The winter season often makes life relatively boring and keeps us trapped indoors. How can we tackle these challenges without breaking our wallets and find something we can actually enjoy?
Here is a guide on how to do just that. Whether you use this guide with family or friends, it may spark some inspiration to get through this gloomy winter season.
- Ice Skating: Even if you have never gone ice skating before, I welcome you to try. Hitting the rink makes for a memorableexperience. Ice skating can be a great outing with friends or family. Some great places that offer ice skating to the public include:The Buhr Park Outdoor Ice Arena, The Yost Ice Arena, and The Ann Arbor Ice Cube. Not only are these places affordable, they create memories for a lifetime.
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Walking through the woods is a great way to enjoy nature even when its snowy. (Abbey Samuels) Winter Walk: Usually the freezing winter weather motivates us to stay indoors as much as possible. Sometimes going on a winter walk can have lots of benefits. The stillness and calm of the cold season creates a peaceful environment to explore. Some of the top nature trails in Ann Arbor are: The Bird Hills Nature Area, The Matthaei Botanical Gardens, or The Nichols Arboretum. Exposure to the natural light and physical activity combats any winter blues you may be feeling, boosting your overall mood. When you return home you can warm back up with some delicious hot drinks or a cozy meal.
- Visit Museums: Visiting a museum this winter is both educational and full of all sorts of entertainment. Whether it be the Natural History Museum, the Hands on Museum, or even the University of Michigan Art Museum,you have the opportunity to explore new topics, spark curiosity,
Visiting a museum this winter is both educational and full of all sorts of entertainment. (Sarah Parlette, WDIV) and see unique art.
- Sledding:Some of the best sledding locations are Veterans Memorial Park, Buhr Park, or Rolling Hills County Park. Whether you go sledding with your family or with your friends, it will be a great time that you’ll never forget. Here is a review on great sledding and skiing spots in the community: Students Enjoy Winter Fun in the Community
- Fun & Games: Some fun indoor activities include: going bowling at Revel and Roll, playing arcade games at Pinball Pete’s, or going on a shopping
Three-year-old Iris Zylstra laughs while she tugs on her mother Becky’s arm as they make their way back up a sledding hill with friend Mary Reid, 3, at Veterans Memorial Park on Monday afternoon. Melanie Maxwell | AnnArbor.com (AnnArbor.com) spree at the Briarwood Mall.
