Michigan: Water and Winter Wonderland

Michigan has got so much to see and do in the winter!

Michigan is a beauty in the summer, with freshwater inland lakes and most of The Great Lakes themselves forming the boundaries of the state. But in the winter, Michigan is magical! It does get cold, but there’s so much to see and do, for both city lovers and nature lovers alike. The Newton of Ypsilanti Bed and Breakfast is the perfect place to stage your Michigan adventures; you can start the day with a beautiful breakfast, head out for snowy adventures, and return to unwind with a cup of tea and a cozy fire in the fireplace, followed by a gourmet dinner created for you by the innkeeper, Chef Allison! Here are some of our favorite ways to venture out in the colder months:

Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding (4 great hills within an hour!)

Winter Festivals in Southeast Michigan and Metro Detroit (no shortage of ice carving festivals here!)

The world-class Plymouth Ice Festival is this weekend!

Events at the Washtenaw County Parks: 

Kids can Hunt for the Yeti on February 4

On Feb 11, there is the annual Ice Carving Festival at County Farm Park

A certain sort of person might enjoy the Ice Fishing Derby at Independence Lake on February 12 - hats off to you if you’re that sort of person!!

We love local, independent bookstores, many of which host author events and book tours. Bring a cup of coffee and browse or cozy up with a book! Some of our favorites include: Black Stone Bookstore & Cultural Center, Literati Bookstore, and Booksweet Bookshop. Both Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor have a wide variety of cozy cafés and libraries. 

And of course, there’s always a day trip to Detroit! On Feb 24, you can learn about the history of Rum-Running in Detroit at the Michigan Outdoor Adventure Center (the OAC has lots of other events to check out!). There are countless museums and events in Detroit and we can help you plan your day!