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possibilities await 

Welcome.to.Midland,.where.sophisticated.culture.and. 

remarkable.entertainment.make.for.a.million.brilliant. 

new.ways.to.experience.the.best.of.Michigan.. 

Whether.you.fly.into.our.centrally-located.regional. 

airport.facility,.MBS.International.Airport,.or.reach.us. 

by.car,.you’ll.be.greeted.by.scenic.views.and.colorful. 

signage.pointing.you.to.our.favorite.area.hot-spots.. 

At.every.turn,.you’ll.find.an.exciting.new.cultural. 

experience.awaits.you..Enjoy.a.world-famous.theatre.or. 

orchestra.performance.at.Midland.Center.for.the.Arts.. 

Lose.yourself.in.the.serene,.natural.beauty.of.Chippewa. 

Nature.Center,.Dow.Gardens,.or.our.30-mile-long.Pere. 

Marquette.Rail-Trail..Shop.the.quaint.business.district. 

or.admire.the.innovative.wonders.of.art.and.science. 

within.one.of.our.many.museums..With.a.million.brilliant. 

possibilities.in.store,.you’ll.never.want.to.leave! 

Festivals & Events................................................7 

Attractions, Culture & History.........................13 

Area Dining Guide...........................................26 

Map of Midland................................................28 

Family Activities................................................31 

Accommodations Guide..................................37 

In the Midland Area ............................................. 43 

Important Phone Numbers..............................46 

Index of Advertisers.........................................46 


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oin.us.in.Downtown.Midland,.where.our. 

unique.festivals.and.events.will.have.you. Jsoaring.to.new.heights.and.rollin’.on.the.river! 

Midland’s.annual.Balloon.Fest,.hosted.by.. 

RE/MAX.of.Midland,.launches.each. 

September,.bringing.excitement.to.a.whole. 

new.altitude..Lifting.off.from.the.Midland. 

County.Fairgrounds,.the.Midland.Balloon. 

Fest.begins.its.first.day.of.activities.when. 

approximately.50.balloons.take.to.the. 

skies..The.annual.Balloon.Fest.event.is.free. 

to.the.public,.and.includes.live.evening. 

entertainment. 

From.up.in.the.sky.to.down.on.the.river,.the. 

festivities.in.Midland.never.cease.to.amaze!. 

One.of.the.highlights.of.a.Midland.summer.is. 

the.annual.RIVERDAYS.Festival,.always.held. 

For lodging and area information, call 888.464.3526 


ANNUAL EVENTs 

From high-flying festivals to classic celebrations 

the.third.weekend.in.July..Sponsored.by.the. 

Midland.Foundation,.the.festival.celebrates. 

the.community’s.history.and.the.importance. 

of.the.Tittabawassee.and.Chippewa.Rivers.in. 

developing.these.roots..During.RIVERDAYS,. 

you.can.enjoy.reenacted.battles,.concerts,. 

fireworks.displays,.and.even.a.petting.zoo! 

Join.us.the.first.weekend.in.June.on.the. 

beautiful.grounds.of.Midland.Center.for.the. 

Arts.for.the.Summer.Art.Fair,.held.outdoors. 

rain.or.shine..Featuring.the.impressive. 

works.of.over.120.juried.artists.along.with. 

food.vendors,.street.musicians,.artists’. 

demonstrations,.and.a.children’s.activity. 

corner,.this.free.event.paints.a.whole.new. 

picture.of.fun. 

Festivals & events 

For a complete list of events, call the Midland County Convention & 

Visitors Bureau at 888.464.3526 or visit www.midlandcvb.org. 

January 23-april 25, 2010 

WaterWorks: Soak up the Science 

Midland Center for the Arts 

1801.W..St..Andrews ■ 989-631-8250 

www.mcfta.org 

March 5-april 18, 2010 

Butterflies in Bloom with a Tropical Twist! 

Dow Gardens 

1809.Eastman.Ave. ■ 800-362-4874 

www.dowgardens.org 

april 10, 2010 

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 

Bullock Creek High School 

400.S..Badour.Rd. ■ 989-631-0830 

www.chippewanaturecenter.org 

april 18, 2010 

Great Lakes Loons Pennant Race 

Downtown Midland ■ 989-837-3330 

www.downtownmidland.com 

april 22, 2010 

Earth Day Hike 

Chippewa Nature Center 

400.S..Badour.Rd. ■ 989-631-0830 


May 1, 2010 

21st Rock-N-Reggae Festival 

Salt River Acres 

989-631-0817 

www.saltriveracres.net 

May 7-9, 2010 

28th Annual Midland 

Invitational Soccer Tournament 

Midland Soccer Complex 

901.Soccer.Dr. ■ 989-832-0895 

www.midlandsoccerclub.com 

May 5-6, 2010 

NCAA Tennis Tournament 

Northwood University 

Gerstacker Courts 

4000.Whiting.Drive. ■ 989-837-4381 

www.timberwolves.gonorthwood.com 

May 6-8, 2010 

GLIAC Softball Tournament 

Emerson Park 

www.gliac.org 

May 15, 2010 

Parade Your Pet 

Downtown Midland 

989-837-3330 


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Festivals & events (continued) 

May 28-29, 2010 

Native Plant Sale 


400.S..Badour.Rd. ■ 989-631-0830 


June 4-19, 2010 

MATRIX:Midland Festival 


1801.W..St..Andrews ■ 989-631-5930 

www.mcfta.org 

June 5, 2010 

Midland Community Center’s 

Dow RunWalk 

2001.George.St. ■ 989-832-7937.x2221 

www.dowrunwalk.mymcc.org 

June 5-6, 2010 

Summer Art Fair 


1801.W..St..Andrews ■ 989-631-5930 

www.mcfta.org 

June 19, 2010 

Midland Highland Festival 



July 8-10, 2010 

Main Street Marketplace Sidewalk Sales 



July 10, 2010 

Butterfly Bonanza 


400.S..Badour.Rd. ■ 989-631-0830 


July 16-17, 2010 

RIVERDAYS Festival 


www.midlandfoundation.org 

July 17, 2010 

Butterfly Count 


400.S..Badour.Rd. ■ 989-631-0830 


July 29-31, 2010 

32nd Annual Salt River Acres 

Blue Grass Festival 

Salt River Acres ■ 989-631-0817 

www.saltriveracres.net 

august 5, 2010 

ROCK the Tridge/Battle of the Bands 



august 14, 2010 

4th Annual Sanford and Sun 

Triathlon & Duathlon 

Sanford Lake Park ■ 231-546-2229 

www.3disciplines.com 

august 14-21, 2010 

ISC World Tournament 

Currie Stadium 

www.midland2010isc.com 

august 15-21, 2010 

Midland County Fair 

Midland Fairgrounds 

6905.Eastman.Ave. ■ 989-835-7901 

www.midlandfair.com 

septeMber 17-18, 2010 

Cruise “N” Car Show 




20th Annual RE/MAX Balloon Festival 


6905.Eastman.Ave. ■ 989-832-0090 

www.remaxofmidland.com/balloonfest.cfm 

septeMber 25, 2010 

Chili & Salsa Taste-off 



OctOber 1-3, 2010 

Autumn Reflections Home Tours 

Alden B. Dow Home & Studio 

315.Post.St. ■ 989-839-2744 

www.abdow.org 

OctOber 7, 2010 

Northwood University Presents 

Mannequin Night 



OctOber 15-17, 2010 

47th Annual Northwood University 

International Outdoor Auto Show 

Northwood University Campus 

4000.Whiting.Dr. ■ 989-837-4843 

www.northwood.edu/autoshow 

OctOber 21, 2010 

Pumpkin Festival 



OctOber 23-24, 2010 

GLIAC Women’s Tennis Tournament 

Midland Community Tennis Center 

900.E..Wackerly.Rd.. ■ 989-631-6151 

www.midlandtennis.com 

nOveMber 20, 2010 

Santa Parade 


www.midlandsantaparade.org 

nOveMber 20-21, 2010 

Holiday Art Fair 


1801.W..St..Andrews ■ 989-631-5930 

www.mcfta.org 

nOveMber 30, 2010 

Courthouse Lighting/Santa Arrival 


www.midlandfoundation.org 

DeceMber 4, 2010 

Breakfast with Santa 

The H Hotel 

111.W..Main.St. ■ 989-837-3330 



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Festivals & events (continued) 

DeceMber 4-5 anD 11-12, 2010 

Holly Jolly Days 



DeceMber 9-11, 2010 

2010 Dow Gardens Christmas Walk 

Dow Gardens 

1809.Eastman.Ave. ■ 800-362-4874 


DeceMber 17-18, 2010 

2010 Dow Gardens Silent Nights 

Dow Gardens 

1809.Eastman.Ave. ■ 800-362-4874 


February 5-13, 2011 

Dow Corning Tennis Classic 

Midland Community Tennis Center 

900.E..Wackerly.Rd. ■ 989-631-6151 

www.dowcorningtennisclassic.com 

Summertime ActiviteS 

april 8-septeMber 6, 2010 

Great Lakes Loons Baseball 

Dow Diamond-Downtown Midland 

825.E..Main.St. ■ 989-837-2255 

www.loons.com 

May 21-august 27, 2010 

Art in the Garden 2010 

Dow Gardens 

1809.Eastman.Ave. ■ 800-362-4874 



May-OctOber, 2010 

Farmers Market 


www.macc.org 

June 3-august 5, 2010 

Tunes by the Tridge 

(Each.Thursday.except.Friday,.July.16) 



June 3-august 5, 2010 

Artists' Market 

(Each.Thursday.except.Friday,.July.16) 



June 5-6, July 24-25 & 


Michigan Antique & Collectible Festival 


6905.Eastman.Ave ■ 989-687-9001 

www.miantiquefestival.com 

Michigan’s.largest.antique.and.collectible.festivals.. 

Over.80.acres.of.treasures.and.memories.. 

Antiques,.collectibles,.swap.meet,.classic.car. 

show,.4-sale.car.lot,.entertainment,.classic.car. 

auction.and.more..Over.1,000.vendors..Open. 

