{"id":179978,"date":"2021-01-22T19:10:29","date_gmt":"2021-01-23T00:10:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/4-things-to-do-in-brighton-howell-this-winter\/"},"modified":"2022-10-05T03:39:48","modified_gmt":"2022-10-05T07:39:48","slug":"4-things-to-do-in-brighton-howell-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/littleguidedetroit.com\/4-things-to-do-in-brighton-howell-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Things To Do In Brighton-Howell This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

If a change of scenery is what you’re family is looking for – but not too far away – we suggest making a day trip to Brighton – <\/strong><\/span>Howell<\/a>\u00a0for winter fun.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Plan a day trip and take in the fresh fall at some of the coolest playgrounds around, then treat yourself with a can’t-miss sweet treat.<\/p>\n

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Howell Nature Center<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The Howell Nature Center<\/a> is one of our favorite places to visit animals, take a nature walk and let the children run around the playground – the treehouse forts and canopy walks are pretty cool for parents and kids alike! The fun doesn’t stop when the temperatures drop either. There’s a new Ambassador Alley Sledding Hill for snowy days and Family Fun Days outdoor activities and classes.<\/p>\n

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Open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm. Admission is $6 for adults and $4 for kids ages 3 to 17.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Mt Brighton<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Mt. Brighton Ski Area<\/a> is the place to ski\/snowboard in metro Detroit. Riders can easily access 25 trails and five lifts covering 130 acres. Novices can sign up for lessons and experts can have fun racing down the slopes.<\/p>\n

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Open 7 Days A Week and equipment rental is available for $44.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Explore The Great Outdoors<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Brighton is home to 2 State Parks and a Metropark. Explore the nature trails, go cross country skiing or sledding at Brighton Recreation Area<\/a>, Island Lake Recreation Area<\/a> or Huron Meadow Metropark<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Playground Play Dates<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n

Let the kids run and play at the park. Our three favorite playgrounds in the area are:<\/p>\n