Discover An Artsy City Where Natural Beauty Soars

In a city known for its architecture and one of “25 Best Historic Homes in America” you can tour, you’d be surprised to find it's packed with natural beauty, too. But within Dow Gardens’ gorgeous grounds — or on America's longest treetop canopy walk aloft in its Whiting Forest — you’ll find Midland at its most breathtaking heights.

Explore an expansive nature center, trek 30 miles of scenic rail trail, or catch a captivating performance at Midland Center for the Arts — and enjoy each moment in a place that’s equal parts artistic & outdoorsy.

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Top Things to Do in Midland

With natural wonder & downtown cityscapes, relaxed comforts & upscale splurges, you'll find your vacation in Midland to be a beautiful blend of it all.

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How to Spend a Weekend in Midland

Explore the country’s longest canopy walk and 110 acres of botanical gardens, bike a 30-mile stretch of scenic rail trail, or sip under the stars at an open-air beer garden — and enjoy every moment of your vacation in Midland, Michigan!

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How to Spend a Weekend in Midland with Kids

Splash at multiple spray parks, roam through colorful gardens & groves, and dare to take the country's longest canopy walk up to four stories high in the forest! It’s all here (and ready when you are) when you spend a weekend in Midland with the kids!

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How to Spend a Day Indoors in Midland

When your itinerary includes outdoor gallivanting but Mother Nature has other plans, look to this guide for weatherproof ways to make the most of a day indoors in Midland!

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How to Spend a Day Indoors with Kids in Midland

When you planned on clear skies & sunshine, but Mother Nature has something different in mind — look to this guide for weatherproof ways to spend the day indoors as a family in Midland!

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Explore the Nation's Longest Canopy Walk at Dow Gardens in Midland

A $20 million, four-year effort, the creation of the Canopy Walk and other features within Whiting Forest of Dow Gardens is the Foundation's largest project ever, officially opened to the public in October 2018.

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Experience Adventure in All Four Seasons at Dow Gardens in Midland

Dow Gardens — and its Whiting Forest, Canopy Walk and other features within — offer a year-around menu of novel experiences, a virtual merry-go-round of adventures circling the seasons, a picnic of perspectives.

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