Best Getaways For Parents Near Detroit
5635 Shoeman Road
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 655-2883
www.burgdorfwinery.com
Located in nice friendly, little hamlet of Haslett, Michigan, Burgdorf's Winery is one of the state's premier producers of amazing wines. In operation for over 30 years, any parent can find solace in this tiny town's perfect winery. For groups of six or more, feel free to contact Burgdorf's staff directly and have a private party setup, otherwise, feel free to join them at the winery anytime. Events continue well into the fall and November.
10411 Clyde Road
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 632-7692
www.spicerswinery.com
Within the farm house at Spicers in Fenton, Michigan is a small but well-known winery known for its down-home attention to detail and flavors. The Spicers Carriage House Winery was founded by the Spicers Family and the Cartwright Family back in 2009, and in that short amount of time, these folks have found a way to create an amazing bottle of wine in a wonderful farm atmosphere. The perfect place to travel to and getaway from the city, Spicers is open throughout the season and into December. Enjoy lunch on the scenic patio to recharge your emotional batteries!
Downtown Ann Arbor (Credit, Michael Ferro)
Ann Arbor Art & Brew Festival
117 W. Liberty St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 994-8004
www.annarborartcenter.orgDate: Oct. 2, 2014
On Thursday, October 2, downtown Ann Arbor transforms into a wonderful array of beautiful art and a bountiful amount of craft beer. The A2 Art & Brew Festival is an annual celebration of one of the Mitten State's most creative and beer-enjoying cities, with plenty happening in and around the Ann Arbor Art Center. This pub crawl and art show gives adults a chance to enjoy some of Michigan's best local brews that nearby award-winning microbreweries have to offer. Tickets are on sale until the event, but prices will raise from $50 to $60 starting on September 29. Tickets include admission and six tasting tickets to use on the pub crawl.
Grand Haven's waterfront (Credit, Michael Ferro)
Grand Haven Art Walk
20 N. 5th St.
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 844-1188
www.ghartwalk.comDate: First week of October, 2014
Each year, during the first week of October, the city of Grand Haven, Michigan holds its annual Art Walk festival, promoting its downtown area and celebrating the best in local art. This year, on Sunday, October 4, the committee will hold the "Sunday On The Grand" celebration with a huge public art fair and downtown walk. Patrons can pick up some wonderful art by local artists and vote on certain pieces up for awards and prizes. The winners of the Art Fair will be announced later in the month of October, but there's still plenty to do in the meantime, including long walks by the stunning lake and scenic strolls through a small, rustic downtown in the fall.
2934 Russell St.
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 575-2593
www.michigan.org
Date: Oct. 26, 2014
On October 26, just in time for Halloween and on the year of its 313th birthday, the City of Detroit will host the third annual "All Things Detroit III" festival in the Eastern Market district. Featuring over 60 local Detroit business, from the longstanding traditional companies to the new start-ups looking to call the Motor City home, there will be a wealth of options available for parents to check out without having to worry about the children tagging along. This includes local Detroit beer companies and breweries and many restaurants, as well, hoping to win some new fans. It's the perfect time to learn more about one of the Midwest's oldest cities on one of its most historic birth years. Happy 313th birthday, Detroit!
