10 Ways to Enjoy Macomb County

Story by Leslie Cieplechowicz

Macomb County offers many hidden gems to sample and they can be enjoyed on a date night, a family outing, or even alone. Whether you want to enjoy the beautiful weather outdoors or play inside, check out these fun spots in Macomb County.

Escapology-Mt. Clemens

Join Shaggy and Scooby-Doo at a spooky castle or become Agatha Christie and solve a murder on the Orient Express as you and your friends try to escape the room by solving puzzles together.

The Reptarium

Head to the Reptarium and meet its hundreds of scaly friends such as snakes, alligators, tortoises, lizards, geckos, and more. Touch and hold the animals while learning all about them. Tickets are limited so pre-purchase online.

Wolcott Mill Metropark Farm Center

Meet all your favorite farm friends at Wolcott Mill Metropark including cows, chickens, goats, pigs, sheep, ducks and horses. On the 250-acre working farm, you can learn about a variety of rural life subjects including sustainable agriculture and food processing.

Anatomy of Death Museum

Take a walk on the morbid side at the museum and peruse all things related to death, from coroner’s instruments to skulls with deformities. If you dare, watch a video of an autopsy on a real human body then lay on the museum’s antique embalming table and get your picture taken.

Selfridge Military Air Museum

Stroll around the grounds of museum and enjoy seeing 32 vintage aircraft and helicopters along with military vehicles, and a control tower. The museum also has boasts a shop with aviation gifts.

Kuhnhenn Brewery

Kuhnhenn is a microbrewery that has been around for over twenty years with several top rated beers and is one of the top breweries on beer rating website Beer Advocate. Enjoy a brew along with such favorites as mac and cheese bits, duck fat fries or a meat board.

Mike’s on the Water

Mike’s is a cozy and comfortable place offering waterside views. It offers a variety of dishes, such lobster rolls, fish tacos, shrimp burgers, and BBQ ribs along with an assortment of beer and wines for you to sample.

C.J. Barrymore’s Family Entertainment Center

C.J. Barrymore’s has fun for your whole family, with an indoor/outdoor amusement park with two roller coasters, mini golf, batting cages, a zip line, a drop tower, bumper boats, bowling, laser tag, and arcade games.

Full Throttle Adrenaline Park

If you want to get your blood racing, Full Throttle offers a variety of activities. Speed around the track in one of its go-carts, release your frustration in a rage room, or test your hand-eye coordination with ax throwing.

River Bends Park

River Bends Park is the perfect way to enjoy a sunny day outdoors with your family. There is a 5K marked trail over rolling hills and through woods, an 18-hole disc golf course, a fishing site, horseshoe pits (bring your own) and a nature center.

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