12 Best Things to Do in Adrian, Michigan

© The Croswell Opera House

The Croswell Opera House is Michigan's oldest historic theater, located within the city's downtown district. The theater is one of the United States' oldest continually-operating theaters, originally constructed in 1866 as Adrian Union Hall. It has hosted major concerts, theatrical performances, and lectures by regional and international performers, including luminaries such as John Philip Sousa, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Susan B. Anthony, and Maude Adams. In 1985, the venue was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Theater spaces within the venue include the 640-seat Julia Argyros Theater, the 120-seat James E. Van Doren Studio, and the Farver's at the Croswell piano bar.

129 E Maumee St, Adrian, MI 49221, Phone: 517-263-6868

© Lenawee County Historical Museum & Archives

The Lenawee County Historical Museum is a cultural and historical museum within Adrian's Carnegie Library facility, showcasing collections of important artifacts related to the social and cultural history of Lenawee County. The museum was opened in 1972 by the Lenawee Historical Society and is housed within three floors of the National Register of Historic Places-listed library building, which showcases spectacular Romanesque architecture. Exhibits showcase historic paintings, documents, maps, and photographs, along with collections of furniture and larger artifacts. Visitors can explore the museum for free Tuesdays through Saturdays throughout the morning afternoon hours.

110 E Church St, Adrian, MI 49221, Phone: 517-265-6071

© Adrian Center for the Arts

Adrian Center for the Arts is one of Adrian's premiere arts complexes, originally established in 1998 by the Lenawee Council for the Visual Arts. The center strives to serve as a place for professional and community artists to flourish through artist studio and gallery space, classes, and workshops. In 2000, the venue produced the city's Millennium Project, which showcased more than 200 bronze panels by 60 Lenawee artists that were installed throughout the city's Comstock Park. Today, visitors can explore the center's artist gallery, which presents rotating exhibitions throughout the year in collaboration with the Croswell Opera House. Programming is presented throughout the year in collaboration with the Adrian Symphony Orchestra, the Adrian College Youth Art Program, and the HOPE Recreation Center.

1375 N Main St BLDG 46, Adrian, MI 49221, Phone: 517-662-9333

© Chaloner and Co.

Chaloner and Co. is a unique old-fashioned candy and cigar store in Adrian's downtown district, originally opened as a newsstand in 1874 by the Chaloner family. The store is known for its famed fresh popcorn, which is produced on a 1947 C. Cretors and Co. popcorn popper just inside the store's doors. It still sells candies, cigars, popcorn, and newspapers today, known as one of the city's most iconic landmarks. Chaloner's Cigar House is located on the building's second and third floors, showcasing gorgeous brickwork, a humidor, a pool table room, and a comfortable guest lounge area. Unique design elements within the store include a glass-ceiling atrium that showcases a floor-to-ceiling waterfall.

108 W Maumee St, Adrian, MI 49221, Phone: 517-263-9803

© The Governor Croswell Tea Room

The Governor Croswell Tea Room is is an historic restaurant in Adrian's downtown district, located adjacent to the Croswell Opera House on the first floor of the century-old Hoefler Building. The tea room is named after former Adrian resident Charles M. Croswell, the state's former governor between 1877 and 1881. Its gorgeous space showcases a green opalescent glass-trimmed canopy, along with original oak flooring and exposed brick walls. High-quality china and linen experiences are offered daily at lunch and after theater, showcasing British-inspired menu selections. High tea is served all day, featuring an assortment of finger sandwiches, scones, quiches, and miniature tarts paired with a personal pot of tea of diners' choice.

125 E Maumee St, Adrian, MI 49221, Phone: 517-759-4249

© Aubree's Pizzeria and Grill

Aubree's Pizzeria and Grill is a delightful pizzeria and bar in Adrian that was originally founded in 2017 by restaurateurs Sandee and Bill French, known for their work at Ypsilanti's Depot Town restaurant. The full-service restaurant is known for its legendary pizza menu, which offers hand-tossed, thin-crust, deep-dish, and gluten-free pizza variants. Flavors range from classics like margherita and barbecue chicken to clever varieties like the Louisiana Cajun, which pairs Cajun sausage with roasted red peppers, sauteed onions, and sweet chili sauce. Build-your-own pizzas, calzones, and pizza rolls are also served up throughout the day, along with hand-pattied burgers and artisanal sandwiches.

