Experience the Great Lakes Bay Region

Experience the Great Lakes Bay Region

Chippewa Nature Center-3 Miles from the hotel Open every day from dawn-to-dark, you re invited to enjoy 15+ miles of trails on foot, snowshoes or cross-country skis through 1,200 acres of diverse ecosystems. Get out on the trails to take in spectacular views of the natural world while observing the plants and animals that call this area home. Chippewa Nature Center offers a wide variety of programs for adults and families such as bird walks, wildflower hikes, maple syrup programs, life on an 1870s farm, bird banding, Native American life, full moon walks, archaeology, animals tracks, salamander searches, golf cart tours and much, much more! These programs are the core of the Center s adult and family offerings, and give people of all ages the chance to get outside and build connections to the natural world with knowledgeable staff and people of similar interests. The Chippewa Nature Center is the perfect get a way for group to relax and enjoy the outdoors. http://chippewanaturecenter.org/ Office: (989) 631.0830 Dow Diamond-.05 Mile from the hotel The Dow Diamond is centrally located in downtown Midland. The state-of-the-art facility is home to the Great Lakes Loons, Class A affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Loons played their inaugural game at Dow Diamond on April 13, 2007. Over 324,000 fans flocked to Dow Diamond that first season. Dow Diamond has established itself as one of the premier minor league stadiums in the country, earning several awards in the process. Relax and celebrate with America s favorite pass time. Take your group out to the ballgame and catered event. http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t456 Office: (989) 837-2255

Creative 360-2 Miles from the hotel Cocktails and Canvas Ready for a fun and creative evening? For Cocktails & Canvas, you don t need an artistic bone in your body. You bring your favorite brew or cocktails, and we will provide the canvas, acrylics, brushes and the instruction. It s like follow the leader for adults! Ursula Steckert and Allise Noble will lead you through the process, where everyone paints their own version of the featured painting. You ll end up with your very own stretched canvas painting. Available for groups up to 40 and based on availability. http://www.becreative360.org/ Office: (989) 837-1885 Tri-City Motor Speedway- 13.5 Miles from the hotel Fun at the track! Enjoy great company, food and excitement at the Tri-City Motor Speedway. Group discounts available. Enjoy the many concessions that are available or theme your event with a barbeque or pig roast. http://www.tricityracetrack.com/ Office: (989) 316-6804 Ike s Mobile Kayak Rentals Ike s Mobile Kayak Rentals offers a unique kayaking experience. They will drop you at selected launch sites of your choice and pick you up when you re finished paddling. Midland and the surrounding area have easy launch sites, beautiful rivers and lakes full of nature to make your kayaking experience relaxing and enjoyable. Kayaking is a great form of exercise, fun for families, groups or paddle by yourself. We have stable 12-foot sit-on or sit-in kayaks and provide guided or on -your-own tours. Most of all just get out on the water and enjoy what Michigan has to offer. Go Kayaking! http://www.ikeskayaks.com/ Office: (989)750-5251

Doan Museum 1 Mile from the hotel How has Midland evolved? What a great area for a dinner, drinks and history. The Herbert D. Doan Midland County History Center is the gateway to Heritage Park. It houses a permanent hands-on gallery of interactive exhibits of Midland County history, from the beginning to today; a gallery of featured exhibitions; a research library for local and general history; and an archival collection of Midland County artifacts. http://www.mcfta.org/museums/about-the-midland-county-historical-society/ Office: (989) 631-8250 or (800) 523-7649 Midland Center for the Arts- 1 Mile from the hotel Saints and Sinners Lounge amazing atmosphere that will keep your group talking for days! Imagine a place where art, science, history, music, theatre, dance, films, camps, classes and professional world-class entertainers all live under one roof! This is Midland Center for the Arts, a beautiful landmark facility where people of all ages are invited to create as well as appreciate and explore these many areas of interest. With two performance venues, two museums, art studios, lecture halls, a historical campus and more, Midland Center for the Arts is unique among arts centers: it encourages participation in as well as appreciation for art, music, science and history. http://www.mcfta.org/about-us/ Office: (800) 523-7649 Dow Gardens Botanical garden open to the public, and currently contains over 1700 varieties of plants hardy in Mid-Michigan. The Dow Gardens were started in 1899 by Herbert Dow, founder of The Dow Chemical Company, on eight acres of flat, sandy land. The Herbert H. Dow House is located at the southwest corner of the gardens. The Alden Dow House and Studio are on the west side of the gardens, separated by a pond. Subsequent generations of the Dow family have continued to develop the gardens. www.dowgardens.org/ Office: (989) 631-2677

