Breakfast

• Begin your day at Live Oak Coffeehouse with kombucha on tap, locally roasted specialty coffee, and quiche.
• Get your morning boost from specialty-grade, sustainably grown, locally roasted Creation Coffee and pair your java with a Breakfast Sandwich or Chorizo Breakfast Burrito.

Morning

• Visit Space Studios to find a wide selection of ready-to-be-painted pottery, and make a beautiful souvenir!
• Discover an architectural masterpiece, the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio. Reserve your spot on the 11am Public Tour to spend approximately 1½ hours in one of the most important structures in 20th Century American design.

Lunch

• Dip Downtown to grab some lunch!
  • Try Proper Taco for a casual taco shop serving fresh corn tortillas filled with expertly seasoned proteins & house-made sauces.
  • Bite into the crispy, flavorful crust of a wood-fired sourdough pie from Pizza Baker.
  • Order up at Amazing Deli for 25 fresh specialty sandwich options to choose from.

Evening

• Catch a Great Lakes Loons game at Dow Diamond! A High-A Minor League Baseball affiliate of the LA Dodgers, the Loons play 70 home games and you’re sure to have a ball at one!
• Relax in the city streets at The Commons Refreshment Area. Here, cocktails, brews, and wine can be openly enjoyed outdoors, and The Commons Live Music Series gets all of Downtown dancing!
• End your first evening at Downtown's Three Bridges Distillery & Taproom — a distillery, brewery, and winery in one — and order the frothy Blue Jasmine Fizz or Hazy IPA.

Breakfast

• Dine at Café Zinc to savor European-style breads & pastries, made fresh in-house daily, and delicious options from Croque Madame to the Chef's Weekly Benedict.
• Indulge in Crêpes et Amis for a menu of made-to-order sweet & savory crepes.
  • Insider tip: you can also pick up fresh, flaky croissants from Iron Dame Baked Goods while you're here!

Morning

• Stay Downtown to spend some time marveling at The Tridge, Midland’s iconic three-legged pedestrian bridge, built over the confluence of two rivers.
• Starting from the trailhead at The Tridge, explore the Pere Marquette Rail Trail for up to 30 naturally gorgeous miles.

Lunch

• Spend the rest of your Saturday morning stocking up for a picnic at the Midland Area Farmers Market! Gather fresh finds at one of the largest farmers markets in the state, and grab eats to-go from on-site food trucks.

Dinner

• Experience ONe eighteen, an American tavern with mid-century modern styling, a seasonal menu, Chef’s Premium Selections, and classic cocktails.
• Dine on regional Italian cuisine at Gratzi, and taste fresh pasta, Neapolitan-style pizza, prime meats, and top-catch seafood, along with fine wines.
• Enjoy elevated comfort food & creative, seasonal cocktails at Beatniks, in a warm & cozy, retro-inspired setting.

Evening

• Time it right to catch a performance at Midland Center for the Arts, from concerts & comedy to Broadway productions.
• Toast with pints of Copper Harbor Ale at Midland Brewing Company, while lounging fireside on the lawns of the open-air beer garden.
• Gather at Nord Social, a Nordic-inspired neighborhood hangout with seasonal & classic craft cocktails.
• Wind up at Whichcraft Taproom, where 80 Michigan-made craft brews, ciders, and meads await (with 40 on tap).
• Experience Oxygen Lounge inside The H Hotel for a nightcap in a luxurious, intimate ambiance.
• Stretch your fun late-night at Brinstar, with classic arcade & pinball games, creative burgers, and 12 beers on tap.

Brunch

• Linger over a leisurely brunch inside artisanal Chef Sergey's Bakery. Savor scratch-baked European breads & pastries (from flaky croissants to rich, buttery babka) while you sip a specialty seasonal latte.

Morning

• Experience (July to October) eight terraces at Dahlia Hill, blooming with over 340 varieties & 3,000 gorgeous dahlias!
• Take a self-guided tour to see any number of over 400 mid-century modern structures, with the Mid-Century Modern Midland mobile app to guide you.

Lunch

• Share signature sushi rolls, sashimi, and nigiri at Maru Sushi & Grill — a chef-driven restaurant known for using only the finest fish, vegetables, sushi rice, and scratch-made sauces.

Afternoon

• Save time for a Craft Bar Session at AR Workshop Midland and try candle-pouring to leather jewelry stamping.
• Choose your brew (beer or coffee) at MI Element Grains & Grounds, a roastery, brewery, and bakery.
• On your way out of town, visit Crazy Vines Winery in nearby Sanford, a small-town winery & tasting room with a cozy atmosphere, quality wines, hard ciders, and charcuterie.