OT-Request for day trips/things to do around Ann Arbor
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The Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts is really cool but it closes this weekend (tomorrow at 10 PM). The DIA in general is nice though, sans exhibit. Belle Isle (Detroit) is also interesting and has a zoo and aquarium.
Like Trolling said, the DIA is cool regardless. If you have never been, there is a permanent exhibit of Diego Rivera murals, which are phenomenally cool and fill a whole room with awesome intricate imagery. There is also a nice atrium restaurant in the basement so you can make a day of it.
2 other museums that come to mind:
The Henry Ford Museum is truly extraordinary and GREAT for kids. Check ahead of time to see if you can take a tour of the F-150 factory (it needs to be operating at the time).
The University Art Museum in Ann Arbor is surprisingly nice (not sure when you graduated, but they did an addition about 6 years ago and expanded the collection). The building is quite nice and the art collection is very good for a University. It is also super convenient, right on campus.
Have fun!
Frankenmuth is what I was going to say as well. Especially for Mgobrewmom. It actually has a great beer scene and there is quite a lot to see. My family has done quite a few day trips up there over the years and it is always enjoyable.
If you have kids, hit the zoos - Detroit or Toledo.
Henry Ford museum is also good and they have updated the Ford F150 plant tour.
After Zingermans, you won't have any money left to do anything else.
Royal Oak is worth a day trip, so is Chelsea.
You could do a whole brew-tour just in Grand Rapids with Founders, Vivant, GRBC, Harmony, Elk, Perrin, Mitten, etc. Lots of good food around too.
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There is always a good view downtown on washington.
The Dixboro or US23 bridges over the Huron River. Dixboro bridge has a pedestrian/bike section so you can safely stop, but you then see US23 to the west. Not sure if you can really safely stop on US23 off the top of my head, but it's a remarkable sunset view.
Eastern market and motown museum were on my list too.
Heh - you said, "pewabic"
Founders tour is cool and you can take the kids to the GR Children's Museum, which is pretty good. Vivant is also great, it's in an old church
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But it's easer to stop short and go to Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon and then up to Silver Lake for dune buggies.
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Hang out at Brian's house.