- TripBuzz found 21 things to do with kids in or near Jackson, Michigan, including 9 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chelsea.
- From The Bounce Castle to Suburban Bowling Lanes, the Jackson area offers 52 different types of family activities, including: Bowling, Movie Theaters, Golf and Hiking Trails.
- Jackson is a city located in south central Michigan. Named for President Andrew Jackson, the city has a rich historical background and features many historic sites and museums. Other attractions popular with locals and visitors include the areas beautiful city parks, the Michigan International Speedway, shopping, dining and lodging options.
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124 N Mechanic Street, Jackson, MI 49201
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The Michigan Theatre of Jackson Inc offers a variety of events including classic and art films, concerts, and live theater productions. The theatre originally opened in 1930 for vaudeville and movies.
4.1 Miles
Jackson is host to the Hickory Hills Golf Club, which features a 36 hole golf course. The course also features a driving range, multiple courses, and seasonal specials, with separate function rooms in the club house with a full bar and event menu.
19.5 Miles
Home to two ice surfaces, Arctic Coliseum is an 85,000 square foot center that is used for professional and public recreation. The center offers open skating to adults and children, as well as open figure skating and youth hockey leagues.
19.8 Miles
Chelsea Lanes provides hours of family-friendly entertainment. The bowling alley is open Tuesday through Saturday and features an on-site grill, party packages, Glow Bowl Events and an on-site pro shop.
19.9 Miles
The Jiffy Mix Company is a packaging plant that offers informational walkthrough visits. The guided tours consist of an educational video presentation, refreshments including a product sample and a stop at the gift shop.
19.9 Miles
The Chelsea Treehouse is a 9,000 square foot indoor play area with a climbing structure, several slides, swinging bridges, a toddler area and also, the tree house itself. There is a cafe as well as birthday party facilities.
20.0 Miles
Most people know Pierce Park as the site of a large rock that tends to be painted by locals for special occasions. The site also features picnic tables, a children's play structure, and open grassy areas for general play.
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400 North Main Street, Chelsea, MI 48118
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Based in a 35,000 square-foot warehouse, the Chelsea Teddy Bear Factory and Toy Museum is home to more than 100,000 teddy bears and other unique toys. During guided tours, guests will learn about the process of making teddy bears as well as the history behind them.
20.1 Miles
As an ice skating facility, Arctic Coliseum offers visitors public skating sessions and skate rentals for its ice rink. The center hosts several adult hockey leagues, as well as sticks and pucks sessions.
20.2 Miles
Founded in 1991, the Purple Rose Theatre is a professional theater that is dedicated to producing classic stories as well as new American plays. This intimate venue boasts only 168 seats, with seating on 3 sides of the stage.