Free & Cheap Things to Do in Chelsea, MI

  • The list below includes 68 free or cheap things to do in or near Chelsea, Michigan, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Bowling, Children's Play Area and History Museums.
  • From Pierce Park to Jiffy Mix Company, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chelsea and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ann Arbor, Jackson, Howell and South Lyon.
  • The list below includes 68 free or cheap things to do in or near Chelsea, Michigan, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like Art Gallery, Bowling, Children's Play Area and History Museums.
  • From Pierce Park to Jiffy Mix Company, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chelsea and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Ann Arbor, Jackson, Howell and South Lyon.
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15.2 Miles
96% 57 votes
Botanical Gardens 1600 Washington Hts, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 MoreLess Info
Founded in 1907, the Nichols Arboretum has a large collection of native and non-native trees and shrubs. Facilities at the arboretum include restrooms, a visitor center, and a small snack shop.
15.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 6360 Chilson Road, Howell, MI 48843 MoreLess Info
Featuring a combination of hills and lakes, the Brighton State Recreation Area offers many amenities and activities for visitors. Visitors can play disc golf, fish, ride horses, hike, hunt, or venture out on the lakes with a rented boat.
15.9 Miles
93% 667 votes
Libraries 1000 Beal Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 MoreLess Info
Built in honor of the former President, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum offers guests an educational and entertaining glimpse into the life of Ford and the history of his time in the White House.
16.4 Miles
50% 2 votes
Farms & Ranches 2960 Cedar Lake Road, Howell, MI 48843 MoreLess Info
Situated on 20 acres of farmland, Broadacres Farms For Kids has barns to explore, hay and trail rides, and farm animals to pet. The farm hosts a horse riding summer camp for children.
16.6 Miles
83% 29 votes
Canoeing 3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI MoreLess Info
Visitors to Gallup Canoe Livery find canoe, kayaks, paddleboats, and rowboats for rent on the Huron River. The livery also offers a hiking path, fishing opportunities, a public boat launch, playgrounds, and rooms that can be rented for special occasions.
16.6 Miles
82% 17 votes
Parks 3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 MoreLess Info
Spanning 69 acres, Gallup Park sits on the shores of the Huron River. The park features a variety of amenities, including a canoe livery, hiking and biking trails, playgrounds, and picnic areas.
16.6 Miles
88% 16 votes
Canoeing 3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 MoreLess Info
The Argo-Gallup Park Canoe Liveries is an excursion company that offers river trips, boat rentals, and kayak rentals on the Huron River. The company provides both one person and two person kayaks.
17.0 Miles
100% 2 votes
Bowling 3801 Ann Arbor Road, Jackson, MI 49202 MoreLess Info
With the goal of providing a clean environment at an affordable price, Suburban Bowling Lanes is a bowling alley that is also a restaurant and bar. The alley features league bowling, family bowling, and an arcade.
17.2 Miles
100% 9 votes
National & State Parks 6535 Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48130 MoreLess Info
Spanning 122 acres, Dexter-Huron is a metro park on the Huron River. It features miles of trails for hiking and biking, picnic areas, and water activities including fishing, kayaking, and canoeing.
17.4 Miles
86% 14 votes
Dog Park 2998 E Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 MoreLess Info
Swift Run Dog Park is 10 acres of open space where dogs can roam off leash. The park has separate fenced areas for large and small dogs and there are multiple waste stations, water bowls and benches.
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