Sat.,.8am-6pm,.Sun.,.8am-4pm..$5.per.person,.. 

11.&.under.free..See.ad.on.page.8. 

June-septeMber 2010 

Summer Sculpture Series-Turtles 



TUNE Up 

For Two Great Midland Music Events 

repare.your.ears.for.the.sweet. 

sounds.of.Midland.with.two.of.the. P area’s.most.popular.annual.events— 

MATRIX:MIDLAND.and.Tunes.by.the.Tridge.. 

MATRIX:MIDLAND.presents.professional,. 

world-class.entertainment.to.the.Great.Lakes. 

Bay.Region.year-round,.with.a.Summer. 

Festival.beginning.after.Memorial.Weekend.. 

For.over.30.years,.MATRIX.has.hosted.an. 

extraordinary.schedule.of.cutting-edge. 

entertainment.including.cinema,.music,. 

comedy,.family.programs,.world-renowned. 

authors,.and.more..With.past.performances. 

from.the.likes.of.Amos.Lee,.Norah.Jones,. 

The.Mythbusters,.Mitch.Albom,.and.the. 

cast.of.“Whose.Live.Anyway?”,.there’s.sure. 

to.be.something.for.everyone..Regardless,. 

MATRIX:MIDLAND.brings.the.best.of.the.arts. 

to.the.heart.of.the.city. 

Unfold.your.lawn.chairs.and.stretch.our.your. 

blankets.for.a.summer.concert.series.that.will. 

bring.back.the.bliss.to.those.long.summer. 

days..Tunes.by.the.Tridge.is.a.series.of.free. 

concerts.held.each.Thursday.evening.during. 

the.summer.months.(June-August),.usually. 

from.7pm-9pm.. 

Take.in.the.scenic.landscapes.that.surround. 

Midland’s.iconic.three-way.footbridge.as.you. 

sway.to.the.beats.of.popular.area.musicians.. 

With.on-site.food.vendors,.dancing,.and.live. 

entertainment,.Tunes.by.the.Tridge.makes.for. 

the.perfect.summer.evening. 



hat.once.began.as.a.small. 

Indian.village.and.developed.into. W a.community.of.fisherman.and. 

fur.traders.has.today.become.a.center.for. 

culture,.large-scale.industry,.and.technology.. 

But.that’s.the.beauty.of.Midland,.Michigan— 

pure.resources.and.pure.innovation. 

The.area’s.humble.beginnings.as.a.logging. 

and.fur.trading.community.paved.the.way.for. 

Midland’s.bright.future.of.possibility..In.1890,. 

Herbert.Henry.Dow.arrived.in.Midland. 

and.founded.The.Dow.Chemical.Company,. 

enabling.the.community.to.grow.and. 

establish.a.strong.foundation.in.a.burgeoning. 

industry.. 


MIDLAND, 

MIChIGAN 

Pure resources, pure innovation 

Today,.Midland.is.the.global.headquarters. 

of.two.Fortune.500.companies—The.Dow. 

Chemical.Company.and.The.Dow.Corning. 

Corporation..It.is.also.home.to.Midland. 

Cogeneration.Venture,.the.largest.gas-fueled. 

steam.recovery.cogeneration.facility.in.North. 

America.. 

With.such.strong.roots.in.technology,. 

Midland.has.asserted.itself.as.a.core.location. 

for.developments.in.alternative.energy.. 

and.other.forward-thinking.industries. 

Whether.you’re.interested.in.Midland’s. 

innovative.technologies,.natural.wonders,.or. 

rich.culture,.it’s.clear.that.there’s.a.little.piece. 

of.Midland.made.for.everyone. 

attractions, 

culture & history 


400 S. Badour Rd. ■ 989.631.0830 


Chippewa.Nature.Center.is.a.1,400-acre. 

haven.of.woodlands,.wetlands,.rivers.and. 

upland.fields,.with.over.15.miles.of.trails. 

for.hiking,.snowshoeing.and.cross-country. 

skiing..Seclusion,.peace.and.beauty.are. 

the.hallmarks.of.this.premier.nature.center.. 

Take.one.of.the.well-marked.trails.that. 

wind.through.the.center’s.many.and.varied. 

habitats. 

The.Nature.Center’s.trails.are.open.daily. 

from.dawn.to.dark..The.Visitor.Center.is.open. 

Mon.-Fri.,.8am-5pm,.Sat.,.9am-5pm.and.Sun.. 

and.holidays,.1-5pm..Closed.Thanksgiving. 

&.Christmas.days..Admission.to.the.Nature. 

Center.is.free.except.during.major.festivals.. 

See.ad.on.page.15. 

Alden B. Dow Home & Studio 

315 Post St. ■ 989.839.2744 

www.abdow.org 

The.Alden.B..Dow.Home.and.Studio—an. 

architectural.masterpiece.and.tranquil.haven. 

just.off.Main.Street—was.designed.and.built. 

by.Midland.architect.and.native,.Alden.B.. 

Dow,.F.A.I.A..(1904-1983).. 

At.first.glance.you.might.expect.that.it.was. 

built.recently,.but.in.reality,.construction. 

began.over.75.years.ago.. 

A.tour.of.the.Home.and.Studio.will.be. 

anything.but.“typical.or.average”.since.the. 

focus.of.the.tour.is.to.make.you.feel.like. 

Alden.and.Vada.Dow.have.invited.you.in.to. 

be.their.guests..Each.piece.of.furniture,.every. 



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pillow.and.decorative.art.piece.is.original..To. 

complete.your.experience,.guests.are.invited. 

to.sit.down.at.points.during.the.tour.to.take. 

it.all.in. 

It.can.be.said.that.Alden.Dow’s.work.(over. 

140.structures.in.Midland.alone).and. 

especially.his.own.home.and.studio.can.be. 

described.with.one.word…enthusiasm..How. 

does.an.architect.imbue.20,000.square.feet. 

with.enthusiasm?.When.you.live.and.breathe. 

enthusiasm,.it.becomes.one.of.the.building. 

blocks.of.your.life,.part.of.your.philosophy... 

At.315.Post.Street.everything.radiates. 

enthusiasm.from.your.first.glimpse.of.the. 

studio.to.every.corner.you.turn.thereafter.. 

Tours.of.this.National.Historic.Landmark.are. 

offered.every.day.Monday-Saturday.at.2pm. 

and.on.Friday.and.Saturday.mornings.at.10am. 


Midland, Michigan Attractions, Culture & History 

attractions, 

culture & history (continued) 

(February.-.December)..In.addition,.take.home. 

a.piece.of.inspiration;.visit.the.gift.shop,.based. 

on…quality,.design,.play.and.enthusiasm.. 

Reservations.are.required.to.keep.groups. 

small.so.everyone.has.the.best.experience.. 

Reserve.today.by.calling.989.839.2744.or.. 

visit.www.abdow.org..See.ad.on.page.13. 

Dow Gardens 

1809 Eastman Ave. 

(Corner of W. St. Andrews) 

989.631.2677 ■ 800.362.4874 


The.Dow.Gardens.is.where.Midland’s.beauty. 

and.heritage.come.together..Explore.110.acres. 

of.ever-changing.garden..Warm.up.in.the.lush. 

conservatory..Discover.the.“secret”.garden.. 

Explore.the.Children’s.Garden..Cross.the. 

historic.bridges.and.follow.pathways.designed. 

by.Alden.Dow.. 

Dow.Gardens.offers.visitors.guided. 

group.tours,.wheelchairs.and.Amigos.and. 

computer.access.to.our.plant.collection.. 

Picnics.welcome..Open.all.year..Admission:. 

$5-adults;.$1-students..See.ad.on.page.13. 

Downtown Midland 

989.837.3330 


Midland’s.downtown.area.offers.a.quaint,. 

hometown.feel.in.the.heart.of.Midland.. 

Discover.the.secrets.of.the.specialty.shops.and. 

boutiques.you.will.find.there.. 

From.a.friendly.coffee.house.to.a.state-ofthe-art.hotel.and.conference.center,.a.candy. 

shop,.a.camera.shop,.musical.instruments,. 

many.eateries.to.choose.from.and.a.shop. 

specializing.in.outdoor.gear.and.fly-fishing. 

accessories..Indulge.your.senses.with.florals,. 

designer.clothing,.home.decor,.gourmet.items. 

and.works.of.art..See.ad.on.page.14. 

Heritage Park 

3417 W. Main St. ■ 989.631.5930 x1310 

www.mcfta.org 

Discover.regional.history.at.Heritage.Park,. 

home.of.the.Herbert.D..Doan.Midland.County. 

History.Center,.the.1874.Victorian.Bradley. 

Home.and.the.H.H..Dow.Historical.Museum.. 

Call.989-631-5930.or.visit.www.mcfta.org.for. 

current.hours.. 

Escape the 

Ordinary 

Live performances 

Blockbuster exhibits 

Specialized classes 

All at YOUR Center! 

visit 

mcfta.org 

or call 800.523.7649 

photo by Tim Binns 


1801 W. St. Andrews Rd. 

989.631.8250/800.523.7649 

www.mcfta.org 

Escape.the.ordinary.at.the.Tri-Cities’.home. 

for.art,.science,.history.and.humanities..With. 

two.performance.venues,.an.art.and.hands-on. 

science.museum,.studio.school,.a.historical. 

museum.and.gift.shop,.Midland.Center.for.the. 

Arts.is.unique.among.arts.centers.in.that.it.. 

encourages.participation.in,.as.well.as.appreciation.for,.art,.music,.science.and.history.. 

The.AB.Dow.Museum.features.dynamic. 

art.exhibitions,.events.and.art.classes.for. 

all.ages..MATRIX:.MIDLAND.presents.an. 

extraordinary.schedule.of.professional.guest. 

artists.and.entertainment..Midland.Symphony. 

Orchestra.delights.classical.audiences,.while. 

choral.and.community.theatre.groups.provide. 

volunteers.and.spectators.unique.experiences. 

on.stage..See.ad.below. 


