Zip around on exciting day trips in an economical 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV that will get you 259 miles down the road from Detroit, MI, on a full charge. Stop at fascinating museums, explore beautiful natural areas, and buy fresh farm produce from the best farmers’ markets.
1. Visit Fascinating Museums
One of the best museums to visit for a fascinating glimpse into the past is the perfectly preserved Troy Historic Village at 60 West Wattles Road in Troy. Walk through the village to 11 historic buildings filled with artifacts from the 1840s to the 1920s. Westland Historic Village Park at 857 North Wayne Road in Westland boasts a farmhouse filled with farmhouse antiques from 1850 to 1899.
The village has various buildings of historical significance, including the unique 1850 two-story Gutherie Octagon House. At Maybury State Park’s working farm at 49601 Eight Mile Road in Northville, you can watch farmhands shear sheep, and harvest grain like farmers did it way back between 1900 and 1930.
2. Spend the Day Outdoors in Nature
One of the most popular state parks is Dodge #4 State Park at 4250 Parkway Street in Waterford Township. You can laze in the sun on the one-mile white sandy beach and swim, fish, paddle, and boat on Cass Lake. The 3,745-acre Pontiac Lake Recreation Area is also in Waterford Township at 7800 Gail Road and has the longest beach in southern Michigan and an 11-mile mountain bike trail ranked as one of the top trails in the country.
Hike through the beautiful oak woodlands in the picturesque hills of the 4,947-acre Brighton State Recreation Area at 6360 Chilson Road in Howell. Explore the lush forests of Seven Lakes State Park at 14390 Fish Lake Road in Holly and wet your hook in the 170-acre Big Seven Lake. Another lush oasis is the breathtaking 1,000-acre Maybury State Park in Northville, where you can hike, bike, and horseback ride through meadows carpeted with wildflowers.
3. Visit the Best Farmers’ Markets in Region
Take a drive to the best farmers markets close to Detroit and buy crispy, farm-fresh produce straight from the soil. The vibrant Eastern Market right here in Detroit at 2934 Russell Road has hundreds of open-air stalls with a vast selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, poultry, eggs, honey, and mouthwatering baked goods. The market is on Tuesdays and Sundays and is open from mid-Spring through the autumn.
Ann Arbor Farmers Market at 315 Detroit Street in Ann Abor offers locally grown produce and homemade arts and crafts and is open year-round on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. The festive Chelsea Farmers Market at 304 South Main Street in Chelsea displays handcrafted jewelry and pottery, fresh farm fare, and delicious goodies. The market is open on Saturdays from May to October from 8 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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