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Dow Gardens is a beautiful natural wonder that visitors from all over love to explore. Featuring 110 acres of oak grove and gorgeous gardens filled with conifers, ornamental shrubs, perennial beds, and a stately formal garden design, it is one of the most popular attractions in Midland County. There are seven miles of trails that meander through wooded terrain and flowers fields suitable for leisurely strolls or quick jogs.

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Midland Center for the Arts

Midland Center for the Arts

0.1km from Dow Gardens

The Midland Center for the Arts provides locals and visitors to the area with a dynamic and exciting performing arts center. From quality live theater performances to classical music and dance, this center offers a wide variety of experiences for their patrons. Additionally, the center also hosts a number of educational activities for students such as workshops, lectures, classes and camps that emphasize positive learning experiences.

Emerson Park

Emerson Park

0.72km from Dow Gardens

Emerson Park is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This sprawling park features a variety of activities and experiences—from fishing on the Sanford Lake beachfront to exploring the winding hiking trails of Emerson Park Woods. Guests can also take advantage of shelters for group events, picnic areas, children's playgrounds, and expansive open spaces perfect for lounging around.

Pere Marquette Rail Trail

Pere Marquette Rail Trail

1.37km from Dow Gardens

The Pere Marquette Rail Trail is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts to explore. Stretching for over 25 miles and providing an all-season path, it's ideal for walking, running, hiking, biking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. With unique views of the Tittabawassee River and Six Mile Creek, it's easy to discover something new no matter how many times you visit. The trail also features several access points that can be used as stops or parking locations along the way.

The Tridge

The Tridge

1.37km from Dow Gardens

The Tridge is an impressive sight to behold. Built in 1981 by volunteers from the local Kiwassee Kiwanis Club, the three-way wooden bridge spans the confluence of the Chippewa and Tittabawassee rivers. At 100 feet long and surrounded by lush park lands and beautiful views of sunsets over the river, it's become a favorite spot for locals to enjoy picnics, fishing outings, and weekend walks. Its distinct design means that no matter which way you view it.

Chippewassee Park

Chippewassee Park

1.38km from Dow Gardens

Chippewassee Park is a nature lover's paradise. Situated on the convergence of several rivers, this park offers many outdoor activities for those looking to enjoy nature orexperience the unique wildlife in the area. Popular activities include camping, fishing and swimming in one of its two dazzling lakes, Talina and Appling. With over 19 miles of unpaved trails perfect for biking and hiking, there are plenty of opportunities to explore the beautiful terrain.

Bradley Home/Carriage House Hall

Bradley Home/Carriage House Hall

1.42km from Dow Gardens

Bradley Home/Carriage House Hall is a historical site with a rich and varied history. The main house was originally built by Mayhew and Daisy Bradley in the early 1920s, with the Carriage House being added later. Over the years, many renovations and updates have been made to both buildings. Today, the main house serves as a museum open to visitors featuring photographs of the original homesteaders and artifacts from the Bradley family.

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Midland County

Midland County

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Midland County, Michigan is located in the center of the Lower Peninsula and is home to nearly 41,000 residents according to the 2019 census. As with many Michigan counties, it is physically large and equipped with diverse landscapes from busy cities to rural small towns. Economically Midland County benefits from a rich oil past while looking to a bright future with agriculture, manufacturing and technology industries all continuing to be major employers. Local attractions include Sanford Lake P

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