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Northwood Gallery 

102 E. Main St. ■ 989.837.4310 

www.northwood.edu/mi/northwoodgallery 

Original.fine.art.by.local,.regional.and. 

national.artists.in.all.media.including. 

paintings,.glass,.ceramics.and.wood... 

Unique.handmade.jewelry,.accessories.. 

and.premium.gifts. 

Creative 360 

1517 Bayliss ■ 989.837.1885 

www.becreative360.org 

At.Creative.360,.we.envision.a.world.in. 

which.creativity.is.integral.to.every.life.and. 

its.value.is.recognized..We.provide.diverse. 

and.unique.opportunities.for.all.people.to.be. 

involved.in.multiple.aspects.of.the.creative. 

life,.through.performance.and.exhibits,. 

classes.and.events,.soirees.and.excursions,. 

and.exposure.to.the.creative.community.that. 

we.encourage.and.support. 



attractions, 

culture & history (continued) 

Midland County Fair 

Midland County Fairgrounds 

6905 Eastman Ave. (at US-10) 

989.835.7901 

www.midlandfair.com 

The.Midland.County.Fair.will.be.held.August. 

15-21,.2010..This.year’s.fair.features.an. 

agriculture.display,.livestock,.horse.shows,. 

entertainment,.carnival.games,.rides.and. 

food..Clean.and.safe.family.entertainment. 

Dahlia Hill 

www.dahliahill.org 

Dahlia.Hill.was.established.to.encourage.and. 

promote.public.interest.in.the.dahlia.as.well. 

as.to.educate.and.disseminate.information.to. 

the.public.on.methods.of.growing,.displaying. 

and.showing.dahlias..Over.3000.dahlias.are. 

planted.each.year.with.over.200.different. 

varieties.labeled.along.pathways. 

Dahlia.Hill.is.located.at.the.intersection. 

of.Main.St..and.Orchard.Dr..It.is.directly. 

across.from.the.entrance.to.Emerson.Park,. 

approximately.one.half.mile.north.of. 

Midland’s.downtown.area..The.Pere.Marquette. 

Rail-Trail.parallels.the.hill.and.provides.easy. 

access.to.the.garden. 

A FAIr AMOUNT OF FUN 

From classic cars to antique treasures 

oin.in.the.annual.excitement.at.the. 

Midland.County.Fairgrounds!.The.118-acre. Jfairgrounds.are.bound.to.have.something.. 

....for.everyone. 

Head.just.outside.Midland’s.city.limits.to. 

watch.the.best.horse.racing.in.Michigan,. 

indulge.in.a.tasty.treat,.or.enjoy.the.talented. 

musicians.that.take.the.stage..The.fair,.held. 

in.August,.is.also.home.to.family.picnics,.a. 

campground,.and.carnival.games.and.rides.. 

No.matter.your.interests,.you’ll.be.sure.to. 

enjoy.the.lively.atmosphere.and.cherish.the. 

memories.made.for.years.to.come.... 

Don’t.travel.out.of.your.way.to.find.the. 

treasures.you’ve.been.looking.for..Instead,. 

come.to.the.fairgrounds!.The.Michigan. 

Antique.and.Collectibles.Festival.is.held.at.the. 

Midland.County.Fairgrounds.one.weekend. 

each.in.June,.July,.and.September..As.the. 

largest.antique.mart.in.Michigan,.it.includes. 

over.80.acres.of.vendors,.collectibles,.and. 

memorabilia,.as.well.as.a.classic.car.show. 

and.swap.meet.. 

Now.in.its.42nd.year,.the.Midland. 

County.Fair.has.perfected.wholesome. 

family.entertainment..So.don’t.miss.your. 

opportunity.to.enjoy.the.many.thrills.and. 

surprises.in.a.fun,.casual.atmosphere..At.the. 

Midland.County.Fair,.family.fun.and.endless. 

excitement.make.for.magic.on.the.midway. 




NOrThwOOD UNIVErsITY 

From cutting-edge car shows to top-notch athletics, one school has it all 

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t.Northwood.University.in.Midland,. 

school.is.more.than.a.place.to.learn— 

it’s.a.place.to.share,.innovate,.and. 

become.active.in.the.local.community..For. 

nearly.50.years,.Northwood.has.been.home. 

to.the.International.Auto.Show,.the.largest. 

outdoor.auto.show.in.North.America..Nearly. 

500.students.pool.their.talents.each.year.to. 

host.the.show,.which.brings.approximately. 

50,000.visitors.to.the.Midland.area.for.a. 

three-day.weekend.full.of.fast-paced.fun. 

Spring.into.fashion.at.the.annual.NU.Style. 

Show,.hosted.on.Northwood’s.beautiful. 

campus.for.over.10.years..This.increasingly. 

popular.event—produced,.designed,.and. 

hosted.by.students—brings.high.fashion.. 

to.the.Northwood.runway.each.spring,.. 

giving.students.the.chance.to.express.. 

their.creativity.while.creating.great. 

community.entertainment. 

For.college.athletics.action,.Northwood.is. 

also.the.place.to.be..The.NU.Timberwolves. 

compete.from.fall.through.spring.in.18.varsity. 

sports,.inviting.both.visitors.and.die-hard.fans. 

to.catch.the.action..Northwood.competes. 

within.the.Great.Lakes.Intercollegiate.Athletic. 

Conference,.one.of.the.strongest.NCAA. 

Division.II.conferences.in.the.nation. 

Northwood.University.is.also.an.ideal. 

option.for.meetings.and.group.events..With. 

facilities.like.the.NADA.Hotel.&.Conference. 

Center,.Northwood.can.accommodate. 

meetings,.weddings,.reunions,.and.much. 

more..Discover.more.about.Northwood. 

University.and.its.many.exciting.events.and. 

opportunities.at.www.northwood.edu. 

BEsT TENNIs TOwN 

Midland takes crown as king of the courts 


For more area information, visit www.midlandcvb.org 19 

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et.into.the.swing.of.things.here.in. 

Midland--.the.nation’s.premier.tennis. 

destination!.Drawing.in.visitors. 

from.across.the.country.for.games,.lessons,. 

tournament.play,.and.just.plain.fun,.the. 

Midland.Tennis.Center.offers.16.indoor.courts. 

to.keep.raquets.swinging.year.round. 

In.2009,.Midland.was.named.“Best. 

Tennis.Town”.by.the.United.States.Tennis. 

Association..In.addition.to.winning.the. 

prestigious.distinction.of.the.nation’s.Best. 

Tennis.Town,.Midland.was.also.awarded. 

the.$100,000.grand.prize,.intended.for. 

community.tennis.programming.and.facility. 

enhancements. 

So.what.makes.Midland.tennis.worth. 

nationwide.notice?.Firstly,.the.community. 

prides.itself.on.having.over.10,000.local. 

tennis.players..If.that.weren’t.enough.in.itself,. 

the.Midland.Community.Tennis.Center.hosts. 

more.than.20.annual.tournaments,.including. 

the.$100,000.Dow.Corning.Tennis.Classic. 

each.February..So.visit.us.in.Midland,.where. 

you’re.never.more.than.a.net.away.from.the. 

nation’s.most.exciting.tennis. 

opportunities.

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pErE 

MArqUETTE 

rAIL-TrAIL 

Paving the Way for Modern Explorers 



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rail.off.into.a.whole.new.world.of. 

natural.beauty.and.fresh.air.fun.on. 

the.Pere.Marquette.Rail-Trail..This. 

30-mile-long.by.14-foot-wide.ribbon. 

of.asphalt.paves.the.way.to.Midland’s. 

community.hotspots,.beginning.at.the. 

Farmer’s.Market.in.Downtown.Midland. 

and.extending.to.Clare. 

While.traveling.on.the.Pere.Marquette. 

Rail-Trail,.you’ll.have.access.to.a.variety. 

of.city.and.county.parks,.as.well.as. 

historical.sites.and.scenic.natural.areas.. 

This.fully.accessible.trail.also.provides. 

opportunities.for.outdoor.recreation,. 

including.hiking,.biking,.in-line.skating,. 

and.cross.country.skiing. 

In.the.City.of.Modern.Explorers,.the. 

Pere.Marquette.Rail-Trail.is.just.one. 

more.way.to.venture.out.and.enjoy.the. 

sights.and.sounds.that.create.Midland’s. 

unique.natural.beauty. 

ChIppEwA 

NATUrE 

CENTEr 

Explore the great outdoors & more 

Y 

ou.already.know.how.much.fun.you.can. 

have.in.the.open.outdoors….now.imagine. 

what.you.can.do.at.one.of.the.nation’s. 

largest.private,.non-profit.nature.centers! 

Chippewa.Nature.Center.is.a.true.gem.of.the. 

Midland.Community..Open.to.the.public.year. 

round,.this.center.provides.fresh-air.and.funfilled.learning.for.children.and.adults.through. 

every.season..Continuing.its.mission.to.help. 

people.enjoy.and.learn.about.the.environment,. 

Chippewa.Nature.Center.offers.a.variety.of. 

programs.to.area.families.and.visitors,.including. 

Nature.Day.Camps.and.special.programs.on. 

topics.including.birding,.archaeology,.and. 

homestead.skills. 

Stroll.Chippewa.Nature.Center’s.1,400.acres. 

of.woodlands,.wetlands,.and.rivers.on.over. 

15.miles.of.scenic.trails..Enjoy.a.variety.of. 

seasonal.sports,.including.hiking,.snowshoeing,. 

and.cross-country.skiing..Whichever.way.you. 

choose.to.experience.Midland’s.Chippewa. 

Nature.Center,.you’re.sure.to.enjoy.the.striking. 

landscapes.and.unique.wildlife.that.. 

surrounds.you. 


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DOw GArDENs 

Where beauty and inspiration are always in full bloom 

ow.Gardens.is.your.gateway.to. 

experiencing.all.of.nature’s.best-kept. Dsecrets.and.hidden.treasures..This.110 

acre.expanse.of.stunning.garden.landscape. 

brings.to.life.the.beauty.of.each.season,. 

showcasing.the.region’s.most.spectacular. 

display.of.trees,.flowers,.and.other.. 

natural.wonders. 

