Where to stay in Midland
Fairfield Inn & Suites
506 E Buttles Street, MI, 48640
Situated conveniently close to Downtown yet tantalizingly near to Dow Diamond baseball field and many of Midland’s best parks, this Marriott hotel has air conditioning, sofa beds and folding cribs for relaxed family stays.
Swim a few laps in the pool, then enjoy a hearty breakfast to prepare for the day’s adventures.
The H Hotel
111 W Main Street, MI, 48640
Easily one of Midland’s most sophisticated guest houses, The H Hotel bears four stars and prides itself on offering stellar service – from the complimentary valet parking and three on-site restaurants right down to the 24-hour room service.
Check in to a suite to benefit from the comfort of an Olympic queen bed and a separate living area.
Residence Inn
850 Joe Mann Boulevard, MI, 48642
This extended stay hotel is favored by corporate travelers. It’s located in Midland’s north, where shopping is high on the agenda and business headquarters are everywhere.
Residence Inn’s suites all come with kitchen facilities and high-speed internet. There’s also a fitness center, pool, hot tub and a free grocery shopping service.
Where to eat in Midland
Gratzi
120 E Main Street, MI, 48640
Italian-American fare is served from a menu which varies ‘according to the season or desires of the moment’ at Gratzi’s Midland outlet. However, you can expect to start with antipasti and then indulge in artisan pizza baked in a gas-fired stone oven.
Genji Midland
2929 S Saginaw Road, MI, 48640
Genji Midland has a little of everything – it’s a steakhouse, seafood outlet and Japanese sushi bar all in one. The hibachi-cooked steaks and teriyaki fish dishes come with a choice of miso or onion soup, a shrimp appetizer and rice.
Molasses Smokehouse
201 E Main Street, MI, 48640
For sweet and smoky St Louis-style barbecue flavors, the vibrant Molasses Smokehouse is sure to impress.
Visit for plates combining one, two or three meats and pair with sides such as creamed corn and barbecue beans. There’s also delectable mac and cheese bowls plus gluten-free options aplenty..
What to do in Midland
Chippewa Nature Center
400 S Badour Road, MI, 48640
The Great Lake State is known for its abundance of forests and trails – at Chippewa Nature Center, the spirit of flora and fauna appreciation has been alive since 1963.
Head into the visitor center to see displays, then choose a walking route for up to 3.5 miles of bliss. Look out for the 1870s-style homestead cabin and the Sugarhouse, where maple is processed each March.
Midland City Forest Park
South Look, MI, 48642
Winter has its own magic in Midland – the city is known as the home of Santa’s House, where everyone’s favorite bearded gift-bearer greets visitors on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
It’s also a hub for winter sports. At Midland City Forest Park you can try tobogganing, ice skating or cross-country skiing.
Sanford Lake Beach
MI, 48657
This relaxing lakeside beach is just 20 minutes north of Midland by road. Besides relaxing on the sand, this is a great place to play golf or bring the family for a day out at the aquatic spray park.