Outdoors Attractions

Experience the great outdoors with Choice Hotels. Our Michigan hotels are conveniently located near a number of stunning gardens, beautiful parks, and astounding wildlife. Take a look at these outdoor points of interest in Michigan:

In Ann Arbor

Matthaei Botanical Gardens
University of Michigan
1800 N. Dixboro Road
Ann Arbor, MI   48105
734-647-7600

Find over 350 acres with nature trails, woodlands, wetlands, ponds and tall grass prairie. A specialty garden features a woodland wildflower garden, a shade garden and a perennial and rose garden.

In Detroit

Diamond Jack's Detroit River Boat Excursions
20 Atwater, Hart Plaza
Detroit, MI   48226
313-843-9376

During this two-hour narrated Detroit River Tour you can view the Skylines of Detroit and Windsor, riding along side ships of up to 1,000 feet in length. Tickets can be purchased on ship at Hart Plaza.

Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, Belle Isle
Inselruhe and Conservatory Avenues
Belle Isle
Detroit, MI   48207
313-852-4065

Designed by famous architect Albert Kahn, this conservatory features permanent displays of rare flora, including one of the largest collections of orchids in the nation.

In Grand Rapids/ Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo Nature Center
7000 N. Westnedge Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI   49009
269-381-1574

One of the nation's top nature centers, with The Interpretive Center featuring interactive exhibits, live animals, an indoor tropical forest and more. A 1,100 acre nature center offers miles of trails to explore or create your own which also includes an 11 acre arboretum. A barnyard and butterfly house open seasonally, and there is an official Michigan Wildlife Viewing Area.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
1000 East Beltline Ave. NE
Grand Rapids, MI   49525
888-957-1580

This 125-acre attraction features the most comprehensive outdoor sculpture collection in the Midwest, indoor and outdoor gardens, largest tropical conservatory in the state, nature trails, guided tram and 5 acre Children's Garden.

Blandford Nature Center
1715 Hillburn Avenue, NW
Grand Rapids, MI   49504
616-819-5540

This nature center features 143 acres of outdoor activities, including trails for hiking and cross-country skiing. The diverse ecosystems house wildlife including owls, turtles and more; while indoors the center offers a wildlife care program, wildlife rehabilitation and nature consultations.

In Lansing

Adado Riverfront Park & River Trail System
300 N. Grand Avenue
Lansing, MI   48933
517-483-4277

Designed as a festival park, the Adado Riverfront Park has wide open spaces providing plenty of room to roam. The Grand River, Michigan's longest river, bisects the park. Stroll through a scenic eight mile walkway with beautiful parks, historic sites, urban activity centers and the Planet Walk along the winding banks of the Red Cedar and Grand Rivers. Sites include the Brenke River Sculpture and Fish Ladder, Turner-Dodge House, Potter Park Zoo and the Louis F. Adado Riverfront Park.

In Northern Michigan

Marquette Mountain Ski Area
4501 County Road M-553
Marquette, MI   49855

This year-round resort in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is a year-round resort with many outdoor activities. In the winter, enjoy skiing and snowboarding on 23 trails and three quarter pipes in the new Terrain Park. For summer fun try mountain biking, disc golfing, picnicking and concerts.

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