African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County 734-971-0420.

Admission Charged For older, attentive children only.  Journey to Freedom, an Underground Railroad Tour. Learn more about an amazing historical network. Sit back and relax in an air-conditioned bus for a professionally guided tour of sites on the Underground Railroad.

ArtVentures

734-994-8004 117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor

Admission Charged

ArtVentures art activity studio invites children and adults to learn about art around the world through fun, educational, hands-on projects.

Open Monday-Thursday 10-6, Friday and Saturday 10-9, and Sunday 10-5.

Chelsea Milling

734-475-1361

201 W. North St., Chelsea

Admission Charged Chelsea Milling is the world headquarters of nationally known Jiffy baking mixes. Enjoy a slide presentation, refreshments, and a walk through of the facility to see Jiffy mixes being packaged. Tour guests receive a recipe booklet and a souvenir package of mix. Tours are Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, by appointment only.

Dexter Cider Mill

734-426-8531. 3685 Central St., Dexter

Admission Charged Open in 1866, this family-owned and operated mill is the oldest continuously operating cider mill in Michigan. Open September to November. Sells cider, doughnuts, caramel apples, and apple pies.

Domino's Farms Petting Zoo

734-998-0182 Plymouth and Earhart Roads., Ann Arbor

Admission Charged Features over 100 animals, hay rides, animal demonstrations, endangered livestock breeding program, gift store, and much more! Education and fun come hand in hand at Domino's Farms.

Open Year Round 9:30 a.m.   - 4:00 p.m. Mon thru Fri 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sat and Sun

Makielski Berry Farm

734-572-0060 7130 Platt Rd., Ypsilanti

Admission Charged

A family-friendly u-pick raspberry farm with a 50-year history. The pesticide-free patches feature three different berries - traditional red, tart yellow, and a larger, sweet pink berry. Open for picking later summer and early fall.

The Scrap Box

734-994-4420 581 State Circle, Ann Arbor

Admission Free

This non-profit resource/recycle shop is the premier place to go for low-cost, unique craft supplies. Its large warehouse is filled with an ever-changing inventory of manufacturing discards which can be re-used in all kinds of creative projects. A teacher's paradise.

Open for shopping: Tues 10am-6pm, Wed-Fri 2-6pm, Sat 10am-2pm.

U of M Stadium

734-647-2583 1000 S. State St., Ann Arbor

Admission Free View the nation's largest college-owned stadium, capacity 107,501, by entering the gates on Stadium Boulevard during business hours. Built in 1927, this famous facility recently returned to natural turf.

Wiard's Orchards

734-482-7744 5565 Merritt Rd., Ypsilanti

Admission Charged

Founded in 1853, Wiard's Orchards offers a wide variety of activities. Apple orchard, cider mill, u-pick apples. Country Fair open fall weekends starting mid-September. Features pony rides, fire engine rides, Wiard's Cannonballs, wagon rides, face painting, craft fair, live entertainment, and more. Halloween brings Night Terrors with the ultimate Haunted Barn, Asylum, and more spooky fun!

Zapzone Lazertag

734-930-6670

2809 Boardwalk Dr., Ann Arbor

Admission Charged

The greatest lazertag game ever. You're somewhere inside a multi-level maze. Your heart pounds as you sneak through dim corridors, phaser in hand. With survival instincts on full-tilt, you're keen to answer any attack.

Mon-Thurs. 4-10pm, Fri 3-Midnight, Sat noon-Midnight, Sun noon-10pm.