Fall is finally here! Ann Arbor is full of beautiful colors and crisp weather. 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 from M 36 Coffee Roasters or try the Bourbon Maple Latte from Hyperion Coffee. After, head to the beautiful Ann Arbor parks and trails.
Cider Mills & Orchards
Visiting cider mills and orchards makes 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.
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Lunch in the Park
Order pick-up from a nearby restaurant and set up lunch in a close park or garden. We recommend County Farm Park or Nichols Arboretum with open spaces and spacious trails perfect for birdwatching and nature breaks.
For a quiet downtown vibe, grab your takeout and find a table in the Kerrytown courtyard. On Saturdays, explore the Ann Arbor Farmers Market, with vendors selling seasonal goods.
Fat-Tire Biking
Washtenaw County has some serious biking trails! 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.
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Load the bike rack and hit Olson Park's perimeter loop, or take connector paths with hard pack, log jumps, and tight switchbacks.
Bike the 5-mile track at Hewens Creek Park 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 is home to top-rated disc golf coursesranging from 9-hole to 36-hole courses. Play Bandemer Park along the Huron River. Shop Michigan’s largest disc golf shop, The Throw Shop with a free course.
Rolling Hills County Park is home to putting and tournament courses. In Dexter, Hudson Mills Metropark is pay-to-play 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. Head for 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
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. Stock up on apparel and decks at Olympia Skate Shop.
Complete your Outdoor Fall Getaway
The last activity? Completing your outdoor itinerery. Keep exploring Ann Arbor to build your getaway.
