Dexter, MI Road Trips

Dexter Community Band, Center for Performing Arts at Dexter High School (2200 North Parker Road), +1 734 426–2734. Volunteer band performing four concerts a year of traditional and popular music, marches, and newly published band music. Dexter Community Orchestra, Center for Performing Arts at Dexter High School (2200 North Parker Road). Volunteer orchestra performing four classical music concerts a year as well as chamber concerts at Dexter Public Library. Dexter Community Players, ☏ +1 734 426-5060. Local non-profit community theatre, putting on a summer musical and winter play each year. Dexter Museum, 3443 Inverness Street, ☏ +1 734 426-2519. Maintained by the Dexter Area Historical Society and the Dexter Heritage Guild, the museum contains displays on furniture, clothing, toys, medical equipment, a compete dentist's office, farm implements, school materials, a model railroad, and military artefacts from the Civil War through World War II. On-site gift shop. Spring Valley Trout Farm, 12190 Island Lake Road, ☏ +1 734 426-4772. Sa Su 9AM-5PM during spring and fall, and W-Su 9AM-6PM from Memorial Day through Labor Day; closed during winter, until early May. Catch your own rainbow trout or channel catfish from spring-fed, pollution-free ponds that are stocked weekly with fish grown right on the farm. 20 acres of parkland with 9 spring-fed ponds up to an acre large, two pavilions, picnic area, children's play area, log cabin, fishing lodge. Admission $4, or $3 for non-fishermen.

Take a scenic drive to Ann Arbor, following Huron River Drive along the banks of the Huron River. Dexter Blueberry Farm, 11024 Beach Road, ☏ +1 734 426-2900. Mid-July through August: M-Sa 8AM-7:30PM, Su noon-6PM. U-pick blueberries. Dexter-Huron Metropark, 6535 Huron River Drive, ☏ +1 734 426-8211. 122 acres, three picnic shelters, play equipment, baseball diamond, hiking trails. Hudson Mills Metropark, 8801 N Territorial Road, ☏ +1 734 426-8211. 1,549 acres, 18-hole golf course, disc golf courses, picnic areas, swings and slides, softball diamond, hiking and biking trails, nature trails, river fishing, canoe rental. Mona Lisa Salon & Spa, 3225 Central Street, ☏ +1 734 268-6585. Full service salon and spa featuring hair styling, nail services, waxing, facials and massage in a relaxing Italian country side setting. This salon is set back from the road in an old carriage house. (Now closed) (updated Aug 2018) Dexter Daze. Monument Park. Held for two days in early August from 9AM-8PM. Arts and crafts booths, Dexter's largest parade, live entertainment, kiddie rides, and food. Apple Daze, Monument Park. Held the first Saturday in October from 10AM-5PM. Apples, caramel apples and apple cider for sale, apple pie eating contest, craft booths, hayride.

A&W Root Beer Drive-In, 8220 Dexter Chelsea Road, ☏ +1 734 426-4427. March to mid-Nov: M-Sa 11AM-9PM, Su noon-8PM. A&W restaurant offering drive-in service, with root beer floats, hot dogs and french fries. Aubree's Pizzeria and Grill, 8031 Main street, +1 734 424-1400. Chela's Restaurant and Tacqueria, Dexter, 7065 Dexter Ann Arbor Road, +1 734 580-2149. Classic Pizza, 8015 Huron Street, ☏ +1 734 426-1900. Su-Th 11AM-10PM , F Sa 11AM-11PM. SPizzas, subs, subzones, calzones, wraps, salads, breadsticks, penguin wings, chicken fryz and desserts. Cottage Inn Pizza Dexter, 3219 Broad street, +1 734 426-5110. Dairy Queen (Treat), 8041 Main Street, +1 734 426-8647. Dexter Bakery, 8101 Main Street, ☏ +1 734 426-3848. Tu-Sa 5AM-5PM, Su 7AM-2PM, closed M. Home-baked goods. Dexter Creamery, 8106 Main street, +1 734 619-7700. Dexter Riverview Cafe, 8124 Main Street, ☏ +1 734 388-6028. M Tu W Th F Sa Su 7AM - 3PM. Home cooked breakfasts and lunches. Dexter's Pub, 8114 Main Street, ☏ +1 734 426-1234. M-Th 11AM-10:45PM, F Sa 11AM-11:45PM, Su noon-10:45PM. Sandwiches, fish, steaks, ribs, pizza and pasta. Food Zone Chinese Restaurant, 7023 Dexter Ann Arbor Road, +1 734 426-3410. Jet's Pizza (Takeout/Delivery), 7011 Dexter Ann Arbor Road, +1 734 424-9810. La Marsa Dexter, 7049 Dexter Ann Arbor Road, +1 734 580-2342. Sushi Time, 7050 Dexter Ann Arbor Road #100, +1 734 253-2581. Wings N Things, 3220 Broad Street, ☏ +1 734 426-WING (9464). Pizzas, chicken wings, appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, subs, pitas, fried chicken, and dinners. $4-14.

Bearclaw Coffee Co., 8074 Main Street, ☏ +1 734 426-8002. M-F 6AM-6PM, Sa 7AM-7PM, Su 7AM-6PM. Premium gourmet coffees, teas, smoothies, blended drinks, pastries, soups and sandwiches. Beer Grotto Dexter, 8059 Main Street, +1 734 253-2562. Erratic Ale Co., 8080 Grand Street Suite 3, +1 734 545-6913. Joe and Rosie Coffee and Tea, 8074 Dexter-Ann Arbor Road, +1 734 253-2344. Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales + Kitchen, 2319 Bishop Circle E, +1 734 792-9124.

There aren't any hotels or bed-and-breakfasts within the Dexter city limits; the nearest are in Chelsea and Pinckney, or you can think about staying in Ann Arbor if you want a broader selection.

Dexter is located just north of I-94, between Ann Arbor and Chelsea. The nearest major airport is Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), about 40 minutes east on I-94.