Over.the.past.century,.Dow.Gardens.has. 

expanded.from.an.original.8-acre.plot. 

developed.by.Herbert.H..Dow.in. 

1899.to.a.110-acre.spread.of. 

astounding.natural.beauty. 

However,.one.thing.has.remained.the.same.–. 

Herbert.Dow’s.original.philosophy.to.“never. 

reveal.the.gardens’.whole.beauty.at.first. 

glance.” 

Discover.for.yourself.Dow.Gardens’.seasonal. 

splendor,.from.the.freshest.spring.bulbs.to.the. 

most.brilliant.fall.colors..Summer.brings.over. 

20,000.vibrant.tulips.into.bloom,.while.winter. 

transforms.the.gardens.into.a.sparkling.white. 

wonderland.with.a.lush.display.of.plants.and. 

poinsettias.in.the.conservatory. 

With.an.interactive.Children’s.Garden. 

for.blossoming.nature.lovers.and. 

unique.new.events.like.the.. 

Festival.of.the.Senses.beer.&.. 

wine.tasting.in.the.gardens,.there. 

is.truly.something.for.all.ages. 

to.admire.within.the.intricate. 

Dow.Gardens. 

ALDEN B. DOw 

hOME & sTUDIO 

A modern masterpiece 

A 

lden.B..Dow.Home.&.Studio.is.not. 

just.any.old.house;.for.over.75.years,. 

the.structure.has.been.a.timeless. 

masterpiece,.showcasing.the.beauty.and. 

inspiration.of.modern.design..Be.our.guest. 

on.a.special.tour,.where.you.will.sit.in.the. 

Dows’.furniture,.walk.in.their.footsteps,. 

and.immerse.yourself.in.the.beauty.of.their. 

home—a.20,000.square.foot.complex.and. 

architectural.studio. 

Upon.opening.the.front.door.to.this. 

unconventional.world,.you.begin.to.wonder. 

how.and.why.you.are.at.once.filled.with. 

possibilities..From.a.low,.sheltered.entry,.the. 

reception.area.soars.as.natural.light.bounces. 

off.the.vibrant.colors.of.the.home’s.interior. 

and.makes.its.way.down.to.the.Floating. 

Conference.Room,.situated.just.eighteen. 

inches.above.the.level.of.the.pond. 

Though.only.one.street.off.Midland’s.Main. 

Street,.you’ll.feel.as.if.you’re.in.another. 

world..Join.us.for.a.tour.of.this.one-of-akind.architectural.wonder.February.through. 

December..To.ensure.the.best.possible.tour. 

experience,.reservations.are.required.to.. 

keep.the.group.size.intimate..Call.or.visit. 

www.abdow.org.for.tour.dates.and.. 

available.times. 


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MIDLAND CENTEr 

FOr ThE ArTs 

Center your sights on true culture 

enter.your.sights.on.culture.in.all.its. 

forms.at.Midland.Center.for.the.Arts.. CIt’s.a.magical.place.in.our.community,. 

creating.wonder,.inspiring.learning,.and. 

opening.new.worlds.. 

With.a.1,500-seat.auditorium,.a.400-seat. 

theatre,.art.galleries,.a.hands-on.science. 

museum,.and.a.historical.museum.campus,. 

it’s.easy.to.see.why.MCFTA.is.a.multifaceted. 

jewel.in.our.community!.Dazzling. 

performers,. 

brilliant.lecturers,.classes.where.education. 

and.inspiration.intertwine,.and.exceptional. 

exhibits.make.MCFTA.a.vital.asset.for.our. 

region.and.beyond. 

MCFTA.is.home.to.Alden.B..Dow.Museum. 

of.Science.&.Art,.Midland.Symphony. 

Orchestra,.MATRIX:.MIDLAND,.Center.Stage. 

Theatre,.Music.Society,.and.Midland.County. 

Historical.Society,.providing.a.vast.tapestry.of. 

creative.programming.year.round. 

MCFTA.means.many.things.to.many.people:. 

a.champion.for.active.participation.in.the. 

arts,.an.opportunity.to.speak.the.universal. 

language.of.creativity,.a.place.where. 

global.culture.and.community.charm.come. 

together,.opening.a.whole.new.world.of. 

experiences..Visit.MCFTA.to.find.out.what.. 

it.will.mean.to.you! 

ChArLEs w. hOwArD 

sANTA CLAUs sChOOL 

Studying the art of Santa 

S 

ometimes,.even.Santa.can.learn.a.thing. 

or.two.about.Christmas..That’s.why,.each. 

year,.dozens.of.holiday.hopefuls.from. 

across.the.country.come.by.car,.bus,.plane,. 

or.reindeer.to.visit.Midland’s.own.Charles.W.. 

Howard.(CWH).Santa.Claus.School. 

Established.in.1937,.the.CWH.Santa.Claus. 

School.is.an.internationally.recognized. 

Santa.School—the.longest.continuously. 

running.Santa.Claus.School.in.the.world,.to. 

be.exact..As.a.non-profit.organization,.the. 

school’s.mission.is.to.preserve.the.traditions. 

and.history.of.Santa.Claus,.while.providing. 

students.with.the.necessary.resources.to. 

further.define.and.improve.their.individual. 

presentations.of.Santa.Claus. 

At.the.Charles.W..Howard.Santa.Claus.School,. 

life.is.not.all.cookies.and.milk..Students. 

learn.everything.from.Santa.Sign.Language.to. 

proper.beard.maintenance..These.prospective. 

present-givers.are.also.taught.the.history.of. 

Saint.Nicholas,.proper.etiquette.for.media. 

appearances,.and.even.child.psychology. 

As.Charles.W..Howard,.founder.of.the. 

esteemed.Santa.Claus.School.once.said,.. 

“He.errors.who.thinks.Santa.enters.through. 

the.chimney..Santa.enters.through.the.heart.”. 

This.philosophy.is.still.carried.out.in.the. 

Midland.school.today.by.its.current.Dean,. 

Thomas.Valent,.who.continues.to.ensure.that. 

Santa.Claus.is.always.coming.to.town. 


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area dining guide 

reStAurAntS 

Alex’s railside 

201.Railway.St.,.Sanford 

989.687.2880 

Applebee’s 

6911.Eastman.Ave 

989.631.5940 

Bamboo Garden 

721.S..Saginaw.Rd 

989.832.7967 

Bennigan’s 


989.837.6836 

Big Boy restaurant 


989.631.1059 

Bob Evans restaurant 


989.839.8351 

Bone Daddy’s BBq 

3216.Bay.City.Rd 

989.496.2266 

Buffalo wild wings 


989.633.9464 

Buffet King 

2018.N..Saginaw.Rd 

989-633-3888 

Café American 

1525.Washington.St 

989.633.9665 

Café Zinc 

111.W..Main.St 

(in.the.H.Hotel) 

989.837.6030 

China palace 


989.832.3177 

Chug N Chew 


989.496.3733 

Daddy O’s 

405.E..Main.St 

989.839.2696 

Damon’s Grill 


989.837.7427 

Diamond Jim’s 

101.E..Main.Street 

989.486.3343 

Elvira’s Mexican Food 

829.E..Saginaw.Rd,. 

Sanford 

989.687.6680 

Entre Amigos 


989.832.6348 

Fazoli’s restaurant 


989.633.9338 

Garden restaurant 

1500.W..Wackerly.Rd 

(in.the.Midland.Resort) 

989.698.0662 

Genji Japanese 

steakhouse 


989.495.6000 

Ghengis Khan 

Mongolian BBq 


989.496.2288 

Gimmicks 

For Food & Fun 


989.496.2037 

Golden Buffet 


989.633.9888 

Grand Traverse 

pie Company 


989.832.4872 

honey Baked ham Café 

221.W..Wackerly.St 

989.835.4267 

Jim Maris Family Dining 

639.W..Isabella 

989.835.3470 

Lanny’s restaurant 

336.W..Saginaw.Rd,. 

Sanford 

989.687.7358 

Lil’ Chef restaurant 


989.631.3660 

Little Italy 

3305.W..River.Rd,. 

Sanford 

989.687.2900 

Logan’s roadhouse 


989.835.2501 

Molly’s Bistro 

134.Ashman.Ave 

989.832.7170 

Omeletes & More 


989.839.0930 

Oscar’s restaurant 


989.837.8680 

pasquale and sons 

3124.N..Jefferson 

989.631.7667 

pi’s Chinese restaurant 


989.832.5848 

pizza hut/wingstreet 


989.839.9935 

ponderosa steakhouse 


989.631.6420 

qdoba Mexican Grill 


989.837.2600 

ruby Tuesdays 

6800.Eastman 

(in.the.Midland.Mall) 

989.631.4050 

rumors Food & Fun 

6227.N..Meridian,. 

Sanford 

989.689.6749 

shirlene’s Cuisine 


989.631.8750 

Texan Family restaurant 


989.631.4600 

The Table 

111.W..Main.St 


989.839.0500 

The wheel house 


989.496.2900 

Villa D’Alessandro 

801.E..Wackerly.St 

989.631.3821 

FASt Food/ 

deli 

Amazing Deli 


989.837.7278 

Arby’s roast Beef 


989.839.4088 

1510.S..Saginaw 

989.835.3851 

Big Apple Bagels 

318.S..Saginaw. 

989.631.2400 

Burger King 


989.631.7303 

2029 s. saginaw rd 

989.631.9030 

Café American Express 


989.633.2875 

Cold stone Creamery 


989.835.9775 

Crossroads Deli 

2205.Jefferson.Ave 

(in.Midland.. 

