Fall is finally here! Ann Arbor is full of beautiful colors and crisp weather. With outdoor fun for all ages and interests, bundle up and explore these eight activities to try around Ann Arbor and beyond.
Coffee & Trails
Ann Arbor is the perfect place to blend craft coffee and the great outdoors. Order your favorite drink from M 36 Coffee Roasters or Dozer Coffee, or try the Bourbon Maple Latte from Hyperion Coffee. After, head to the beautiful Ann Arbor Parks and trails.
Cider Mills & Orchards
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Explore area cider mills and orchards for the perfect outdoor Michigan fall experience. Add the family-owned Dexter Cider Mill to your list, part of the Michigan Ciders Makers’ Guild. More must-visit orchards include Wiard's Orchard and Alber Orchard.
Lunch in the Park
Plan a fun fall Ann Arbor afternoon by ordering pick-up and set up lunch in parks and gardens. We recommend County Farm Park or Nichols Arboretum with open spaces and spacious trails.
For a quiet downtown vibe, grab a wood-fired pizza to-go from Pizza Pazza and find a table in the Kerrytown courtyard. On Saturdays, explore the Ann Arbor Farmers Market, with local vendors selling seasonal goods.
Mountain Biking
Washtenaw County has some seriously epic mountain biking trails! Load the bike rack and hit Olson Park's perimeter loop or take connector paths with hard pack, log jumps, and tight switchbacks.
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The DTE Energy Foundation Trail offers over 20 miles of top-tier mountain biking track! It’s located in Michigan’s largest state park in the Lower Peninsula, the Waterloo Recreation Area
Bike the 5-mile track at Hewens Creek Park sprinkled with obstacles, and connecting to Rolling Hills County Park paths. Sharon Mills County Park in Manchester is a historic site with a bike track weaving through the best fall scenery.
Play a Round of Disc Golf
Michigan offers several top-rated, year-round disc golf courses. Play the scenic 18-hole course at Mary Beth Doyle Park with pond views, or the 9-hole course at Bandemer Park along the Huron River.
Shop Michigan’s largest disc golf shop, The Throw Shop, in Ypsilanti with a free 36-hole course nearby. Practice putting at Rolling Hills County Park and try their 18-hole tournament course. In Dexter, Hudson Mills Metropark play two top-rated pay-to-play courses with open and wooded fairways.
Gone Fishing
For top fishing spots, visit Dolph Nature Area's wooded park with docks for superb views. In Chelsea, cast your line at the popular Cavanaugh Lake County Park. Need gear? Head to chultz Outfitters in Ypsilanti near the Huron River and get ready to catch the big one!
Note: Fishing is only permitted with a fishing license. Click for more information on license requirements.
Get Your Skate On
The Ann Arbor area is a staker's destination! Even Tony Hawk has visited the epic 20,000 square foot Ann Arbor Skatepark, with challenging features like a snake run, kidney pools, and flow bowls.
In Ypsilanti, the CommUNITY Skatepark combines street-style skating and bowl features. Prospect Park's Skatepark is filled with community-built obstacles painted with vibrant colors and patterns. Stock up on apparel and decks at the local Olympia Skate Shop.
Complete your Fall Getaway
While there is plenty to see and do, we recommend building out your fall visit! Browse your Ann Arbor area Fall Guide for more inspiration:
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