Winter Fun in Metro Detroit

Ben Lang Properties staffers know…there is a bunch of fun things to do in Metro Detroit, especially now that we are finally getting some colder temps and snow.

So bundle up, grab a hot cocoa or coffee and hit the road to these local favorite winter activities and festivals for some winter fun in Metro Detroit.

 If excessive speeds, danger, and steep slopes are your cup of tea, you must make the 40-minute trip from Detroit to Waterford to experience The Fridge Toboggan Run. Definitely not for the weak of heart! After riders’ toboggans are pushed off the peak of the hill, sledders will encounter a 55-foot drop, then rocket through a 1,000-foot run at speeds in excess of 30mph.

Sound like fun?

For the little ones be sure to bundle up and mosey on down to area slopes that are more kiddie-centric. Slopes like Beverly Hills Village Park, Civic Center Park, or Shiawassee Park are great options for you.

Since our state has renowned ski resorts like Shanty Creek and Crystal Mountain, there’s got to be a lot of purists who stray from hitting the slopes anywhere south of Grayling.

If you’re looking to avoid the cost of journeying “Up North” or simply can’t bear to leave the Rochester Hills area make sure to check out White Lakes Alpine Valley. With 25 slopes and an elevation of 1,210 feet, it’s a little slice of heaven for skiers and snowboarders in southeast Michigan.

Cross country more your style?

Just head just 30-minutes north of Detroit MI to Lake Orion’s Bald Mountain Recreation Area. With some of the steepest hills and most rugged terrain in the area, park goers can trek through more than eight miles of manicured cross country skiing trails. It’s also a snowmobiler’s dream!

Check out these winter festivals:

Fire and Ice Fest -Downtown Rochester Michigan
January 27th 6p-9p, January 28th 10a-9p, January 29th 11a-4p  

Fire and Ice Fest features an ice sculpture show, a tubing hill, ice-skating, dog sled rides, the Big Bright Light Show and more! A fireworks show caps off the winter fun on Friday and Saturday nights.

Berkley Winterfest – Berkley Michigan
January 28th from 10a-9p
2012 Berkley Winterfest fun begins at 10a on January 28th and runs throughout the day at the Berkley Community Center, Berkley Ice Arena and throughout downtown Berkley. Berkley Winterfest offers open skating, a bonfire, a chili cook-off, petting farm, craft show, snowman building contest and more!

Beverly Hills Winter Family Fun Day – Beverly Hills Michigan
January 29th from 1p-4p
Winter Family Fun Day at Beverly Hills Village Park visitors can enjoy sledding, ice skating, cross country skiing, warm drinks and snacks in the pavilion by the fire. Contact Ben Lang Properties for more info on Beverly Hills Winter Family Fun Day. Beverly Hills Village Park, 18801 Beverly Road, Franklin, Michigan 48025.

Kensington Metropark Winter Bliss Festival – Milford Michigan
January 29th from 11a-4p
Bring your skates and head to the outdoor rink to observe demonstrations and try curling, speed skating and ice hockey. Nearby, try ice fishing, with assistance from park interpreters, anyone 17 and older must have a fishing license. The Nature Center will feature a variety of winter crafts for children to make and take home.

Motown Winter Blast – Detroit Michigan
Friday, February 10th through Sunday, February 12th 2012
Motown Winter Blast is to once again be the only weekend to have free skating at Campus Martius Park, plus three heated tents – two of them with stages and three stages all-together, more than 50 entertainment acts of top local talent, professional and amateur skating exhibitions, marshmallow roasting, an outdoor winter carnival, a family stage with special readings and a great lineup of talent to be announced in January, Taste of Detroit, “Comfort Zones” where you can find heat every 150 feet to warm up, ice sculptures, and more!

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