Community.Center) 

989.205.6202 

Dairy queen 


989.486.3663 


989.832.2795 

Dunken Donuts/ 

Baskin robbins 


989.837.2990 

Great Lakes 

Ice Cream Company 

901.Ashman.St 

989.698.0173 

Ice Cream Downs 

362.W..Saginaw,.Sanford 

989.633.0091 

Jimmy John’s 


989.837.1000 

KFC 


989.832.2232 

LeZeez International 

Market & Deli 

144.Ashman.Circle 

989.633.0045 

Long John silvers 

seafood shoppe 

1210.Patrick.Rd 

989.835.2500 

Manchu wok 



989.839.9963 

McDonald’s 


989.832.1715 



989.631.2315 


989.832.5932 

601.Waldo.Ave 

989.495.0165 

pi’s Asian Express 


989.832.8000 

quiznos sub’s 


989.631.7849 

111.W..Wackerly.Rd 

989.837.2901 

rally’s hamburgers 


989.631.4681 

sid’s restaurant 

810.Ashman.St 

989.631.1680 

stackers Grill 


989.631.8646 

subway 



989.835.4558 

309.Jerome 

989.633.9796 

3520.Isabella.St 

989.839.0508 

subway (continued) 


989.832.5758 


989.832.5757 

910.Joe.Mann.Blvd 

(in.Walmart) 

989.832.2335 

Taco Bell 


(in.Midland.Mall) 

989.839.2083 


989.835.4850 


989.832.4105 

Tim hortons 


989.832.9955 

Tony’s Take Out 


989.839.8560 

U.s. Coney & Cone 


989.832.5395 

wendy’s 


989.835.2880 

YaYa’s Flame 

Broiled Chicken 


989.835.2882 

Yummy Japan 



989.832.2952 

coFFee 

ShopS 

Coffee Chaos 


989.835.6401 

Espresso Coffee 


989.839.1024 

Espresso Coffee by 

Java Trading Co. 


989.633.3300 

Espresso Milano 

737.Ashman 

989.832.3222 

Java Lodge 

333.Saginaw.Rd,.Sanford 

989.687.5282 

starbucks 


989.631.2472 

pizzA 

Cottage Inn 


989.633.8200 

Domino’s pizza 

2804.Rodd.St 

989.832.7719 

Good Times pizza 


989.839.0400 

hometown pizza 

245.W..Saginaw,.Sanford 

989.687.7713 

hungry howie’s pizza 


989.832.5292 

Jets pizza 

203.W..Wackerly 

989.633.9999 

Little Caesars pizza 


989.832.7961 


989.631.3273 

Mancino’s 

pizza & Grinders 


989.631.1200 

Muncheese 

309.Dartmouth.Dr 

989.837.3090 

papa John’s pizza 


989.837.7272 

pizza sam’s 

102.W..Main.St. 

989.631.1934 

sbarro Inc 



989.832.0311 

loungeS/ 

BArS 

Bar Oxygen O2 111.W..Main.St 


989.839.0500 

The Bear Den Bar & Grill 

2185.S..Meridian.Rd 

989.835.3573 

Big D’s Bar & Grill 

430.W..Isabella 

989.839.9815 

Boulevard Lounge 


989.832.5387 

Deckers Lounge 

402.E..Ellsworth.St 

989.835.7592 

Frick’s 


989.832.7102 

Market place 


(in.the.Valley.Plaza.Resort) 

989.496.2700 

McNamara’s pub 


(in.the.Midland.Motor.Inn) 

989.631.0570 

Northern Lanes 

1129.E..Saginaw 

Sanford. 

989.687.5562 

red Oak Lounge & 

supper Club 

217.Railway.St,.Sanford 

989.687.5501 

sanford Lake Bar/Grill 

3770.Bailey.St,.Sanford 

989.687.5620 

winston’s pub 


(in.the.Midland.Resort) 

989.631.4220 


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From Mt. Pleasant 

29 miles 

Rd. 


Pine River Road 

Michigan 

Molecular 

Institute 


Rd. 

the H 

Chippewa Trail 

Joe Mann Blvd. 

Midland 

Resort 

Alden B. 

Dow 

Creativity 

Center 

J Moore 

Rd. 

Midland Center for 

the Arts 

Springhill 

Suites by 

Marriott 

Midland 

Cinemas 

Rd. 

City Police/ 

County Shreriff 

Rd. 

Rd. 

Hotels 

Discovery Square 

Downtown Shopping Area 

Eastman Road Shopping Area 

The City Center Shopping Area 

Rd. 


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MIDLAND YOUTh 

A promising future 

M 

idland’s.million.brilliant.possibilities. 

are.shining.brighter.than.ever,. 

especially.for.young.people..The. 

Greater.Midland.Community,.encompassing. 

all.of.Midland.County,.has.been.named.one. 

of.the.100.Best.Communities.for.Young.People. 

by.the.America’s.Promise.Alliance.for.two. 

years.in.a.row.(2007.and.2008). 

With.its.variety.of.community-wide.youth. 

development.and.enhancement.programs,. 

Midland.is.an.ideal.candidate.for.such.awards. 

and.designations..The.Midland.Public.School. 

System.is.rated.in.the.top.5.percent.in.the. 

state..Efforts.like.the.Midland.Area.Teen. 

Job.Fair,.the.Together.for.Kids.Conference,. 

and.the.Midland.County.Youth.Leadership. 

Organization.all.demonstrate.the.community’s. 

commitment.to.improving.opportunities.. 

for.youth. 

A.variety.of.organizations.within.the. 

community.also.offer.fun,.yet.educational. 

outlets.for.young.people..At.places.like. 

Chippewa.Nature.Center.and.Midland.Center. 

for.the.Arts,.they.can.laugh,.play,.and.learn. 

about.the.world.around.them—all.within.their. 

own.community! 

Spend.just.one.day.in.Midland.and.you’ll. 

realize.you.are.part.of.a.progressive,.familyoriented.community.dedicated.to.the.growth. 

and.education.of.its.youth. 

FaMily activities 

golF 

FBucks Run Golf Club 

Currie Golf Course 

1300 W. Currie Pkwy. ■ 989.839.9600 

www.curriegolf.com 

Enjoy.this.traditional,.Jerry.Matthews-designed. 

18-hole.golf.course,.open.seven.days.a.week,. 

dawn.to.dusk..Beautiful.clubhouse,.bar.and. 

grill,.full.service.pro.shop.and.lounge.area.. 


Apple Mountain Resort 

4519 N. River Rd. ■ 888.781.6789 

www.applemountain.com 

Whether.it’s.a.round.of.golf,.a.day.of.skiing,. 

dinner.at.Kathleen’s.or.Mountain.View. 

restaurants.or.a.business.meeting—there.is. 

something.for.everyone.at.Apple.Mountain. 

Resort..Golf,.Ski,.Dine.and.Meet. 

1559 S. Chippewa Rd., Mt. Pleasant 

989.773.6830 / 877.89.BUCKS 

www.bucksrun.com 

Golfers.at.Bucks.Run,.a.premier.Michigan. 

golf.course,.will.enjoy.the.accessibility.of.a. 

public.course.with.the.quality,.service,.and. 

atmosphere.of.country.club.playing..Rated. 

30th.in.the.country.by.Golf World.magazine,. 

for.2010.“Places.to.Play.”.See.ad.below. 

Sandy Ridge Golf Course 

2750 W. Lauria Rd. ■ 989.631.6010 

www.golfsandyridge.com 

Sandy.Ridge.offers.challenging.golf.for.all. 

skill.levels,.as.well.as.pro.shop,.clubhouse,. 

bar/grill.and.driving.range..Visit.www. 

golfsandyridge.com.for.specials.and.tee.times.. 

Outings.and.fundraisers.are.supported. 

FAmily recreAtion 

Valley Lanes Family 

Entertainment Center 

5021 Bay City Rd. 

(Located.in.the.Valley.Plaza.Resort) 

989.496.3940 

Features.32.lanes.of.bowling.with.automatic. 

scoring,.bumper.bowling,.miniature.golf,. 

cosmic.bowling,.pro.shop,.bar,.restaurant,. 

outdoor.deck,.billiards.and.arcade..See.ad.. 

on.page.33. 


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Midland Midland County County Convention Convention & Visitors & Visitors Bureau Bureau 


Family Activities 

FaMily activities (continued) 

Lost Pirates Adventure Golf 



989.496.3940 

The.sights.and.sounds.of.the.tropics.will.take. 

you.through.18.holes.of.challenging.miniature. 

golf..You’ll.pass.through.a.bamboo.hut.and.a. 

cave.complete.with.a.skeleton..See.the.likes. 

of.pirates.and.treasure.chests..An.indoor.place. 

for.kids.and.adults.to.come.together.for.a. 

great.time..See.ad.below. 

NCG Midland Cinemas 

6540 Cinema Dr. ■ 989.839.0100 

www.ncgmovies.com 

NCG.Midland.has.11.stadium.theatres.with. 

DLP.digital.capabilities..Now.featuring.RealD. 

3D..Enjoy.first-run.movies.in.high-back.rocker. 

seats..NCG.gift.cards.make.the.perfect.gift.. 

year.round. 


Midland Community 

Tennis Center 

900 E. Wackerly St. ■ 989.631.6151 

www.midlandtennis.com 

Over.4,500.players.compete.on.32.courts.of. 

the.Midland.Community.Tennis.Center,.home. 

base.for.America’s.“Best.Tennis.Town.”.Learn. 

to.play.the.great.game.in.only.one.hour.. 

Enroll.in.28.tennis.programs.for.all.ages.and. 

skill.levels,.and,.as.always.“Play.to.win.” 

Plymouth Park Pool 

Swede at E. Wheeler Rd. 

989.631.6750 / 989.837.3300 

Open.Jun.-Aug.,.1-7pm.for.recreational.swim.. 

Admission.charge. 

Stratford Woods Beach 

E. Ashman St. at Waldo Rd. 

989.837.6930 

Supervised.beach.opens.in.May.and.continues. 

through.August..Park.open.8am-11pm.. 

Lifeguard.on.duty.noon-7pm..No.admission. 

fee. 

Trilogy Skate Park 

Chippewassee Park ■ 989.837.6930 

(Ashman.St.,.across.from.the.Tridge) 

Awesome.15,000.sq.ft..outdoor.park.for. 

skateboarders.and.inline.skaters.only.. 

Contains.ramps,.rails.and.quarter.pipes.. 

