City in Michigan, United States
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Dexter is a village of 4,700 people (as of 2019) in Washtenaw County, southeast Michigan. Named for local judge Samuel William Dexter, the village was first settled in 1825; today, it's a popular destination for its quaint downtown surrounding the village green, and the locally-renowned Dexter Cider Mill.
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Local non-profit community theatre, putting on a summer musical and winter play each year.
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.
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. Rainbow trout are $5.09/lb, channel catfish are $4.49/lb; cleaning and deboning services available.
The oldest continuously-operating cider mill in Michigan, since 1886, located on the banks of the Huron River. Their cider has been made the same way for 120 years, using an oak rack press and a blend of three to five locally grown varieties of apple. Their on-site store offers fresh natural apple cider, fresh apples, freshly-baked doughnuts, apple nut bread and caramel apples, as well as apple-related products like apple butter, boiled cider, sauces, books and locally-grown products. On weekends, homemade apple pies, apple strudel, apple turnovers and hand-rolled gingersnaps are also available.
Open seasonally. Cider mill, produce, hayrides and petting farm.
Apples, cider, eggs, jam, jelly, honey, plums, firewood, pumpkins, beeswax candles, and homemade soaps.
U-pick blueberries.
U-pick blueberries.
122 acres, three picnic shelters, play equipment, baseball diamond, hiking trails.
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.
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)
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.
A&W restaurant offering drive-in service, with root beer floats, hot dogs and french fries.
SPizzas, subs, subzones, calzones, wraps, salads, breadsticks, penguin wings, chicken fryz and desserts.
Home-baked goods.
Home cooked breakfasts and lunches.
Sandwiches, fish, steaks, ribs, pizza and pasta.
Pizzas, chicken wings, appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, subs, pitas, fried chicken, and dinners. $4-14.
Premium gourmet coffees, teas, smoothies, blended drinks, pastries, soups and sandwiches.
Decorated glassware, jewelry, dolls, stuffed animals, toys, candles, gifts, and home accents.
Feed store with Carhartt work clothes, riding gear, wool blankets, hand-tooled leather belts, and hand-carved walking sticks.
Gifts, crafts and collectibles.
Shabby chic, cottage, and vintage-style home decor, silk flowers and refurbished furniture.
Suite 1. Home decor, gifts, and garden items with a European flair.
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.
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