroit
888-252-6746
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WINDSOR, CANADA
Just across the river, this smallish town has a European feel. Stroll the waterfront park and sculpture garden for a stunning view of downtown Detroit, then explore the town or venture beyond to beautiful Pointe Pelee National Park, about 90 minutes away. (11/2008)
5 miles from Detroit
800-265-3633
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BATTLE CREEK, MI
Historic Battle Creek boasts wide-open spaces, relaxing parks, great golfing, a zoo and one of the country's biggest hot-air balloon festivals. Downtown's "Fall Into the Arts" gallery hop takes place on Oct. 17. (10/2008)
121 west of Detroit
800-397-2240
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ROMEO, MI
Smaller than two square miles, quaint Romeo boasts Victorian mansions once home to timber barons, a cozy downtown and restaurants with tin ceilings that date back to the Civil War. (09/2008)
37 miles north of Detroit
www.romeodda.org
