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From golfing to swimming to shopping, the Howell area is the chosen destination for thousands of residents and visitors seeking great outdoor and indoor recreation opportunities. | |
| The City of Howell Recreation Department |
http://www.cityofhowell.org/
(517) 546-0693
The City of Howell Recreation Department oversees a comprehensive program of classes, day camps, team sports, special events and swimming programs for residents. The Recreation Center, located just west of downtown, is the hub of these activities year-round. |
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Camping is available at private campgrounds as well as at facilities run by the State of Michigan. Within a short drive from Howell, both Brighton and Pinckney Recreation areas offer camping, boating, fishing, swimming, hiking and cross-country skiing. |
| Dining |
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Howell Area Chamber Member Restaurants |
Restaurants-from family style to high style, charming pubs, familiar fast-food outlets and gourmet eateries-are sprinkled throughout the area. To some, a perfect day is shopping in Howell, followed by a relaxing meal in an area restaurant. |
| Hockey |
Livingston County Hockey Association (517) 548-4355
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| Howell Area Aquatic Center |
http://www.howellschools.com/aquatic (517) 548-6355
Residents and visitors can enjoy water activities year-round at the beautiful Howell Area Aquatic Center, located adjacent to the high school field house. The state-of-the-art indoor pool also accommodates wheelchair users with a ramp leading directly into the shallow end. |
| Golf Courses |
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Howell Area Chamber Member Golf Courses |
Golf is the recreational sport of choice for thousands in the Howell area. Livingston County is gaining a reputation as a golfing destination, with 25 public and private courses attracting golfers from throughout the state.
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| Nature Center |
The Howell Conference and Nature Center http://www.howellnaturecenter.org (517) 546-0249
The Howell Conference and Nature Center provides a unique venue for animal lovers and sports enthusiasts. A wild animal rehabilitation compound affords views of hawks, owls, deer and other native species. The Center's rolling terrain provides an ideal location for hiking, cross-country skiing and sledding.
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| Metroparks |
http://www.metroparks.com/index.php (800) 47-PARKS
The Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority operates three large metroparks within a thirty-minute drive from Howell. Swimming, golf, tobogganing, cross-country skiing, nature programs, fishing and boating are just some of the features of these popular parks.
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| Shopping |
(517) 548-1795
Shopping is many people's favorite indoor sport. Historic Downtown Howell is home to small shops, restaurants and boutiques housed in charming turn-of-the-century buildings that have been lovingly maintained or carefully restored. The Tanger Outlet Center shopping mall on the west end of town and large retail developments on the east end provide shopping diversity to satisfy just about everyone.
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| Soccer Arena's |
Kicks and Sticks Sports Arena (517) 545-7778
Year-round, soccer and roller hockey come to life at Kicks and Sticks. Adults and kids of all ages and skill levels can sign up for house teams, clinics or leagues.
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| Thompson Lake/Howell City Park |
(517) 546-0693
Howell is fortunate to have Thompson Lake within its boundaries, and one of the area's major parks, Howell City Park, is adjacent to the lake. Area residents use the park during the summer months for swimming, boating, picnicking and playground activities. In the fall, colorful vistas abound, and ice-skating and sledding are winter traditions.
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| Other numbers to know: |
Livingston County Convention & Visitors Bureau www.lccvb.org or (517) 548-1795
Michigan Travel Bureau http://www.usaring.com/travel/bureaus.htm (800) 543-2937
Michigan Department of Tourism http://www.michigan.org
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