Family Friendly

The Ann Arbor area is an oasis of excitement for all ages. There is no shortage of activities for the young and the young at heart!

Families will also find numerous educational, interactive, and down-right fun museums such as Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum – a children’s museum – and the University Of Michigan Museum Of Natural History, showcasing towering dinosaur bones. Scavenger hunts, the Nickels Arcade, and the Petting Farm at Domino’s Farms are some additional kid-friendly activities in the area.

Take a tour of the urban fairies and the fairy doors of Ann Arbor, created by Jonathan b. Wright, Fairyologist. The city features a wealth of science-focused experiences including the Nichols Arboretum – a woodland park with a peony garden and various trails, the Creature Conservancy, and the Matthaei Botanical Gardens.