Adrian, Michigan

The 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

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

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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. 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

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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 Cafe 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

The Flying Otter Vineyard and 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 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