Whether you live in Washington, MI, or you’re planning on traveling to the area and want to explore all it has to offer, there are plenty of cheap things to do nearby that are fun, affordable, and interesting.
1. Visit Innovation Hills Park
Innovation Hills is a 110-acre park located at 2800 West Hamlin Road in Rochester Hills, MI that adults and kids alike can enjoy. It features a three-acre park with innovative, nature-themed playground structures. It also has a kayak landing conveniently located a quarter mile from the parking lot, kayak cart rentals, modern restrooms, picnic shelters, and a paved parking lot.
There are also nearby hiking, walking, and biking trails, doggy bag stations, a mile-long, paved boardwalk, easy access to the Clinton River, and solar lighting for evening access. And what’s even better is that it only costs $1.50 per hour to visit.
2. Plan a Unique Ice Cream Outing
Frontier Town Ice Cream Parlor is a local favorite spot for ice cream located at 67310 Van Dyke in Washington. This ice cream parlor features hand-dipped ice creams in various, rotating flavors. They also offer ice cream sundaes, floats, shakes and malts, smoothies, banana splits, and more. There’s also a petting zoo on the property with goats, llamas, and other farm animals, making it the perfect spot for families with kids of all ages.
3. Explore the Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm Center
The Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm Center is located at 65775 Wolcott Road in Ray, MI, a quick 13-minute drive northeast of Washington. This park features natural and historical attractions, including a working farm and a 200-year-old working grist mill. There’s also a nearby park with hiking and equestrian trails, a historic center where you can learn more about the area’s rich history, fishing spots, a playground, and a camp rotary.
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