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Daytime

Gardens and Golden Light at Nelson Meade

Start your morning at the quietest hour to explore the 141 acres of woodlands and gardens before the midday crowds arrive.

Best time: sunriseAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 07:37

    Nelson Meade County Farm Park

    Walk the trails while the park is empty and the morning light is soft. The mix of fields and gardens is best seen when the air is still.

  2. 08:47

    Zola Bistro

    Head to Zola Bistro for a late morning bite. The Mediterranean menu is perfect for a relaxed lunch after your walk.

  3. 09:47

    Nelson Meade County Farm Park

    Return to Nelson Meade County Farm Park for a second look. The afternoon sun highlights the different textures of the gardens and woodlands you missed earlier.

Local tip

The park opens at 08:00, so arriving at sunrise means you beat the opening time slightly. Check if the gate is accessible before your walk.

Check before you go

  • Nelson Meade County Farm Park hours are 08:00-21:00.
  • Zola Bistro is open Mo-Su 08:00-22:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ann Arbor (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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