Helmets.and.other.safety.gear.are.strongly. 

recommended..Lighting.is.available.for. 

evening.skating..Open.daily.8am-10:30pm,. 

as.weather.permits..Adjacent.parking..No. 

admission.charge. 

City Forest Winter Sports Park 

2840 Monroe Rd. (1/4.mile.west.of.Eastman.Ave.) 

989.835.7011/989.837.3300 

www.midland-mi.org 

Winter.brings.lots.of.cool.things.to.do.in.this. 

520-acre.park.which.features.a.toboggan. 

run.with.four.iced,.elevated.runs.as.well.as.a. 

supervised.sled.hill,.an.ice.rink.and.a.crosscountry.ski.area. 

Opens.in.December..No.admission. 

charge..Skis.and.toboggans.can.be.rented.. 

Snowboards.are.not.allowed..Call.ahead.for. 

hours.of.operation.and.sled.hill.conditions.. 

Emerson Park 

Main St. at Orchard 

Emerson.Park,.home.to.Currie.Stadium,. 

features.an.outdoor.regulation.size.public. 

skating.rink,.lighted.from.5:30-10pm.on. 

evenings.the.ice.is.skateable..Other.park. 

features.include.several.softball.fields,. 

pavilions,.horseshoe.pits,.beach.volleyball. 

and.playground.equipment. 


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FaMily activities (continued) 

Midland County Parks 

220 W. Ellsworth St. ■ 989.832.6870 

www.co.midland.mi.us 

The.Midland.County.Parks.and.Recreation. 

Commission.is.committed.to.providing.clean,. 

safe.and.well-staffed.parks,.capitalizing.on.the. 

unique.local.natural.resources.Midland.has.to. 

offer..There.are.a.number.of.main.parks.that. 

make.up.the.Midland.County.Parks.system... 

They.are: 

Sanford Lake Park.boasts.1,100.feet.of.clean,. 

sandy.beach..Swim,.picnic.and.fish.among. 

other.activities..Large.playground.and.spray. 

park..Boat.launching.facilities..Two.pavilions. 

may.be.reserved.for.general.functions..Open. 

year-round..Admission.charge. 

Manitou Park,.adjacent.to.the.beautiful. 

Chippewa.River,.has.1.5.miles.of.frontage. 

where.visitors.can.canoe,.fish,.picnic.and. 

enjoy.the.scenic.beauty. 

Pine Haven Recreation Area.is.known. 

throughout.the.Great.Lakes.Bay.Region.and. 

the.state.for.its.excellent.cross-country.skiing. 

and.mountain.biking.and.offers.over.eight. 

miles.of.trail,.winding.through.325.acres. 

Veterans Memorial Park.boasts.one.of.the.best. 

public.stands.of.200-year-old.White.and.Red. 

Pine.in.the.lower.peninsula..Walk.the.trail,. 

picnic.in.the.pavilion.or.enjoy.the.playground. 

Laur Big Salt River Park.offers.great.views.of. 

the.Big.Salt.River.as.you.walk.along.a.high. 

bluff..New.stair.system.allows.fishing. 

River Trails Heritage Park.is.located.at.the. 

confluence.of.the.Tobacco.and.Tittabawassee. 

rivers.in.northern.Midland.County. 

Fishing 

Anglers.are.hooked.on.the.walleye.fishing.the. 

Tittabawassee.River.offers.and.many.come.to. 

participate.in.the.annual.fishing.tournaments.. 

Season.extends.from.the.last.Saturday.in.April. 

to.March.15th.of.the.following.year..License. 

required..Boat.launches.on.S..Saginaw.Rd.. 

near.the.city.limits.and.on.Golfside.Dr..off. 

Currie.Parkway. 

The.fish.also.bite.at.Sanford.Lake,.seven.miles. 

west.of.Midland.and.at.Wixom.Lake,.15.miles. 

northwest.of.the.city. 

DOw 

DIAMOND 

Home of the Great Lakes Loons 

t.Midland’s.Dow.Diamond,.home. 

of.the.Great.Lakes.Loons,.a.little. Acompetition.and.a.lot.of.fun.is.always. 

in.order..This.state-of-the-art,.5,200.capacity. 

baseball.stadium.serves.as.a.recreational.haven. 

for.the.region,.with.approximately.20,000. 

square.feet.of.enclosed.event.space..This.makes. 

the.Dow.Diamond.a.destination.not.only.for.hardhitting.baseball.teams,.but.for.trade.shows,.weddings,. 

private.parties,.and.other.special.occasions. 

The.Great.Lakes.Loons,.Midland’s.own.minor-league. 

baseball.team.affiliated.with.the.L.A..Dodgers,.has.fans.and. 

visitors.flocking.to.the.area.to.swoop.in.on.the.action..As.one.of.the. 

nation’s.only.non-profit,.charitable.professional.sports.facilities.and. 

franchises,.the.Michigan.Baseball.Foundation.and.the.Loons. 

provide.the.region.with.unique.possibilities.for.family.. 

fun.and.recreation. 

Rounding.the.bases.of.Dow.Diamond.since. 

2007,.the.Great.Lakes.Loons.have.not.only. 

been.entertaining.fans,.but.giving.back.to.the. 

community.all.the.while..In.their.first.season. 

alone,.the.Loons.and.the.Michigan.Baseball. 

Foundation.generated.a.combined.effort. 

of.over.$350,000.in.donations.to. 

charities.within.the.region,.increasing. 

entertainment.while.improving.quality.of. 

life.in.the.community.. 

The.Great.Lakes.Loons.season.runs. 

from.April.to.September,.while.the.Dow. 

Diamond.facilities.are.open.year-round.for.. 

special.events. 


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Check out 

the NEW LOOK for 

the Holiday Inn of Midland! 

180 beautifully appointed rooms • Game area and fitness center 

Michigan shaped indoor pool with an indoor/outdoor spa 

Enjoy Big E’s Sports Grill with 28 beers on tap 

including Michigan Micro Brews and 30+ LCD TVs. 

Comfortable atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating. 

Great Food, Great Service, Great Times! 

Holiday Inn Midland 

810 Cinema Dr., Midland, MI 48642 

989.794.8500 • www.holidayinn.com 

accoMModations guide 

hotelS/reSortS 

Fairview Inn & Suites 

2200 W. Wackerly St. 

989.631.0070/800.422.2744 

www.fairviewinnmidland.com 

Slip.into.the.luxury.of.comfort.at.the.. 

Fairview.Inn,.a.family-owned.and.operated. 

hotel.offering.90.clean,.spacious.rooms... 

At.the.Fairview.Inn,.a.variety.of.exceptional. 

amenities.await.to.make.your.stay.as.relaxing. 

and.rejuvenating.as.possible..Take.a.dip.in.the. 

heated.indoor.pool.and.spa,.make.use.of.the. 

exercise.facility.and.enjoy.the.convenience. 

of.the.deluxe.complimentary.continental. 

breakfast.. 

The.Fairview.Inn.is.also.proud.to.offer.meeting. 

and.conference.spaces..Fairview.Inn.guests. 

enjoy.complimentary.coffee,.cappuccino.and. 

popcorn.in.the.inviting.lobby,.as.well.as.highspeed.wireless.internet,.guest.laundry,.cable. 

TV.and.HBO.. 

Group.AAA/AARP.and.corporate.rates.are. 

available,.as.well.as.special.extended.stay. 

programs..Accessible.rooms.available.for.the. 

physically.challenged..Pet.friendly..Book.your. 

stay.where.kids.stay.free—Fairview.Inn... 

See.ad.on.inside.front.cover. 

the H – A DOLCE 

Conference Hotel 

111 W. Main St. ■ 989.839.0500 

www.theHhotel.com 

The.H.offers.sophisticated.five-star.quality,. 

with.131.beautifully.designed.guest.rooms. 

offering.top-of-the-line.amenities,.eight. 

new.meeting.rooms.and.a.newly.renovated. 

ballroom.complete.with.state-of-the-art. 

technology.. 

Enjoy.the.convenience.of.indoor. 

complimentary.parking,.a.complete.fitness. 

center.with.Life.Fitness.cardio.and.weight. 

training.equipment,.two.massage.rooms.as. 

well.as.a.lap.pool.and.Jacuzzi.. 

The.H.offers.three.distinct.culinary.venues:. 

Table.offers.the.dining.experience.of.a.lifetime;. 

Café.Zinc.offers.a.casual.dining.experience. 

reminiscent.of.a.French.bistro;.and.Oxygen,. 

O2.a.cozy.and.comfortable.setting.to.enjoy. 

your.favorite.libation.. 

The.H.prides.itself.on.making.the.extravagant. 

readily.available,.expected.and.yes,.even. 

convenient..The.H.–.where.luxury.is. 

elemental..See.ad.on.inside.back.cover. 

Hampton Inn-Midland 

6701 Eastman Ave. 

(Off.US-10.&.Business.20,.across.from.Midland.Mall) 

989.837.4000/800.HAMPTON 

www.hamptoninn.com 

The.Hampton.Inn.offers.87.rooms.(95%. 

non-smoking).including.whirlpool.rooms.and. 

executive.suites..In.addition.to.Hampton.Inn’s. 

100%.satisfaction.guarantee,.they.offer.many. 

amenities.to.make.your.stay.an.enjoyable. 

one,.including.wireless.Internet.access. 

throughout.the.hotel,.indoor.pool,.whirlpool,. 

complimentary.breakfast.bar.and.fitness.room. 

Each.room.has.an.in-room.coffee.maker,.iron. 

and.ironing.board,.hair.dryer.and.cable.TV.. 

Free.local.phone.calls..Executive.boardroom,. 

conference.room.and.guest.laundry.also. 

available..Complimentary.shuttle.service.to. 

MBS.Airport.. 

Located.across.from.the.Midland.Mall,. 

near.Dow.Gardens.and.Midland.Center.For. 

The.Arts.and.only.minutes.from.downtown. 

Midland..See.ad.on.page.38. 


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Holiday Inn – Midland 

810 Cinema Dr. ■ 989.794.8500 

www.holidayinn.com 

Welcome.to.the.NEW.Holiday.Inn.of. 

