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when in brighton, MI… 📍
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items Welcome to Brighton, Michigan! Over the past decade, Brighton has grown a lot… here are some of my favorite old and new places to check out while in the area. There truely is something for everyone.
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super cozy and warm… perfect place to grab a coffee, tea, or smoothie. pastries are also an option!!
Brighton Coffee House and Theater
a must!! the cutest independent bookstore ❤️ it’s also co-owned by my kindergarten teacher soooo YOU MUST GO!! oh, and if you can’t make it their, you can support by buying from their website! a great book selection, but even better people!!
2 Dandelions Bookshop
i grew up in this playground! oh, and if you’re lucky you’ll find a free lollipop coin for the lollipop store right across the playground 🛝🍭
Brighton Imagination Station
the. best. lollipops. ever. oh, and they make them IN STORE!!
Oh My Lolli
a locally owned custard shop! here’s a tip: their frozen lemonade custard is AMAZING 🍋
Jackie's Custard Co. On Millpond
the CUTEST little gift shop!! the vibes, the aesthetic = 🤭💕🤗
Wallflower Mercantile
i’m not a huge Gilmore girls fan, but destination stars hollow brought a lot of attention to Brighton! Find their website to learn more!
Destination Stars Hollow
“Pinball, Modern and Classic arcade games. All for one low price !”
A blast from the past… and all the pinball, old school arcade games you can imagine!! An unknown gem in Brighton that you have to experience.
FYI: usually only open friday, satur...
The Arcade | Brighton MI
Trying to escape the summer heat? 🥵
The rink in brighton (what i knew as Kensington Valley Ice Area), is the perfect solution. They offer open skate and sticks and pucks.
I grew up playing hockey here :)
Biggby Coffee Ice Cube Brighton
While it's not technically in Brighton, this is an amazing gem in the area! The Nature Center has something for everyone, including ropes courses and zip lines, animals to observe, a NatureScape park, and a play stream… the opportunities are endless....
Howell Nature Center
Island Lake is a state park in Brighton! It has a beautiful beach area, bike trails, and nature trails! As other descriptions say, it offers the “up north experience”
Island Lake Recreation Area - State of Michigan