Sarah’s guidebook
Hiking/Parks
Great parks with trails that you can walk to from our home.
Bird Hills Nature Area
1850 Newport RoadExcellent forest with hiking!
You can run, walk, bike, kayak at tube from here on the Huron River
70 locals recommend
Argo Park Canoe & Kayak Livery
1055 Longshore DrYou can run, walk, bike, kayak at tube from here on the Huron River
Olson Park
1515 Dhu Varren RdWalking/running distance away from our place with a nice pond.
Nature and Animals
Hike through Black Pond Woods to the Nature and Science Center. Our favorite part is the birds of prey enclosures with live falcons, hawks, and owls. The birds are in outdoor cages that are free to view everyday. Say hi to the Peregrine Falcon we adopted.
10 locals recommend
Leslie Science and Nature Center
1831 Traver RdHike through Black Pond Woods to the Nature and Science Center. Our favorite part is the birds of prey enclosures with live falcons, hawks, and owls. The birds are in outdoor cages that are free to view everyday. Say hi to the Peregrine Falcon we adopted.
The Creature Conservancy
4940 Ann Arbor-Saline RdFun intimate place to see exotic creatures!
Sightseeing
Matthaei Botanical Gardens
1800 N Dixboro RdGreat network of trails and an indoor botanical garden
Neighborhoods
Great cafes, restaurants just north of downtown. Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings.
23 locals recommend
Kerrytown
Great cafes, restaurants just north of downtown. Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings.
Food scene
Blank Slate Creamery
300 W Liberty StYum!
Bill's Beer Garden
218 S Ashley St