Saline – Attractions

Rentschler Farm Museum, 1265 E. Michigan Ave. (734) 944–0442. This historic site includes a 1907 farmhouse home to four generations of the Rentschler family, a vintage barn, hog house and hen house, a windmill, and antique tractors and equipment. Free tours for individuals and families; groups larger than 10 require a reservation and a fee of $1/person. Open May–mid-Dec., Sat. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Activities include Harvest Time, US-12 Yard Sale, and Christmas. salinehistory2@gmail.com, www.salinehistory.org/rentschler-farm-museum

Saline District Library, 555 N. Maple. (734) 429–5450. A 33,000-square-foot building set on 14 wooded acres, the library houses more than 120,000 items. Downloadable audiobooks, ebooks, movies, and music are available online. Story hours, book discussion groups, summer reading programs, craft workshops, and lectures are offered for all ages. Mon.–Thurs. 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 1–5 p.m. Drive-up book drop open 24/7. salinelibrary.org

Saline History & Depot Museum, 402 N. Ann Arbor St. (734) 944–0442. The 1870s Saline Depot complex includes the station agent’s office, freight house, livery barn, a furnished caboose from 1884, and a restored Eclipse windmill. Walking/biking trail along the old railroad track. Local history exhibits; guide available. Open Sat. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. salinehistory2@gmail.com, www.salinehistory.org/depot-museum

Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds, 5055 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. (734) 429–3145. Established in 1955, this 40-acre facility hosts many events, including 4-H shows, auctions, model train expos, gun shows, tractor pulls, horse shows, book sales, pro wrestling, and the Saline Community Fair. info@washtenawfarmcouncil.org, washtenawfarmcouncil.org

Weber-Blaess School, 520 Woodland Dr. E. (734) 401–4020. This 1860s one-room schoolhouse, moved from outside town, is a living history museum. Open by appointment for visits, meetings, and functions. pufferb@salineschools.org, www.salinehistory.org/weber-blass

Davenport House, 300 E. Michigan. You can’t go inside, or even walk on the park-size lawn, but this mint-green 1875 home (also known as the Curtiss Mansion) is worth seeing from the sidewalk. Built by banker William Davenport, it’s one of the finest examples of Second Empire architecture in the state. www.salinehistory.org/davenport-curtis-house

Wellers, 555 W. Michigan. (734) 429–2115. This former Henry Ford mill and factory on the banks of the Saline River is on the National Register of Historic Places. The 10-acre property includes banquet and reception facilities, an outdoor dance gazebo pavilion, and a place for riverside weddings. Open house every Sat. 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Private tours during the week by appointment. wellers2@aol.com, www.wellersweddings.com

Emagine Entertainment, 1335 E. Michigan Ave. (734) 316–5500. Nine theaters with all-reserved seating, leather power-reclining seats, and food orders brought to your seat. EMAX theater features large-format screen and surround sound. Tickets sold online in advance. emagine-entertainment.com

Saline Farmers Market, 7265 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. (Liberty School, mid-Nov.–Apr.); 100 S. Ann Arbor St., parking lot 4 (May–mid-Nov.). (734) 681–0860. Fresh produce, meat, poultry, cheese, eggs, baked goods, crafts, and gifts. May–Oct., Sat. 8 a.m.–noon; Nov.–Apr., Sat. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. salinefarmersmarket@gmail.com, cityofsaline.org (search for Farmers Market)

The Creature Conservancy, 4950 Ann Arbor–Saline Rd. (734) 929–9324. Strives to create personal connections among people, animals, and their shared environment. Visitors may meet an alligator, warthog, cougar, and more. Private tours, field trips, special events, First Friday adult (age 18+) events, elementary school kid camps, and birthday parties. See outdoor animals daily year-round, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (donations appreciated). Indoor exhibits open Sat. & Sun. 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Tickets at the door only: age 13+, $15; ages 2–12, $13; under 2, free. Includes educational presentation (programs change monthly) and kids craft and enrichment area. info@thecreatureconservancy.org, thecreatureconservancy.org