Midland..This.new.180-room.hotel.features. 

oversized.rooms.with.double.queens,.triple. 

queens,.kings,.and.whirlpool.rooms..All. 

rooms.offer.guest.microwaves,.mini-fridges,. 

LCD.TVs,.wired.&.wireless.Internet,.coffee. 

maker,.hair.dryer,.iron.and.ironing.boards.. 

The.hotel.has.on-site.laundry.facilities,. 

Business.Center,.exercise.room,.an.indoor. 

recreational.area.with.game.area.and. 

Michigan-shaped.indoor.pool.with.indoor/ 

outdoor.spa..This.is.the.only.Priority.Club. 

hotel.in.Midland.. 

Banquet.space.for.up.to.300.available.with.onsite.catering.by.the.Holiday.Inn..Conveniently. 

located.next.to.Midland.Mall.and.minutes. 

from.soccer.fields,.Midland.Tennis.Center,. 

Dow.Gardens.and.Northwood.University..See. 

ad.on.page.36. 

Midland Motor Inn 

1815 S. Saginaw Rd. ■ 989.631.0570 

www.midlandmotorinn.com 

Midland.Motor.Inn.features.double,.queen,. 

king.and.three.bedrooms.with.microwave.and. 

refrigerator..Continental.breakfast,.high.speed. 

wireless.Internet,.McNamara’s.Pub,.laundry. 

and.rooms.for.the.physically.challenged.. 

Rooms.have.coffee.makers,.hair.dryers,.iron. 

and.ironing.board..Pets.welcome.in.some. 

rooms..See.ad.on.page.40.. 

Midland Resort and 

Convention Center 


989.631.4220/800.622.4220 

www.midlandresort.com 

Midland.Resort.and.Convention.Center.is. 

conveniently.located..05.miles.from.US-10.. 

Offering.guests.a.large.variety.of.amenities. 

under.one.roof..High.speed.Internet..Free. 

shuttle.service.to.MBS.International.Airport.. 


NADA Hotel & Conference Center 

4000 Whiting Dr. ■ 800.WOOD.019 

www.northwood.edu/nada 

Located.on.the.scenic.campus.of.Northwood. 

University,.NADA.Hotel.&.Conference. 

Center.is.one.of.Midland’s.great.escapes.. 

NADA.guests.enjoy.free.wireless.Internet. 

access,.air.conditioning,.cable.television. 

and.other.in-room.amenities..NADA’s. 

secluded.location.offers.both.natural.forest. 

landscapes.and.close.proximity.to.local. 

restaurants.and.attractions..NADA.Hotel.&. 

Conference.Center.is.also.pleased.to.provide. 

full-service.accommodations.for.weddings,. 

reunions,.or.meetings,.including.complete. 

access.to.technology.resources,.catering.and. 

professional.event.planners. 

Sleep Inn 


989.837.1010/888.837.1010 

www.choicehotels.com/hotel/mi034 

The.Sleep.Inn.of.Midland.is.the.highest.value. 

Choice.Hotel.in.Midland..Whether.you.are. 

in.Midland.for.business.or.pleasure,.the. 

Sleep.Inn.of.Midland.has.something.to.offer. 

everyone..Featuring.77.rooms.and.Jacuzzi. 

suites,.each.equipped.with.high.speed. 

wireless.Internet,.voice.mail,.free.local.calls,. 

coffee.makers,.hair.dryers,.iron.and.ironing. 

boards.and.cable.TV.with.free.HBO.. 

For.your.enjoyment,.the.Sleep.Inn.of.Midland. 

offers.an.indoor.pool.and.sauna,.fitness. 

center,.Business.Center,.shuttle.service.and. 

conference.room.accommodating.up.to.60.. 

Complimentary.hot.breakfast.offered.daily.. 

Pets.are.always.welcome.for.a.minimal.fee.. 


1500 W. Wackerly St Midland, MI 48640 

989-631-4220 

www.midlandresort.com 

Prime location for visitors to Midland region 

.05 miles from US 10 off ramp 

.05 miles from Midland Mall and shops 

1.2 miles from down town business district 

15 miles from MBS International Airport 

Full Service Hotel 

Full Service Restaurant 

Full Service Pub 

Indoor Play Land 

Indoor Racquetball Court 

Indoor Basketball Court 

Large Indoor Pool Area 

Full Token Arcade 

Guest Amenities 

High Speed Internet 

Free Shuttle to MBS 

Guest Business Office 

Late checkout upon request 


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SpringHill Suites 

520 Joe Mann Blvd. 

989.837.2700/888.287.9400 

www.marriott.com/mbssm 

The.SpringHill.Suites.of.Midland.is.an.allsuite.property,.which.offers.more.space.and. 

a.microwave.and.mini-refrigerator.in.each. 

room..Complimentary.hot.breakfast..Indoor. 

pool,.whirlpool.and.24-hour.fitness.room.. 

Free.Wi-Fi..See.ad.on.page.39. 

Valley Plaza Resort 


(at.the.Bay.City.Rd..Exit.off.US-10) 

989.496.2700/800.825.2700 

www.valleyplazaresort.com 

A.unique.facility.offering.two.hotels,.an.RV. 

park,.mini-lake,.health.club.and.numerous. 

family.entertainment.venues.to.relax,.unwind. 

and.enjoy.. 


Featuring.the.Marketplace.for.sandwiches,. 

snacks.and.beverages—or.try.Gimmicks.for. 

your.favorite.burger.and.pizza..Then.step.into. 

Studio.M.for.popcorn.and.a.movie,.or.have. 

some.fun.at.Valley.Lanes.for.bowling,.indoor. 

putt-putt.golf,.billiards.and.a.game.arcade!. 

Valley.Plaza.Resort.is.also.the.home.of.the. 

Great.Hall.Banquet.&.Convention.Center,. 

offering.30,000.square.feet.of.exceptional. 

banquet,.special.event.and.meeting.space.. 

Ideally.situated,.Valley.Plaza.Resort.has. 

established.a.long-standing.reputation.for. 

service.excellence.as.a.favorite.vacation. 

destination,.accommodating.the.business. 

traveler.and.servicing.any.special.event,. 

meeting.or.conference..See.ad.on.back.cover. 

cAmpgroundS 

River Ridge Campground 

1989 W. Pine River Rd. 

989.842.5184/800.647.2267 

www.michcampgrounds.com/riverridge 

River.Ridge.Campground.offers.a.very.quiet. 

atmosphere.with.spring-fed.pond.for.fishing. 

(no.license.required).and.paddle.boating... 

A.pool,.spa.and.pavilion.are.available.along. 

with.a.playground,.laundry.facility.and.camp. 

store..Pull-through.sites.with.water,.electric. 

(30-50.amps.service).and.sewer..Shady. 

campsites.are.accessible.along.the.Pine.River.. 

Cabin.available.for.rental..Open.May.1-Oct.. 

15..See.ad.on.page.38. 

Valley Plaza RV Park 


(at.the.Bay.City.Rd..Exit.off.US-10) 

989.496.2159/800.262.0006 

The.Valley.Plaza.RV.Park.offers.an.indoor. 

pool,.lake.with.sandy.beach,.sauna.and. 

whirlpool..The.77.sites.offer.full.hook-ups,. 

patio,.grill.and.shade.trees..Showers,.locker. 

rooms.and.restrooms.are.available.in.the. 

clubhouse..Open.Mar.-Nov. 

G 

et.active.in.Midland,.where.state-ofthe-art.sports.complexes.and.unique. 

forms.of.recreation.make.it.fun.to. 

stay.fit!.Here.in.Midland,.you.can.sail,.swim,. 

or.fish.the.largest.freshwater.coastline.in.the. 

United.States..More.than.14.miles.of.scenic. 

trails.span.the.1,200-acre.Chippewa.Nature. 

Center,.making.it.easy.to.lose.yourself.in.the. 

natural.beauty.that.surrounds.you..Challenge. 

yourself.to.the.Pere.Marquette.Rail.Trail,. 

where.30.miles.of.black.top.are.waiting.to.be. 

walked,.skated,.biked,.and.hiked!.Pine.Haven. 

Recreation.Area.and.River.Trails.Heritage.Park. 

offer.more.scenic.landscapes.and.trails,.while. 

Sanford.Lake.Park.boasts.1,000.feet.of.soft,. 

sandy.beach.for.volleyball,.swimming,.or.just. 

soaking.up.the.sun. 

MAKE IT 

hAppEN IN 

MIDLAND 

An active community 

There.are.plenty.of.other.ways.to.kick.up. 

some.fun.in.Midland.County..Midland’s. 

Community.Tennis.Center,.the.site.of. 

Michigan’s.only.USTA.professional.tennis. 

tournament,.serves.up.great.recreation.on.16. 

indoor.courts.. 

The.Midland.Soccer.Complex.is.home.to.both. 

adult.and.youth.soccer.teams,.providing.30. 

fields.across.54.acres..You.can.also.take.to.the. 

ice.at.the.new.107,000-square.foot.Midland. 

Civic.Arena,.which.features.two.NHL-sized. 

rinks.and.an.Olympic-sized.rink..Other. 

recreational.opportunities.include.year-round. 

curling.at.the.Midland.Curling.Club. 

Indoors.or.outdoors,.summer.or.winter,.day.or. 

night—.no.conditions.can.keep.you.from.the. 

recreation.that.abounds.in.Midland.County. 


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shOp MIDLAND 

From quaint specialty stores to familiar favorites 

H 

ere.in.Midland.County,.we’ve.got. 

shopping.in.the.bag..That’s.because. 

we.pride.ourselves.on.a.variety.of. 

different.shopping.experiences,.all.in.one. 

great.location..To.search.the.racks.of.those. 

familiar.favorites,.head.to.the.Midland.Mall,. 

where.great.deals.are.always.in.style..Looking. 

for.something.a.little.more.out.of.the.ordinary?. 

Try.Downtown.Midland.or.Center.City,. 

where.unique.specialty.stores.line.the. 

streets,.inviting.you.into.a.shopping. 

experience.you.won’t.find.anywhere. 

else..For.a.fresh.perspective,.the. 

