Breakfast: Step out of the elements and into a cozy neighborhood bakery, The Bread Gal, for artisan breads, pastries, and more. (Kids will love the Chocolate Croissant and "big kids" can sink their teeth into a delicious Cardamom Bun or seasonal danish.)

Or, enjoy breakfast at Bringer Inn for large portions and an open kitchen — the kids will love watching their food get cooked! Head into Fuzzy’s for homemade iced cinnamon bread, available grilled as Cinnamon French Toast (and to-go as a delicious snack for the trip home).

Mid-Morning: Spend quality time together inside the Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum and prepare for hands-on exploring! Crawl into a larger-than-life mouth, build and play at the Tinker Track — this museum is 16,000 square feet of interactive galleries, from “Insides Out” to “Water, Water Everywhere," and an indoor place where infinite fun is found!

Lunch: Your kiddos won’t mind the weather once you step inside SVRC Marketplace, where everyone can pick their own place to eat! Try Big O Burgers and Barbecue for tasty burgers, tacos, and ribs — or Makin' Bacon for bacon-covered-everything! Don't leave without treats for later from Delicious Sweets Bakeshop, Krav'n Cookies, and more! Or, dine right in the comfort of your car at Old Town Drive-In, a 1950s-style car-hop restaurant with Coney dogs and cold draft root beer.