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Ann Arbor is the perfect mix of small town charm and big city sophistication featuring a diverse collection of attractions and activities perfect for a long weekend getaway with the whole family. The city features a wealth of science-focused experiences including the Nicholas Arboretum – a woodland park with a peony garden and various trails, the Creature Conservancy, and the Matthaei Botanical Gardens.
Families will also find numerous educational, interactive, and down-right fun museums such as Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum – a children’s museum – and the University Of Michigan Museum Of Natural History, showcasing dinosaur bones.
Scavenger hunts, the Nickels Arcade, and the Petting Farm at Domino’s Farms are additional kid-friendly activities.
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