Explore the world of optical illusions and gravity defying experiments at Mystery Hill. Located across the US-12 from the Hayes State Park, this house and property provides hours of family-oriented fun led by guides. It is open on weekends from May through September at 11am and daily from June through August. Also on site is a Winston Cup racing car, a mini-golf course and remote controlled cars. In October, a haunted house opens to terrify the public.
Address: 7611 US 12 | Onsted, MI | 49265
Tel: 1 517 467-2517
Suitable for children and adults alike, Stagecoach Stop USA provides visitors with a Western experience. Modeled after an old fashioned cowboy town, this village hosts campfires, hayrides, live music entertainment, dances, gun shows, gold panning areas, a petting zoo, train rides and much more. Stagecoach Stop Village is open from April through October. Accommodations and wedding/banquet services are found on the grounds as well.
Address: 7203 US 12 | Brooklyn/Onsted, MI | 49265
Tel: 1 517 467-2300
Between 1836 and 1855, Walker Tavern was frequented by stagecoach travelers going between Detroit and Chicago. Today visitors can explore the grounds, which contain a barn with exhibits, historic equipment and picnicking areas. Inside the house is a 1840s-style tavern, bar, dining rooms and kitchen, all furnished in period antiques. The historic complex is open from late May until early September.
Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
Address: M-50 and US-12 | Cambridge Junction, MI | 49230
Tel: 1 517 467-4401
In a competition between the Michigan Observation Company and property owner Ed Kelley, the Irish Hills Towers, or Twin Towers, were built. They mark the highest point in southwestern Michigan at 1,400 ft (430 m) above sea level. Today, the towers are connected at the top by a bridge, allowing tourists to visit both structures and are open from Mothers Day through Labor Day.
Address: 8424 US 12 | Onsted, MI
Tel: 1 517 467-2606
Home of the historic Walkers Tavern, Cambridge Junction Historic State Park remembers the days of stagecoach traveling. On the grounds, visitors will find an interpretive center, a restored tavern and picnic areas with grills. This park is staffed from May to October and is found across from the Michigan International Speedway near Brooklyn and Onsted.
Address: 13220 M-50 | Brooklyn, MI | 49230
Tel: 1 517 467-4414
Visitors can spend day on the water or on land at Iron Lake Park in Brooklyn. A boat launch is on hand to help get watercrafts in and out of the lake. Anglers often try to make a catch here, as the lake is stocked with largemouth and smallmouth bass.
Address: 12000 Egan Hwy | Brooklyn, MI | 49230
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