Check out all the shopping available in Midland, and be sure to stop into favorites like Elodie Boutique for trendy and timeless wearables, or Coyer Candle Co. for a different kind of take-home fresh find.
Ahh, Midland. Home to The Tridge that may very well be the only three-legged pedestrian bridge in the U.S. (a must-experience while you're here), and the kind of city that'll leave you feeling like you've found the best of both worlds: upscale and downhome, rugged and refined. Enjoy each of our top things to do in Midland found here, and far beyond!
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Plan time to get out and breathe in the fresh air! Bike, hike, inline skate (or cross-country ski) the 30-mile Pere Marquette Rail Trail, or spend time in nature hitting up nearly 19 miles of trails at Chippewa Nature Center (and check out the two-story observation deck for birds-eye viewing at its best). And be sure to put Ike's Mobile Kayak Rentals on your radar if you're looking to add waterfront memories to your Midland getaway!
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Immerse yourself from April - November in Dahlia Hill and experience eight terraces bursting with more than 3,000 Dahlia blooms of more than 300 varieties, garden sculptures, and artist Charles Breed's working studio and museum.
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Or at least experience a Great Lakes Loons Minor League Baseball game at Dow Diamond! With seating for 5,200 fans (and 24 concession facilities, two indoor fireplaces, two outdoor fire pits, a group picnic area, and the Northern Lights Pavilion), enjoy a day at the ball game and say hi to official mascot, Lou E. Loon!
Don't leave Midland without a stop at Midland Brewing Company to enjoy "historically great beers" that honor lumberjacks and brewers of the 1800s. And make sure to sip inside WhichCraft Taproom which serves up more than 80 varieties (40 on tap) of beer, wine, cider, and mead exclusively from Michigan artisans!
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Walk into the Pottery Studio and Glaze Bar at Space Studios, an architectural gem situated on rural, 5-acre property, and try your hand at painting and creating from a wide selection of ready-to-be-glazed, handcrafted pottery. And stop into Creative 360 for all kinds of creative endeavors to explore while enjoying art exhibits by area artists.
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Dine and unwind at Whine - a "wine bar, with attitude" - offering an ample wine list with regional selections by the bottle or glass (and inventive small plates prepared with seasonal, local ingredients). And be sure to visit Downtown Midland's boutique winery — Grape Beginnings Winery — to enjoy wine tasting alongside unforgettable hot plates of Crab Puffs and Gorgonzola Honey Bruschetta.
With two museums (and wall-sized, show-stopper fish tanks), two performance venues and art studios, Midland Center for the Arts is the Great Lakes Bay Region's one-stop destination for art, science, history, music, theatre, dance, films, and professional world-class entertainers. Check their schedule of events before visiting, because there's always something worth experiencing at MCFTA!
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Surrounded by towering pine trees, Macauley “Mike” Whiting Jr. enjoys strolling the long, elevated walkway under construction in his childhood backyard.
Pausing at his favorite spot, an overlook 30 feet above the forest floor, he gazes across the pond at the majestic white pine he once fell out of as a boy some 50 years ago.
“It’s just good for your soul to be outside and in the forest,” says Whiting, recalling the adventures he and his brother shared while exploring the 54-acre tract — woods, meadows and wetlands — that in the 1990s became the Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens.
Now, through a gift of the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation (he’s the president), Whiting literally is providing a path to forest fun for visitors of all ages and abilities. After breaking ground in June 2016, Whiting Forest’s quarter-mile-long Canopy Walk — the longest in the nation — is scheduled to open Oct. 7, just in time for Michigan’s fall color season.
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Streamside walks along curving pathways, an historic red bridge, jaw-dropping florals and greenery. Be sure to enjoy the gorgeous 110-acre Dow Gardens in Midland any time of year! Consider Butterflies in Bloom (spring), outdoor movies in the gardens (summer), the poinsettia display and Christmas Walk (winter) and touring The Pines and Alden B. Dow Home & Studio in any season.
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MIDLAND, MICHIGAN
With natural settings and downtown cityscapes, rugged terrain and upscale splurges, you'll find your vacation in Midland, Michigan to be a beautiful blend of opportunities. Whether you visit in the summer or winter — and whether you prefer to head outdoors or stay inside — there’s something for everyone in this family-friendly city filled with good food, good fun, and good friends waiting to be made. Here are the nine can’t-miss things to do in Midland, a small city with big heart.
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PLAY BALL & CHEERS A BEER
FIND YOUR BLISS: DAHLIA HILL
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In honor of the biggest industry in town, this museum is home to the world’s largest collection of oil drilling equipment. Visitors can journey through 230 million years of history as they explore the mineral gallery, replica 1930s boom town, and 40-acre exterior oil patch exhibit.
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Take me out to the ball game, take me out to Security Bank Ballpark. Join locals in root root root-ing for the city’s minor league baseball team, the Midland RockHounds.
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Set on 49 acres of land, this free nature center offers programs, tours, and exhibits that highlight the flora, fauna, and history of the region. The preserve includes a wildlife viewing area, youth and family garden, kids’ zone, and nature trail where visitors can observe and learn about the native plants, flowers, and animals.
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Any real Texan knows the best meat is meat served by the pound. Johnny’s is the best place in town to order some (yes, some) pounds of brisket, ribs, sausage, and other Texas BBQ favorites, along with sides like okra, potato salad, and the signature Johnny Pie, a Frito pie with BBQ sauce and choice of meat.
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Get your creative juices flowing at this Midland pottery studio, where children and adults alike can paint and throw ceramics. Kids’ birthday parties aren’t the only time this paint-your-own-pottery shop is in demand, as the 21+ crowd can bring their own bottles of wine to evening events.
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Taste — and take home — some of West Texas’s favorite candies at this factory and gift shop. Susie Hitchcock-Hall’s beloved brand of confections includes sweets from Texas Toffee to fudge, caramels, and pralines.
After a long day, wind down with Mexican food and a Texas sunset on the patio. At this watering hole, where tacos come with suggested wine pairings, bring cash and don’t sleep on the corn on the cob.
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The holiday spirit is alive and well at this one-of-a-kind seasonal shop for fall, Halloween, and Christmas merchandise. Enjoy home-baked cookies while browsing a winter (and autumn) wonderland decorated with themed Christmas trees, creative vignettes, and themed decor available for purchase.
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Located in the historic Turner Mansion, this museum celebrates West Texas in its collections, exhibitions, and events dedicated to local art, science, archeology, history, and culture. The museum features works of photography, sculpture, painting, drawing, and crafts and is attached to both a planetarium and a children’s museum.
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MIDLAND, TEXAS
Welcome to Midland, a hidden gem in West Texas that is the midway point between Fort Worth and El Paso, the former home of George W. Bush, and the setting of Friday Night Lights. Whether you visit in the summer or winter — and whether you prefer to head outdoors or stay inside — there’s something for everyone in this family-friendly city filled with good food, good fun, and good friends waiting to be made. Here are the nine can’t-miss things to do in Midland, a small city with big heart.
TACO DIVINO
SUSIE'S SOUTH
FORTY CONFECTIONS
THE POTTERY
JOHNNY'S BARBECUE
JOHNNY'S BARBECUE
SIBLEY
NATURE CENTER
PERMIAN BASIN PETROLEUM MUSEUM
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