Places to Go in Chelsea, Michigan
Playgrounds | Swimming | Theater, Museums & Tours |
Farmer's Markets | Art Galleries | Ice Skating | Golf | Bowling |
Library & Bookstores | Coffee Shops
& Tea Cafe | Places of Worship
Playgrounds
- Pierce Park
Play structures, swings, merry-go-round,
covered pavilion, picnic tables. This is the park on Main St. that
people describe as "the one with the big rock".
S. Main St / Old US-12. (near the Chelsea hospital entrance)
- Timbertown
Picnic areas and a
huge wooden play structure. Be sure to check out the beautiful mosiac
project, called Pathway
to Renewal, while you're there. Covered pavilion, picnic
table, and trails to go exploring. Located off of Sibley Rd./N. Main
St.
(turn
onto Sibley when you see Veteran's Park. Timbertown is down the
first road on the left.)
- Veteran's Park
Also referred to at "Boat Park" because of the big wooden ship play
structure. Also has swings, and picnic tables. Located north
of downtown Chelsea on N. Main St. at Sibley.
- Chelsea TreeHouse -
Indoor playground with large climbing structure Located on Main St., just past the Clock Tower.
School playgrounds:
Swimming
- Swimming at Charles S. Cameron
Pool
The pool at Beach Middle School is open
to the public at various times during the week. Call (734) 433-2260
for more information.
- Waterloo
Recreation Area has 20,000 acres just west of Chelsea,
including
a public beach on Portage Lake.
Located at
16345 McClure Rd. Call
(734) 475-8307 for information.
Theater, Museums & Tours
- Purple Rose Theater -
award winning theater and backstage tours
- Chelsea Area Historical Society Museum
312 N. Main St. (inside the Gourmet Chocolate Cafe)
(734) 475-1071 or (734) 475-7047
- Jiffy Mix -
aka
Chelsea Milling Company
(734) 475-1361, ask for Tour Scheduling
- Gerald E. Eddy Discovery Center
(734) 475-3170
- Waterloo Farm
Museum -
exhibits on 19th-century farming life. Call (517) 596–2254 or
(517) 851–7890 for information.
- Chelsea
Teddy Bear Co. - open for tours on Saturdays, and
by appointment for groups. Call (734) 433-5499 for information.
- Heritage Room - museum featuring the 100+ history
of Chelsea Retirement Community and residents. Open from 9 til 3 Tuesdays
and by appointment. Call (734) 433-1000 for information.
Farmer's Market and Farm Markets
- Downtown Chelsea
Farmer's Market
Downtown on Park St.
Saturdays 8 a.m. - noon (May - October)
- Thursday Farmer's
Market at the Fairgrounds
- Chelsea Community Hospital Farmer's Market - Wednesdays from 2:30 til 5:30. More information coming soon!
- Kern Road Farm - you'll find
them at the Farmer's Market, and they also have a market in Chelsea
if you want to buy their goods on another day
- Merkel Gardens -
regulars at both the Chelsea and Ann Arbor farmers markets, they also
sell their annuals, perrenials, produce and crafts from their greenhouse
location in Chelsea
- Rodger's Corner Produce - Fresh seasonal produce,
corn maze and a small animals petting farm. Located at 10630 Dexter-Chelsea
Rd.
Call
(734) 475-4685 for hours and information.
- Tantre
Farm - Certified organic community farm located
at 2510 Hayes Rd. You'll
find them at the Chelsea Farmer's Market on Saturdays or call
(734) 475-4323 for information.
If you know any other Farms or Farm Markets that are open
to the public and located in Chelsea that should be listed here, please
email us the details! Listings on this page are FREE, as always.
Art Galleries
Ice Skating
Golf
Bowling
Library & Bookstores
Coffee Shops & Tea Cafe
Places of Worship
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