Probably the most fun part about school growing up was learning that you and your classmates would be leaving campus and experiencing new and interesting places for the first time. Yes, we’re talking about the field trip.
We know you still have that nostalgic feeling stored somewhere in the back of your mind, which is why we’ve dug up some of the spots just about every Michigander was bound to have visited during school trips.
This time, you’re an adult and may be able to appreciate these cool places even more. Check it out.
- Jiffy Mix factory, Chelsea
Michigan Municipal League/Flickr A factory tour can be fun and all, but throw in a yummy treat at the end, and it’s even better.
- Detroit Institute of Arts
DIA/Facebook Everyone find a partner, hold hands, and keep up with the rest of the group while you look at all the priceless masterpieces.
- Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak
Detroit Zoo/Facebook Lions and tigers and…penguins! Oh my!
- Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids
Frederik Meijer Gardens/Facebook Take a stroll in this sprawling and gorgeous botanical and sculpture gardens.
- Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Grand Rapids
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum/Facebook Not every state is blessed to be home to a presidential museum, so take advantage and check out this one.
- Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
Grand Rapids Children’s Museum/Facebook You LOVED this place when you were a kid. Nowadays, you can still visit. Just bring your own little one (or a niece or nephew) and watch as their eyes light up.
- Michigan State Capitol
Michigan State Capitol/Facebook The halls and that dome made you feel like you were in a king’s palace. Believe it or not, you’ll still feel that way once you come back for a return visit.
- Motown Museum, Detroit
Motown Museum/Facebook Maybe you didn’t understand as a kid why a museum would possibly be in a house. By now, you probably know the story all too well behind this shrine to Motown.
- MSU Dairy Store, East Lansing
MSU Dairy Store/Facebook Learn a little about how all the delicious ice creams and cheeses are made…and then enjoy a cone.
- Yates Cider Mill, Rochester Hills
Yates Cider Mill/Facebook You’re never too old for this autumn trip.
- Shipwreck Museum, Paradise
Shipwreck Museum/Facebook You were fascinated to learn about the mysterious vessels that sank to the depths of the Great Lakes. Truth is, you still are.
- The Henry Ford, Dearborn
The Henry Ford/Facebook Perhaps the ultimate in nostalgic Americana, the Henry Ford is chock full of remarkable things from our nation’s past.
These places. Just timeless. Tell us though, what were your favorite Michigan field trips?
Michigan Municipal League/Flickr
A factory tour can be fun and all, but throw in a yummy treat at the end, and it’s even better.
DIA/Facebook
Everyone find a partner, hold hands, and keep up with the rest of the group while you look at all the priceless masterpieces.
Detroit Zoo/Facebook
Lions and tigers and…penguins! Oh my!
Frederik Meijer Gardens/Facebook
Take a stroll in this sprawling and gorgeous botanical and sculpture gardens.
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum/Facebook
Not every state is blessed to be home to a presidential museum, so take advantage and check out this one.
Grand Rapids Children’s Museum/Facebook
You LOVED this place when you were a kid. Nowadays, you can still visit. Just bring your own little one (or a niece or nephew) and watch as their eyes light up.
Michigan State Capitol/Facebook
The halls and that dome made you feel like you were in a king’s palace. Believe it or not, you’ll still feel that way once you come back for a return visit.
Motown Museum/Facebook
Maybe you didn’t understand as a kid why a museum would possibly be in a house. By now, you probably know the story all too well behind this shrine to Motown.
MSU Dairy Store/Facebook
Learn a little about how all the delicious ice creams and cheeses are made…and then enjoy a cone.
Yates Cider Mill/Facebook
You’re never too old for this autumn trip.
Shipwreck Museum/Facebook
You were fascinated to learn about the mysterious vessels that sank to the depths of the Great Lakes. Truth is, you still are.
The Henry Ford/Facebook
Perhaps the ultimate in nostalgic Americana, the Henry Ford is chock full of remarkable things from our nation’s past.
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