Dexter – Attractions

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Dexter Area Historical Museum

3443 Inverness • (734) 426–2519
Housed in an 1883 church, the museum has a large exhibit area, a genealogical and local history library, and a gift shop. Open May–Nov., Fri. & Sat. 1–3 p.m.; tours other times by appointment. dextermichhistory@gmail.com, dexterhistory.org (click Dexter Area Museum)

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Dexter Cider Mill

3685 Central • (734) 426–8531
Apples, wood-pressed cider, hard cider, donuts, honey, maple syrup, jellies, apple butter, caramel apples, baked goods. Open late Aug. through mid- to late-Nov., Wed.–Sun. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (cash or check only, ATM on-site). nancy@dextercidermill.com, dextercidermill.com

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Dexter Depot

3487 Broad • (734) 426–5100
Opened in 1887, the depot served train passengers for 66 years. The Huron Valley Railroad Historical Society, owner of the historic structure, shares the space with the Ann Arbor Model Railroad Club. Annual train show and sale. Open to public 1st Wed. of month, 7:30–9 p.m. hvrrhs.org

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Dexter District Library

3255 Alpine • (734) 426–4477
Providing community residents with books, audiobooks, DVDs, internet access, magazines, CDs, local history materials, Wi-Fi hotspots, and downloadable content. Open Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 1–5 p.m. reference@dexter.lib.mi.us, dexter.lib.mi.us

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Dexter Farmers Market

3233 Alpine • (734) 426–8303
Fresh local produce, honey, eggs, baked goods, poultry, beef, sausage, coffee, flowers, and crafts. SNAP, EBT, Double Up Food Bucks, and Senior Market Bucks accepted. Saturday Market May–Oct. Sat. 8 a.m.–1 p.m., 3233 Alpine; Tuesday Market June–Sept. Tues. 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Monument Park. farmersmarket@dextermi.gov, dextermi.gov/community/farmers_market.php

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Gordon Hall

8311 Island Lake Rd. • (734) 426–2519
This historic Greek Revival mansion, built by town founder Samuel Dexter in the 1840s, is owned by the Dexter Area Historical Society. Open to the public during Gordon Hall Days, Christmas at the Mansion, and A Christmas Tea (see Major Events) or other times by appointment. Available for weddings or other special events (call Bene at 734–426–8972). dextermichhistory@gmail.com, dexterhistory.org

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Jenny’s Farm Market and Cider Mill

8366 Island Lake Rd. • (734) 424–3431
Produce, flowers, canned-jar goods, homemade donuts, cider, & more. Hayrides, pony rides, petting farm, and (in Sept. & Oct.) a straw maze. May–Dec., daily dawn–dark.

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Lesser Farms & Orchard

12651 Island Lake Rd. • (734) 426–8009
Apples, cider, eggs, honey, plums, firewood, pumpkins, beef. Sept.–Nov., Wed.–Sat. 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 1–6 p.m. Closed Mon. & Tues. Nov. 3–Aug. 31 open by appointment or by chance. lesserfarmsdexter.com

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Mindo Chocolate Makers

11061 Trinkle • (734) 660–5636
Kitchen that creates small-batch, sustainably sourced chocolates for its store in Ann Arbor’s Kerrytown area. Tours of the chocolate kitchen, including chocolate tasting, Fri. 4–5 p.m., $20. Truffle or bar-making classes Fri. 6–7:30 p.m., $40. info@mindochocolate.com, mindochocolate.com

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Nixon Farms

6175 Daly
14-acre Blast Corn Maze each fall, with 3½ miles of trails, plus hayrides, pedal cart races, farm animals, and a U-pick pumpkin patch. Group outings, birthday parties, and special events. Sept. 21–Nov. 2, Fri. 5–9 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Cash only. Adults $15, children 5–12 $12, children 4 and under free with adult admission. blastcornmaze@gmail.com, nixonfarmsdexter.com

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Ruhlig’s Country Market

11296 Island Lake Rd. • (734) 426–3161
Farm-grown fare since 1979: sweet corn, squash, melons, cabbage, tomatoes, cantaloupe, and watermelon. Late-July–mid-Oct., Fri.–Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. After Labor Day, open Sat. & Sun. only. facebook.com/ruhligsmarket

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Spring Valley Trout Farm

12190 Island Lake Rd. • (734) 426–4772
Family fishing for rainbow trout or channel catfish. Nine spring-fed ponds (4 for fishing) on 20 acres with picnic grounds and barbecue grills. Guided tours. Sept. & May, Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Memorial Day–Labor Day, Thurs.–Sun. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Mon.–Wed. springvalleytrout@gmail.com, springvalleytroutfarm.com

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Wild Apple Farms

2701 N. Dancer • (734) 904–9141
Sourdough bread, earthy farm soaps, free-range eggs, cut flowers/produce in season, honey, granola, candles, herbal apothecary, soulful original art and jewelry, baked goods, books, seasonal wares, country treasures, and more. Open year-round Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. noon–5 p.m., or by chance. wildapplefarms@gmail.com, wildapplefarms.com