Downtown.Midland.Farmers’. 

Market.offers.a.great.twist.on. 

traditional.shopping. 

While.enjoying.the.cultural.treasures. 

that.abound,.be.sure.to.take.a.little. 

piece.of.Midland.home.with.you..Alden. 

B..Dow.Home.and.Studio,.Midland. 

Center.for.the.Arts,.Dow.Gardens,. 

Chippewa.Nature.Center,.Space. 

Studios,.and.Creative.360.all.feature. 

quaint.shops.with.unique.souvenirs.. 

and.gift.items. 

Planning.to.shop.‘til.you.drop?.We’ve.got. 

you.covered,.with.plenty.of.trendy.eateries. 

and.cozy.diners.that.provide.the.perfect,. 

energizing.break.between.stores... 

So.come.explore.the.heart.of.Midland,.where. 

delicious.dining.and.one-of-a-kind.specialty. 

shops.await. 

in the Midland area 

Shopping 

Ray’s Bike Shop 

301 McDonald St. ■ 989.835.1691 

(Three.blocks.north.of.Tridge) 

www.raysbike.com 

Providing.quality.bicycles,.bicycle.products. 

and.outstanding.service..Rental.bicycles.. 

Repair.of.most.makes.and.models.in. 

24-hours..“We.can.match.their.prices.but.they. 

can’t.beat.our.service!.GUARANTEED!”.Call. 

for.business.hours.. 

Center City 

989.839.9901 

www.macc.org 

Home.to.Midland’s.historic.Ashman.Circle. 

and.the.South.Saginaw.Road.commercial. 

corridor,.this.shopping.destination.has. 

everything.to.offer.from.small.specialty.shops. 

and.boutiques.to.big.box.retailers,.plenty. 

of.eateries.to.everyday.service-oriented. 

businesses..Located.in.the.“Center”.of.this. 

great.city.. 

ApArtmentS 

Birchwood Pointe Apartments 

1500 Wood Pointe Lane ■ 989.832.3433 

Offering.large.one-,.two-.and.three-bedroom. 

apartments.with.attached.garage,.washer/dryer. 

connections,.spacious.floor.plans,.clubhouse,. 

indoor.pool,.hot.tub.and.fitness.room..Call.to. 

arrange.a.personal.tour..Pet.friendly..See.ad. 

on.page.44. 

dining 

Apple Mountain Resort 

4519 N. River Rd. ■ 888.781.6789 

www.applemountain.com 

Offering.two.unique.dining.experiences.–.The. 

Mountain.View.is.“come.as.you.are.casual”. 

while.Kathleen’s.offers.quiet.fine.dining.at.its. 

best..Monthly.specials.just.$6.95..Golf,.Ski. 

Dine.and.Meet. 


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in the Midland area (continued) 

Cafe’ American 

1525 Washington St. ■ 989.633.9665 

Voted.Midland’s.favorite.lunchtime.restaurant. 

for.two.years..Homemade.soups.and.daily. 

specials..All.non-smoking..“We.cater.to.. 

your.needs.” 

plAceS oF WorShip 

Living Word Church 

2010 N. Stark Rd. ■ 989.832.7547 

www.livingword.ws 

Friendly,.family.church..Great.Bible.teaching.. 

Wonderful.worship..25.years.of.training. 

believers.for.their.ministries..Service.hours.are. 

Sun.,.10am.and.6pm.and.Thur.,.7pm..National. 

television.ministry..See.ad.on.page.45. 

First United Methodist Church 

315 W. Larkin St. ■ 989.835.6797 

www.fumcmidweb.org 

Our.Sunday.worship.hours.are.at.9:15am.and. 

again.at.11am..Also.join.us.for.Contemporary. 

Worship.at.5pm..During.the.summer,worship. 

hours.are.Sunday.at.9:30am,.with.Contemporary.Worship.at.11:15am..See.ad.below. 

medicAl ServiceS 

MidMichigan Urgent Care – Midland 

3009 N. Saginaw Rd. ■ 989.633.1350 

www.midmichigan.org 

Walk-in.medical.care.for.minor.injuries.and. 

illnesses..No.appointment.necessary..On-site. 

lab.and.X-ray.facilities..Licensed.providers. 

and.nurses.on.duty.at.all.times..Open.Mon.- 

Fri.,.8am-9pm,.Sat.-Sun.,.8am-5pm..See.ad. 

on.page.43. 

ScrApBooking 

Scrapbooks Galore & More 

104 W. Wackerly ■ 989.835.5577 

www.scrapbooksgaloremi.com 

You’ll.find.everything.you.need.for. 

scrapbooking,.card-making.and.other.paper. 

crafts..Store.hours:.Mon-Thu,.10am-6pm;.Fri.. 

10am-11pm;.Sat,.10am-5pm;.Sun,.noon-5pm. 

BAnking 

Chemical Bank 

333 E. Main St. ■ 989.631.9200 

www.chemicalbankmi.com 

Chemical.Bank.remains.a.safe.and.secure. 

financial.institution.that.is.committed.to. 

strengthening.Michigan.communities.by. 

helping.individuals.start.businesses,.build. 

homes,.send.kids.to.college,.gain.financial. 

education.and.literacy.and.more..Equal. 

Housing.Lender. 

conFerence/BAnquet ServiceS 

Great Hall Banquet & 

Convention Center 

5121 Bay City Rd. ■ 989.496.2158 

(Located.in.Valley.Plaza.Resort) 

www.greathallmi.com 

The.right.place.to.make.any.event.an. 

overwhelming.success.is.Great.Hall.Banquet. 

&.Convention.Center!.Whether.it’s.a.corporate. 

meeting,.trade.show.or.intimate.family. 

celebration,.this.is.the.facility.for.you.. 

Centrally.located.in.Michigan.at.Valley.Plaza. 

Resort,.Great.Hall.offers.30,000.square.feet. 

of.exceptional.meeting.and.banquet.space. 

along.with.numerous.entertainment.venues.to. 

relax.and.enjoy—all.in.one.location..See.ad. 

on.back.cover. 

heAlth cluB 

Four Seasons Health Club 

5221 Bay City Rd. ■ 989.496.3151 


The.Four.Seasons.Health.and.Aquatics.Club. 

offers.a.complete.range.of.health.and.fitness. 

activities..Extensive.circuit.training.and.freeweight.equipment,.treadmills,.exercise.bikes,. 

tanning,.sauna,.showers/locker.facilities,. 

whirlpool.and.swimming.pool. 


IMidland County Convention & Visitors Bureau 

index oF AdvertiSerS 

46 

Accommodations Page 

Fairview.Inn.&.Suites.................Inside.front.cover 

the.H.........................................Inside.back.cover 

Hampton.Inn.–.Midland...................................38 

Holiday.Inn.–.Midland.....................................36 

Midland.Resort.&.Convention.Center...............39 

Sleep.Inn.of.Midland..........................................3 

SpringHill.Suites...............................................39 

Valley.Plaza.Resort..............................Back.cover 

Apartment/Housing 

Birchwood.Pointe.Apartments..........................44 

Camping 

River.Ridge.Campground.................................39 

Conferences/Banquets 

Great.Hall.Banquet. 

&.Conference.Center......................Back.Cover 

Family Activities 

Lost.Pirates.Adventure.Golf..............................32 

Midland.Center.For.The.Arts.............................15 

Valley.Lanes.Family.Entertainment.Center........33 



importAnt phone numBerS 

Emergency Services 

Emergency.....................................................911 

Ambulance.&.Paramedics..............................911 

Poison.Control...............................800.222.1222 

Non-Emergency Services 

Police–City.of.Midland...................989.631.5716 

2727 Rodd St. 

Sheriff–Midland.County.................989.839.4600 

2727 Rodd St. 

State.Police....................................989.684.2234 

Bay City 

Fire.Department.............................989.837.3410 

.Station.#1.—.816.E..Haley. 

Station.#2.—.313.Townsend. 

Station.#3.—.1717.Eastman 

Medical Services 

MidMichigan.Medical.Center.........989.839.3100 

4005 Orchard Dr. 

MidMichigan.Urgent.Care..............989.633.1350 

3009 N. Saginaw Rd. 

Newspapers 

Midland.Daily.News......................989.835.7171 

Midland City 

Administrative.Offices....................989.837.3300 

Midland County 

County.Offices...............................989.832.6739 

Parks.&.Rec..Dept..........................989.832.6870 

Parks.Information.Line....................989.832.6397 

Transportation 

MBS.Int’l.Airport............................989.695.5555 

Airport.Taxi.Service........................989.695.6513 

Barstow.Airport..............................989.835.3231 

2800 Airport Rd. 

Dial-A-Ride....................................989.837.6940 

Visitors Information 

Midland.Convention.&.. 

Visitors.Bureau............................888.464.3526 

300 Rodd St. 

Festivals Page 

Michigan.Antique.&.Collectible.Festivals...........8 

Golf Courses 

Bucks.Run.Golf.Course....................................31 

Currie.Golf.Course...........................................33 

Historic Attractions 

Alden.B..Dow.Home.&.Studio.........................13 

Medical Services 

Mid-Michigan.Urgent.Care.–.Midland..............43 

Outdoor Activities 

Chippewa.Nature.Center..................................15 

Dow.Gardens...................................................13 

Places of Worship 

First.United.Methodist.Church.........................44 

Living.Word.Church.........................................45 

Shopping 

Downtown.Midland.........................................14 

If.you.would.like.to.advertise.in.this.publication,.call.Avanti.Group.at.800.239.5042. 

1.800.282.7778 P: 989.839.0500 F: 989.837.6000 

the H Hotel 111 W. Main St. Midland, MI. 48640 

The H offers luxurious guest rooms and dining options to satisfy 

every appetite. Located in the heart of Midland, our easy access to 

parks and recreation, as well as to shopping and night life, make the 

H the perfect place to relax and play. Our elements of service and 

sophistication create exceptional chemistry when you stay with us. 

A D O L C E C O N F E R E N C E H O T E L 

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