{"id":40512,"date":"2019-05-22T01:00:26","date_gmt":"2019-05-22T01:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/?p=40512"},"modified":"2019-05-22T01:00:26","modified_gmt":"2019-05-22T01:00:26","slug":"guide-milan-michigan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5206th.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/guide-milan-michigan\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Ultimate Guide to Milan, Michigan"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nA growing city of just over 5,000, <\/span>Milan, Michigan<\/span><\/a> straddles the Washtenaw and Monroe County line, providing its residents with quick access to Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Monroe, Detroit and Toledo, Ohio. While the town was founded in 1831 as an agricultural community, it has grown into a community of small business owners and professionals. And with nearly 200 acres of parkland in the city, recreational opportunities abound! <\/span>
\nWhether you\u2019re new to Milan or you\u2019re just visiting for the day, keep reading to learn more about some of the best local restaurants, the most fun activities, the coolest places to go and the biggest annual events. <\/span>
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The Essential Eateries<\/a> | Things to Do<\/a> | Outdoor Recreation<\/a> | Annual Events<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>The Essential Eateries<\/b><\/h2>\n

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JR\u2019s Hometown Grill and Pub<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

1000 Dexter St<\/span><\/i><\/a> | <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/i><\/a>
\nJR\u2019s Hometown Grill and Pub originally opened in 2009 in Adrian and has since grown to include five hometown restaurants. At the Milan location, you can get the same amazing menu, including the team\u2019s famous steaks, ribs and delicious burgers. Also at the Milan location, you can eat breakfast seven days a week! <\/span>
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Zilke Farm Kitchen<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

1115 Dexter St<\/span><\/i><\/a> | <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/i><\/a>
\nRun by locals Tom and Vicki right here in Milan, Zilke Farm Kitchen branched out from Zilke Vegetable Farm and the team\u2019s summer farmstand. Though this is not a sit-down restaurant, they sell a great selection of healthy, local, tasty ingredients as well as take-home freshly prepared meal kits, ready-to-heat single serving meals, salads and more. And it\u2019s all available in a comfortable store that\u2019s designed to feel like a home kitchen and pantry. <\/span>
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Milan Dairy Barn<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

805 Dexter St<\/span><\/i><\/a> | <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/i><\/a>
\nOpen seasonally, Milan Dairy Barn has been a tradition for generations of Milan families. Though they\u2019re famous for soft serve and hard serve ice cream treats like sundaes, shakes, flurries and banana splits, they also offer a huge menu of hot dogs, hamburgers and cheeseburgers, chili cheese fries and more. <\/span>
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Famous Milan Coney Island<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

1152 Dexter St<\/span><\/i><\/a> | <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/i><\/a>
\nA staple in the Milan food scene, Milan Coney Island has been owned and operated by the same family since 1999. The welcoming, family atmosphere comes free with their huge breakfast, lunch and dinner menus of American classics, including steaks, corned beef sandwiches, burgers and more. <\/span>
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Roy’s BBQ N Burgers<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

25 Wabash St<\/span><\/i><\/a> | <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/i><\/a>
\nA beloved local business, the most frequent review you\u2019ll hear about Roy\u2019s is that they have the best burgers in Michigan. In an all-American diner setting, they also serve up BBQ sandwiches, cheese steak hoagies, baby back ribs, hot dogs and the Bubba Burger, which is two half-pound patties stacked on three pieces of Texas toast. <\/span>
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Papa G\u2019s BBQ<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

14177 Plank Rd<\/span><\/i><\/a> | <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/i><\/a>
\nOpen seasonally at <\/span>DR Trailer<\/span><\/a>, Papa G\u2019s serves some of the best BBQ in the area. Their menu can include things like homemade brisket chili, smoked sausage, ribs and more. To stay up-to-date on their operating hours and menu, follow the team on Facebook <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>
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<\/a>Things to Do<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Original Gravity Brewing Company<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

440 County St<\/span><\/i><\/a> | <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/i><\/a>
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Photo courtesy of Original Gravity Brewing Company<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Original Gravity is Milan\u2019s original brewery. Though Brad Sancho just opened this microbrewery in 2008, it\u2019s still the town\u2019s only craft brewery and serves as the local destination for beer, community and fun. Focused on creating an outstanding taproom experience, their space has old-school arcade games, board games, televisions and delicious deli sandwiches.<\/span>
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Milan Coffee Works<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

508 County St<\/span><\/i><\/a> | <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/i><\/a>
\nFeatured in <\/span>The Best Coffee Roasters Around Ann Arbor<\/span><\/a>, Milan Coffee Works has been an area favorite for years. At their headquarters\u2014a charming, bright and welcoming coffee shop in the heart of Milan\u2014they roast coffees in small batches. While you\u2019re hanging out in the cozy, neighborhood cafe, we also recommend tasting the homemade chai! For information on events and pop-ups, follow the team on Facebook <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>
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Milan Dragway<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

10860 Plank Rd<\/span><\/i><\/a> | <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/i><\/a>
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Photo courtesy of Milan Dragway<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Milan Dragway is a quarter-mile, NHRA-sanctioned drag strip that hosts events throughout the spring, summer and fall. Their race schedule includes Test & Tune events where you can test your car, plus spectator events like Bike Night, Aeroquip Heads Up and Kickin\u2019 It Old School. And kids 12-years-old and younger are always admitted for free! To see the race schedule, <\/span>click here<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>
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The Owl<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

9 W Main St<\/span><\/i><\/a> | <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/i><\/a>
\nThe Owl is an all-day hangout that offers exclusively organic, shade grown, carbon-free and fair trade coffee. By night, they also offer Michigan\u2019s finest craft beers and ciders for an atmosphere that anyone can enjoy. As a community hangout, The Owl offers weekly events, like beer yoga, trivia night, live music and more. To stay up-to-date on events, follow the team on Facebook <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>
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Adventure, Ink<\/a><\/h3>\n

1 W Main St #2<\/em><\/a> | Facebook<\/a><\/em>
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Photo courtesy of Adventure, Ink<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

This\u00a0small, locally owned comic, book and gaming store is the headquarters of fun and gaming in Milan. As a neighborhood shop, they’ve built a community where everyone is welcome to play, teach and learn about role-playing games, board games, card games and more. To stay up-to-date on fun events and workshops, follow the team on Facebook here<\/a>.
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Northern Chicks<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

32 E Main St<\/span><\/i><\/a> | <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/i><\/a>
\nDowntown Milan is one of the best places to shop local in town, and Northern Chicks is a beloved shop located at the heart of Main Street. Their cozy, down-home boutique offers a curated collection of vintage home decor, including old and new, as well as Michigan-made artisan gifts and boutique clothing. <\/span>
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Wasem Fruit Farm<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n

6580 Judd Rd<\/span><\/i><\/a> | <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/i><\/a>
\nDuring the fall season, Wasem Fruit Farm offers more than a dozen varieties of apples you can pick yourself, you-pick raspberries available in September and early October, you-pick pumpkins in October, and pears! And during a fall visit, guests get the chance to taste plain, apple, blueberry and pumpkin donuts paired with some of the best, fresh cider in the region. <\/span>
\nJust next door, you can also venture to <\/span>Talladay Farms<\/span><\/a> for a trip through one of the Midwest\u2019s largest corn mazes. It covers 27 acres!<\/span>
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Wilson Park <\/span><\/h3>\n

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