1329 S Main St, Adrian, MI 49221, Phone: 517-438-8367

© WOW Café and Wingery

WOW Café and Wingery was originally founded by Paul Ballard in Covington, Louisiana in 2011. Today, the delicious restaurant offers more than 55 locations throughout 25 states, known for its New Orleans-influenced flavors and dishes, including award-winning signature wing sauces and scratch-made spice rubs. Excellent fast-casual fare is crafted by a culinary team helmed by Iron Chef competitor Jose Garces, showcasing high-quality American-style selections. ?-pound craft burgers are served up throughout the day, along with handheld sandwiches and wraps, quesadillas, and shareable appetizer selections such as Wisconsin cheese curds. Diners can also enjoy gourmet soups, salads, and side dishes, including Southern favorites such as honey mustard slaw or sweet potato rice.

Arrington ICE Arena, 110 S Madison St, Adrian, MI 49220, Phone: 517-264-3985

© Flying Otter Vineyard and Winery

The Flying Otter Vineyard & Winery is a 55-acre estate situated in Southeast Michigan. Tastings, entertainment, wine education courses, crafting activities, and more are in store for guests from April to October. The estate features an outdoor Tasting Pavilion open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for you to enjoy. Wines such as the award-winning Frontenac are locally produced from grapes grown in the estate's vineyard. From planting vines to harvesting, the estate-grown grapes are farmed using sustainable vineyard practices. Whether you are just entering the wonderful world of wine for the first time or a wine expert looking for something new and different, the wine tasting tour surely won't leave you disappointed.

3402 Chase Road, Adrian, Michigan 49221, Phone: 567-302-0476

© Tails And Trails Farm

Tails and Trails Farm is a small, privately-run horse barn that sits on the edge of the beautiful Irish Hills of southeast Michigan. Since 2015 the property has offered a place of healing and support for clients through nature, music, and interaction with horses. Experience a personal connection with the various rescue horses through guided trail rides, horseback riding lessons, and pony rides. Also available are tours of the farm where you can meet the animals and hear their stories, offering a soul-nurturing form of therapy that the estate prides itself in. One thing is for sure, the Tails and Trails Farm is the perfect place to get rest, relaxation, and inner healing for animal and nature lovers alike.

3363 Knight Highway Adrian, Michigan 49221, Phone: 772-905-7383

© Cotton Brewing Company

Cotton Brewing Company was founded by Brett and Krista Cotton in 2011 and is a true-blue start-up of Adrian. Located on Lawrence Street, the brewery began through small-scale production and distribution in their own brewing facility. By 2016, the new taproom opened in its new location at 626 Oak Street in Adrian, Michigan. To this day Cotton Brewing Company focuses on small-batch ales in a wide variety of styles. Whether it be traditional brews or experimental flavors, premium ingredients are used to produce the high-quality beer in their rotating lineup. There is truly something for everyone as you can enjoy over 175 beers in their arsenal at their taproom featuring a 24-seat U-shaped solid hickory bar.

626 Oak Street, Adrian, Michigan 49221, Phone: 517-215-9215

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Come get a great game of golf in at the Wolf Creek Golf Club. Home to an 18-hole course in Adrian, Michigan, World Creek Golf Club features a driving range that is 6,207-yards long and is home to the longest tee for a par 71. Designed by John Francoeur, the Wolf Creek golf course opened in 1991 boasts a beautiful, well-maintained course that can be enjoyed by players from beginners to veterans. The clubhouse is well-equipped with a pro shop where you can purchase all your golfing necessities. In between games, you can refresh yourself at the clubhouse bar with a kitchen serving food and drinks. Wolf Creek hosts golf leagues throughout the summer and is open for gold outings. Whether it's for learning the basics or to freshen up your game, golf lessons are also available for all members.

6363 Burton Road, Adrian, Michigan 49221, Phone: 517-265-3944

© Chomp Burger

Chomp Burger, located on the north end of downtown Adrian across from the Historic Lenawee County Courthouse, is the best place for specialty burgers in the city. Challenge your palette with the bursting flavors of bison, elk, wild boar, and cow burgers with fresh-cut fries, all of which are cooked up to perfection. With four years in the business, the 100% family-owned business offers a unique dining experience fit for all kinds of diners. Enjoy the ambiance of either indoor or outdoor dining options accompanied by a full bar and live entertainment. Local flavors are definitely at the forefront where the Potter family welcomes you to chomp.

240 North Main Street, Adrian, Michigan 49221, Phone: 517-438-8384