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Places of Interest

Brooklyn, Michigan

Here are some highlights of places to visit
and exciting things to do in Brooklyn, Michigan.

Cambridge Historical Park
Local Churches
Greenbriar Golf Course & Campground
Hidden Lake Gardens
Hills Heart O' the Lakes Golf Course
Irish Hills Observation Tower

Michigan International Speedway
Mystery Hill
St. Joseph's Shrine
Stagecoach Stop
Walter J. Hayes State Park
Brooklyn, Michigan


Brooklyn, MichiganIrish Hills Area Map

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Cambridge Historical Park
Formerly Walker Tavern Museum, this historical site was purchased by the state and is being restored.  Touring the grounds, viewing films of pioneer life and resting where pioneers did is something you can enjoy here.

Churches
There are several churches in and around the Brooklyn area.  For a listing of churches, just click on the link.

Greenbriar Golf Course and Campground
Greenbriar offers an 18 hole golf course and a campground  with plenty to do.  There is a heated pool, a playground, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes and a children's fishing pond (catch & release. Greenbriar is off of US-12 just north of Hayes State Park on the corner of M-124 and Wellwood.

Hidden Lake Gardens
Rolling hills that conceal a jewel-like lake and acres of both natural and developed landscapes are nestled in the scenic Irish Hills of southeast Michigan.  There are 755 acres of property surrounding Hidden Lakes with more than 6 miles of picturesque, winding, one-way drive linking areas of interest.  Also there is more than 5 miles of marked hiking trails providing hikers access to more remote woods and meadows.  You will find a succession of blooms from early spring until late fall. Hidden Lake Gardens is located on M-50 two miles West of Tipton.

Hills Heart O' the Lakes Golf Course
Hills Heart O' the Lakes Golf Course offers a beautiful and challenging experience for every level of golfer. With its meticulously manicured fairways and undulating greens, golfers are given the chance to hone their precision shots.

In addition to an exceptional golfing experience, there is a full bar and grill as well as banquet facilities.  Come play this premier course and you are guaranteed the pleasures that accompany an exceptional day of golf, food and fun.  This golf course is located at 500 Case Road in Brooklyn.  (Click here to visit their website.)

Irish Hills Observation Tower
If you would like to see a spectacular view of the "Wee Bit O' Ireland", come visit the Observation Tower. The telescope views will allow you to see 3 different counties and 27 lakes.  This is located on US-12 in the Irish Hills area.

 

 
Michigan International Speedway
Michigan International Speedway hosts America's best racing action on its 1,000-plus acres in the scenic Irish Hills. Since its opening, the success of the speedway and the growth of motor sports has made MIS the largest sports arena in Michigan.

After more than 30 years of improvements and updates, Michigan International Speedway is still considered one of the country's premier racing facilities.

Mystery Hill
Mystery Hill is where nature and the law of gravity baffle us.  This is located on US-12 across from Hayes State Park.

St. Joseph's Shrine
Located on US-12 west of the Irish Hills Towers on the Shore of  beautiful Iron Lake, you will experience the 'Way of the Cross' depicting Christ's journey to Golgotha.

 

Stagecoach Stop
Travel back in time to Stagecoach Stop, Michigan's village of the 1800s.  Located on US-12 east of Hayes State Park, you'll find a family fun park which includes a general store, trading post, saloon & restaurant.  There is a glass shop with glass blowing demonstrations.  The village blacksmith will be working on his craft.  You can visit the working saw mill and watch as logs turn into lumber.  The kids can pan for gold at the goldmine.  There is a playground, petting zoo and kiddy ride area for the little buckaroos.  There's plenty of live entertainment, magic shows, street shows, and old fashioned shoot outs.  Everyone likes to go on the train ride complete with hold-ups.  The ice cream parlor and homemade fudge are a real treat.  Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidential train coach is also something to see.

Walter J. Hayes State Park
This park includes 710 acres for hiking, camping, games, picnics, swimming, boating and fishing.  This is located just off US-12 on M-124 at Wamplers Lake.

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