The Butterfly House
Extremely neat place to visit and see some of the most beautiful butterflies flying all around you as you walk through a manmade natural habitat made just for them. In addition there’s a really old carousel that has been rebuilt that you have to let the kids take a ride on.
Eckerts Farm
Really cool place to take the kids and pick your own fruit. Check out their website for a list of what’s in season so you can make plans to go. Make sure and grab a bite at the country restaurant while you’re there.
Their website has a schedule showing when the fruits are ripe for picking.
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Growler’s Pub
Great place to kick back and catch a Rams games on a Sunday afternoon and an even better place to have a blackened grouper. I get that every time, plus kids eat free on Sundays … what a deal.
The Science Center
Wow! The Science Center offers many things for children, and adults, to explore. The Science Center spotlights themes such as, astronomy, dinosaurs, transportation, and much more on a regular basis. This is a must see!
Grant’s Farm
At Grant’s Farm, children can see and pet many different types of animals. You can walk around the park or catch the train. Grant’s Farm is also home to the famous Budweiser Clydesdale horses the world has grown to love.
Transportation Museum
I took my kindergarteners to the Transportation Museum last year. They loved it! There were cars that the kids could look at, trains that they could climb aboard and play conductor, planes they could climb in, boats they could explore, and much more. They also have a place called Creation Station. It’s a fun place [...]
Troy City Park
The city park here in Troy, MO is wonderful. There are many different types of playground equipment for the children to enjoy. There is a covered picnic area, skateboard ramps, and a large pond. If you bring a fishing pole, you just might catch a fish. Not interested in fishing? Bring bread and feed the [...]
Pumpkins and Pines
I am an educator and our first graders make this trip every year. They go and pick apples and other goodies in the fall.
Eagle Fork Farm
Eagle Fork is a farm that allows parents and their children to pick pumpkins, walk through giant cornfield mazes, take relaxing hay rides, and more.
This is a great place for school field trips and for families!
Zingerman’s Deli
Amazing, Hip Delicatessen, Great Cheeses, Meats, Sundrys, etc… They also have a Bakehouse, Creamery & Restaurants within the area. Best sevice in the buisness. This place is a must-see if you’re in Ann Arbor with a little extra time!
Their website has a ton of info…check it out. (See link above).

