The jewel of downtown Plymouth is most certainly the beautiful Kellogg Park. Set right in the heart of the city, Kellogg Park is a wonderful place to go for a stroll, relax, or sunbathe.

The park is also home to several exciting events throughout the year, including live music, the city’s superb seasonal festivals, and Art in the Park, an art fair that sees hundreds of artists come from all over the country to showcase and create multitudes of different kinds of artwork.

If large events aren’t your thing, however, consider visiting the park on a sunny day and visiting its fountain. This brilliant monument was restored with a price tag of 1.2 million dollars! With that in mind, it’s safe to say that tossing a coin into this fountain won’t be a waste!

The Plymouth Farmers Market is one of the most popular farmers markets in Wayne County, and with good reason. Held on Saturdays during May through October from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the market features a wide variety of fun items. From local Michigan (in season) produce and flowers to eggs, meats, and baked goods, you’ll also find popcorn, cherry products, salsa & BBQ sauces, pastas & sauces, honey, jams & jellies and more.

Keep your eye out for a variety of handmade and recycled items including candles, soaps, lotions, hand-painted furniture & frames, jewelry, birdhouses and garden & holiday deco and more.

Downtown Plymouth has been the subject of extensive artistic renovation in recent years. Now, visitors and locals alike can enjoy the Plymouth ArtWalk, a downtown outdoor gallery tour marked by various murals and public art installations.

Most of these were made by local artists and depict unique subjects and styles. The artwalk is a self-guided tour, and many people have begun treating it as a kind of scavenger hunt as they make their way through downtown. The best part of seeing these beautiful murals is that the activity is completely free.

Michigan is full of farmland bolstered by the unique climate of the Great Lakes. That means there are countless places to pick your own fruit and enjoy fresh, local produce of all kinds. One of the best places near Plymouth Michigan is Plymouth Orchards & Cider Mill.

This orchard is open seasonally for apple picking, hayrides, holiday celebrations, and much more. Also, the orchard produces its own cider in the on-site cider mill and is widely known for its apple cider doughnuts and other baked goods. Apple picking kicks off in August and lasts into late October.

Fans of golf will be glad to learn that Plymouth is home to several popular golf courses. These include Brae Burn Golf Course, Hilltop Golf Course, and Saint John’s Resort. The most famous, however, is probably Fox Hills.

This high-end course has won many awards for its three greens, which feature a total of 63 holes. Set against the backdrop of the beautiful Michigan hill country, Fox Hills is one of the most popular golf courses in the region. It is a well-known event center too, particularly for weddings.

The Plymouth Historical Museum features a fascinating collection of artifacts from many periods of American history. These come from not just Michigan but also many places around the country.

Highlights of the exhibits include items belonging to President Abraham Lincoln, historical cars and weapons, and a recreated Victorian home. Also included are items from the town’s history with highlights from local businesses, many of which are still open.

“Don’t miss the Lincoln Collection, a room filled with priceless artifacts from the life and time period of our 16th president. As our tour guide explained, this exhibit includes pieces that the Smithsonian and Henry Ford Museum would “love to get their hands on,” such as original signed documents and locks of Abraham Lincoln’s hair.”Jennifer Bowman

On top of that, the museum hosts events for kids where they can learn about both local and national history in a fun and interactive way.

Penn Theatre is located in downtown Plymouth Michigan. This historic venue opened in the 1940s as a single-screen movie theater, and it remains the same to this day.

It underwent renovations in the 1960s and was slated for closure in the early 2000s when the community rallied, raising money for necessary updates to the building. It remains a beloved fixture of the community and still features the design and decor of the 1960s.

You can still see movies there — both classic and new. Make sure to bring cash because Penn Theatre doesn’t accept cards.

Plymouth’s historic Old Village area is a neighborhood with its own unique character. Homes and buildings here date back to the 1840′s, but today the energy is fresh with new restaurants, shops and services! The Old Village is one of the most walkable areas in Metro Detroit. Enjoy a sidewalk meal on a patio of one of our several eateries, or a pint in a cozy pub…or even some time in one of our several retail shops or salons. Bring your friends or meet new ones…it’s all happening here in The Old Village!

Mexican food for Sunday brunch? Why not! What’s better than breakfast steak tacos and chimichurri chicken chilaquiles (eggs, chicken, corn chips and cheese) after a night of partying? If breakfast isn’t in the cards, then check out all the lunch and dinner favorites like tacos to enchiladas. And don’t forget sopapillas (essentially fried bread with dipping sauces) for dessert! Lots of Mexican and Michigan beers too.

Need caffeine? Skip the chains and head straight for Espresso Elevado for a coffee fix. Interesting lattes and locally made baked goods give a morning jolt. The seasonal beveragess just hit the menu so hurry over to try the pumpkin inspired Calabaza latte (also recommended with chocolate milk) and the candied clove cap with cloves and molasses.

Outside of downtown, this sports bar (literally so many TVs) features BBQ classics from their smokehouse like brisket and pulled pork. Everything is “slow smoked” for 14 hours using cherry, hickory, and apple woods. Also: at least 10 kinds of salads for those trying to be healthy (buy why?). Outposts in Birmingham and Royal Oak purportedly coming soon.

Seeking a classic dining experience? Head straight to The Sardine Room in downtown Plymouth. As the name implies, this heavily-seafood oriented restaurant is open for dinner only. New American cuisine and crave-worthy cocktails, such as the “Cinder” with mezcal, lime, and jalapeno-infused tequila, await. Happy hour in the bar from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. offers dollar oysters as well as beer and cocktail specials.

Just down the block from The Post and Penn Grill sits this cozy Irish pub. Think quintessential Irish food like fish and chips and beef stew — definite comfort food. Try it for the laid-back atmosphere and live music.

Traditional American cuisine here means big salads, classic deli sandwiches, steaks, burgers, and calzones. More intriguing? Pepperoni rolls on the app menu, and late-night by-the-slice pizza Thursday through Saturday. Also a good spot to catch a sports game on one of the many bar TVs.

Open since 1978, The Post is a Plymouth staple serving up a huge variety of bar food like wings and burgers as well as crab cakes, fish tacos, and calamari. Pop on in for lunch while walking around the small shops and boutiques downtown.

The name really says it all, right? Pizza and wine. . . yes please! Authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas are cooked for 2 minutes at 900 degrees and are well sized for sharing (or hoarding all to one's self). And while pizza is clearly the main event, Italian salads and antipasti are ripe with prosciutto, goat cheese, pine nuts, and focaccia. Mostly Italian wines on offer, as well as local Michigan beers. It gets super crowded and they don’t take reservations, so arrive early and thirsty.

Ready for an afternoon sipper? Liberty Street Brewing produces beer on-site in Plymouth’s historic district. A bit tricky to locate, but once there find a friendly atmosphere in which to sample all the brews on tap. Some of their beers, like the seasonal Punkin’ Pie Ale is being released across the state, but some are harder to find, so this is the best place to see the whole selection. And after coming across a favorite, pick up a growler to go!