Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad
Crossroads Village is located 57 minutes from the Ovid Inn Event Center. An excerpt from geneseecountyparks.org: Escape the hustle of modern life and journey back to a simpler time at Crossroads Village. Step into an authentic Great Lakes town reminiscent of the turn of the last century, boasting 34 historic structures and a vibrant community […]
Ionia Free Fair and Ionia Fairgrounds
The Ionia Free Fair and Ionia Fairgrounds are located at 317 S Dexter St, Ionia, MI 48846, just 47 minutes down M-21. Established in 1915, this is one of the country’s largest fairs, and it draws a huge crowd every summer! For more information about dates and offerings, check these links below: Google Page Website […]
Frankenmuth: Michigan’s Little Bavaria
Frankenmuth, Michigan is located 1 hour and 5 minutes from the Ovid Inn Event Center. An excerpt from https://www.frankenmuth.org/: Willkommen to Michigan’s Little Bavaria Step into your home away from home… Frankenmuth. Experience the holiday magic in Michigan’s Little Bavaria this year. Around every corner, you will find festive cheer and the Christmas spirit as […]
Creekside Hobbies
Just around the corner from the Ovid Inn, located on M-21, is Creekside Hobbies. A destination for RC enthusiasts. Specializing in RC rock crawling and monster trucks! Offering competitions as well as open running. Custom truck building and sales. RC techs on site to make repairs and help with questions. This destination has a growing […]
Rails to Trails Trailhead
Over 40 miles of trails begins just steps from the front door of the Ovid Inn! Perfect for biking and hiking, and touring Clinton, Ionia, and Shiawassee counties. About this trail: Length 41.3 miles Trail end points: Fred Meijer Grand River Valley Rail Trail (Ionia) and W. Main St. (Owosso) States: Michigan Counties: Clinton, Ionia, Shiawassee More information: https://www.traillink.com/trail/fred-meijer-clinton-ionia-shiawassee-trail/
Becker’s Bridal
“As one of the nation’s oldest and largest bridal salons, Becker’s Bridal has served over 100,000 brides with over 100 years of combined service. We have over 2,000 bridal gowns in stock ranging in sizes 2-32 from over 30 designers. Our newly renovated and expanded salon is still Home of the Magic Room but now […]
Wharton Center for Performing Arts
“Located on the campus of Michigan State University, Wharton Center for Performing Arts brings the best of touring Broadway and performing arts to Mid-Michigan. We believe access to the arts ignites creativity, drives innovation, and cultivates lasting memories. Through the generous support of our donors, subscribers and community partners, we provide education programs that inspire […]
Tom’s Western Store & Rodeo
Tom’s Western Store in Ovid is also home to Tyler Arena events, featuring the Michigan Little Britches Rodeo. Tom Tyler and parents Ross & Genevieve opened the store in the 1960’s, and it has evolved to be a quintessential staple of the horse riding and western community today. With a great selection, incredible customer service, […]
North Pole Express
Climb Aboard! Join us for a nostalgic journey to the Christmas of yesteryear when you climb aboard the North Pole Express, pulled by the world-famous Pere Marquette 1225! Depart from the Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso for a four and a half hour, round trip excursion to the Village of Ashley’s Country Christmas. Upon arrival […]
Sleepy Hollow State Park
Nestled just 10 minutes south of the Ovid Inn, Sleepy Hollow State Park beckons outdoor enthusiasts with 2,600 sprawling acres of scenic beauty. Centered around the picturesque, 410-acre Lake Ovid, this park is popular with paddlers, equestrians, campers, boaters and others. The park is home to a modern campground, two cabins, a swim beach, a boating […]