Midland Curling Club 1.3 Miles from the hotel Exhilarating Experience! Your group will talk about this for days! The experts of the Midland Curling Club will help execute this fun activity. Curling combines both physical and mental skills in a game that can be fun and challenging at all levels of play. Two teams of four curlers each alternate delivering 42 lb. stones down a 140 ft. sheet of ice. They attempt to get closer to the center of the target or "house" than their opponents, to guard their good shots or to "take out" their opponent's stones. Each team delivers 8 stones each end, and a typical game consists of 8 ends, each lasting about 15 minutes. Team-mates "sweep" the ice in front of their team's stones in an effort to get them to travel straighter or further. http://www.midlandcurls.org/ Office: (989) 832-7937 Northern Lanes-5.31 Miles from the hotel What a striking good time your group will have! Northern Lanes can help you take care of all the planning. Plus you'll have access to their "Special Company Party Bowling Games". These games have been designed for groups looking to have a great time even if you don't have a lot of bowlers. As long as you can have FUN, these games are for you! Northern Lanes can also help provide you with a great theme party. Groups have used the Bowling For Beads game and turned it into Mardi Gras. Others have used Leis and had a Hawaiian Theme. Don't worry they ll help you plan the entire event. http://midlandbowling.com/ Office: (989) 687-5562

Midland Tennis Center-4.50 Miles from the hotel What a stress reliever to a productive day! Let the tennis experts create a memorable group activity. Too much tennis is wonderful. That s why we constructed one of the largest programs in the Midwest for our 40- court Tennis Complex in Tennis Town USA. Then we made it an Excellent Tennis Adventure, starring you. Yes, you have choices for all skill levels. Newcomers and returnees get sharp in a hurry. Intermediate and advanced players compete in tournaments, leagues, groups, ladders, and friendly matches. From Cardio Tennis to reshape your chassis and find new energy to match play everywhere, it s all about Play To Win because the fun is so much better. http://www.midlandtennis.com/index.lasso Office: (989) 631-6151 Local Golf Courses What a way to spend the day! Check-out our local golf courses. It would be our pleasure to make the initial contact for you. Currie Municipal Golf Course-.5 Miles from the hotel http://www.curriegolf.com/ Office: (989) 839-9600 Sandy Ridge Golf Course-10.40 Miles from the hotel http://www.golfsandyridge.com/sandyridgeindex.asp Office: (989) 631-6010 Apple Mountain Golf Course- 16.30 Miles from the hotel http://applemountain.com/golf/ Office: (989) 781-6789

Which Craft Tap Room-.2 Miles from the hotel Walking distance from the H Hotel! This is a MUST experience! The best place for Michigan-made craft beer, cider, mead, & wine in downtown Midland, Michigan! http://whichcrafttaproom.com/ Office: (989) 832-3395 The Appledore- 19 Miles from the hotel Fun, food and spirit! Your group will thoroughly enjoy all of the scenic pleasures the cruises have to offer! The Appledore schooners are owned and operated by BaySail, a private, non-profit organization. Bay- Sail supports its Environmental Education and Youth Development programs through public sails, private charters, group tours, and port visits. http://www.baysailbaycity.org/ Office: (989) 895-5193 Bay City Boat Lines-19.2 Miles from the hotel Experience the Saginaw Bay! Enjoy your favorite cocktail as your stroll along the bay Departing from Bay City, Michigan, the Princess Wenonah and Islander offer public tours and cruises for residents and visitors as well as private charter service for all types of events on the Saginaw River and Saginaw Bay. http://www.baycityboatlines.com/bcbl/welcome.html Office: (989) 893-0251