What to Do in Macomb County?

By Peggy O’Dell

The people have spoken! We asked you to tell us what you enjoy doing in Macomb County, and you were happy to share your favorite things. And in the process, we learned a lot about our readers. For example, you love water! Boating, kayaking, fishing, if it involves one of our beautiful lakes or rivers, you’re up for it. You appreciate good food! From creamy custard to the best burgers, you not only enjoy good food, but you know where to find it. You enjoy spending time in the park! Whether taking a leisurely walk, biking a trail, or bird watching, you find that a day in the park is a day well-spent. Read on for more fun things to do while living and visiting Macomb County. You may even find a new favorite!

BASEBALL – WATCHING/PLAYING
At any diamond
At Jimmy John’s Field in downtown Utica

BIKING
Dodge Park’s Trail, Sterling Heights
Freedom Trail – along Metro Parkway Macomb Orchard Trail Neighborhoods
River Bends Park, Shelby Township
Stony Creek, Washington Township

BOATING
And Jet skiing on
Anchor Bay
With Friends on Lake
St. Clair

CONCERTS – AT
Dodge Park, Sterling Heights
Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
Stony Creek Metropark, Washington Township
Macomb Center for the Performing Arts
Memorial Park, St Clair Shores
Music in the park in New Baltimore

CRUISING
Clinton Township Gratiot Cruise
Harper Charity Cruise
Mount Clemens Cruise

DINING
On the water in St. Clair Shores
Downtown Utica for a Burger at Shamrock
Along M29 from New Baltimore to St. Clair

ICE CREAM
Erma’s, Utica & St. Clair Shores Wally’s, St. Clair Shores

FARMERS MARKETS
Dodge Park Farmers Market, Sterling Heights
Shelby Township Farmers Market, Packard Proving Grounds
New Baltimore Farmers Market Mount Clemens Farmers Market

FESTIVALS
Italian Festival at Freedom Hill
St. Clair Shores Art Fair
Clinton Township Festival of the Senses

FISHING
Lake St. Clair
At the DNR Launch/Lake St. Clair

GOLFING
At Fern Hill Golf Club
At Gowanie Golf Club
At Maple Lane Golf Course

IMBIBING
Bar Hopping in Downtown Mount Clemens
Hanging out in Downtown Utica Tasting wine at Youngblood Vineyard Tasting wine at Cellar 104 Winery Tasting beer at Baﬃ n Brewery Tasting beer at Copper Hop Brewery Tasting at Blakes Tasting Room Wine & Beer Tasting with Eastpointe Rotary Club

KAYAKING
Kayaking Lake St Clair
Kayaking on the Clinton River

SHOPPING
Along M29 from New Baltimore to St. Clair
Antique shopping downtown Romeo
At Vince and Joe’s Gourmet Market At Partridge Creek Downtown Mount Clemens
The Golden Corridor

SHOWS
At Lorenzo Cultural Center
Macomb Center for Performing Arts

TOURS
At Packard Proving Grounds, Shelby Township Home Garden Tours

VISITING ART/LIBRARIES
Exhibits at Anton Art Center
Clinton Macomb Library

VISITING PARKS
Exploring the ﬂora and fauna at the local parks and Metro parks
Lake St. Clair Metro Beach – looking and listening to the birds and watching for wildlife.
Visiting Wolcott Mill – Petting Zoo Paddle Boarding at Stony Creek Birding at Stony Creek

WALKING
Along the river before a game
Any trail
George George Park
On the pier in New Baltimore
On Tilson Street to see the decorations
Story Walk at Whispering Woods Park in Shelby Township
Strolling Edsel & Eleanor Ford property – drinks in the new building
The Nature Trail at Lake St. Clair Metropark
The overﬂow oﬀ Harper

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