Dexter – Attractions
Columbus Hall & Banquet Center
8265 Dexter-Chelsea Rd • (734) 426–5558
Hosts community events, craft shows, meetings, fundraisers, weddings, birthdays, and parties. Seats 300. [email protected], columbushbc.com
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. [email protected], dexterhistory.org (click Dexter Area Museum)
Dexter Blueberry Farm
11024 Beach • (734) 426–2900
Pick-your-own blueberries. Mid-July through late Aug., Mon.–Sat. 8:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m., Sun. noon–6 p.m. dexterblueberry.com
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. Late Aug. through mid- to late-Nov., Wed.–Sun. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (cash or check only, ATM on-site). [email protected], dextercidermill.com
Dexter Depot
3487 Broad • (734) 426–5100
Opened in 1887, the depot served train passengers for 66 years. The Huron Valley Railroad Historical Society now shares the space with the Ann Arbor Model Railroad Club. Annual train show and sale 3rd Sat. and Sun. in Feb. Open to public 1st Wed. of month, 7:30–9 p.m. hvrrhs.org
Dexter District Library
3255 Alpine • (734) 426–4477
Providing community residents with books, audiobooks, CDs, DVDs, internet access, magazines, 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. [email protected], dexter.lib.mi.us
Dexter Farmers Market
3233 Alpine • (734) 426–8303
Fresh local produce, honey, eggs, baked goods, poultry, beef, sausages, 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. [email protected], dextermi.gov/community/farmers_market.php
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. Under restoration starting Jan. 2026; see progress and plans on website. [email protected], dexterhistory.org
Jenny’s Farm Market and Cider Mill
8366 Island Lake Rd. • (734) 424–3431
Produce, flowers, canned-jar goods, pumpkins, honey, donuts, cider, and more. Hayrides, pony rides, petting farm, and (in Sept. & Oct.) a straw maze. May–Dec., daily dawn–dark.
Lesser Farms & Orchard
12651 Island Lake Rd. • (734) 426–8009
Apples, cider, beef, eggs, honey, plums, firewood, pumpkins, squash, and gourds. Sept.–Nov., Wed.–Sat. 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. 1–6 p.m. Closed Mon. & Tues. Year-round self-serve daily 7 a.m.–8 p.m. lesserfarmsdexter.com
Mindo Chocolate Makers
11061 Trinkle • (734) 660–5636
Kitchen that creates small-batch, sustainably sourced chocolates for its store in Ann Arbor. Tours, including chocolate tasting, daily 4–5 p.m., $30 per person. Truffle or bar-making classes Sun. 2–3:30 p.m., $60 per person. [email protected], mindochocolate.com
Nixon Farms
6175 Daly
14-acre Blast Corn Maze each fall, with 3½ miles of trails, plus hayrides, pedal cart races, farm animals, play area, and a U-pick pumpkin patch. Group outings, birthday parties, and special events. Sept. 20–Nov. 2, Fri. 5–9 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Cash only on-site; online tickets available through website. Adults $16, children 5–12 $13, children 4 and under free with adult admission. [email protected], nixonfarmsdexter.com
Ruhlig’s Country Market
11296 Island Lake Rd. • (734) 426–3161
Farm-fresh produce since 1979: sweet corn, squash, melons, cabbage, tomatoes, cantaloupe, watermelon, and more. Late July–Sept., Fri.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. After Labor Day, open Sat. & Sun. only. facebook.com/ruhligsmarket
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. [email protected], springvalleytroutfarm.com
Wild Apple Farms
2701 N. Dancer • (734) 904–9453
Goat milk soaps, free range eggs, local honey, granola, candles, herbal apothecary, original artwork, sourdough starter, breads & baked goods, and classes. Open year-round Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Sun. noon–5 p.m. [email protected], wildapplefarms.com
Zingerman’s Cornman Farms
8540 Island Lake Rd. • (734) 619–8100
Historic, multi-award-winning event space, wedding venue, and culinary destination offering farm dinners, cocktail classes, kids camps, and pop-up food events. [email protected], zingermanscornmanfarms.com