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The beauty of the Irish Hills Area...with its green rolling hills and over 50 clear blue lakes...puts the Irish Hills at the top of the list for family fun! At its best all year around, the spring and summer months bring warmth to the lakes and beaches and in the fall, the colors are unsurpassed anywhere. The winter months bring silence to the hills for cross country skiers and those who hunt and fish.
Hidden Lake Gardens
6280 W. Munger Rd., Tipton
517-431-2060
This 755 acre arboretum, maintained by Michigan State University, is a beautifully landscaped garden complete with a greenhouse/conservatory featuring tropical, arid and temperate houses. Visitors may take advantage of five miles of hiking trails, drive the paved roads which wind through the property or take advantage of all the special events and wonderful classes put on by MSU at the Gardens year-round!
Port-to-Port Adventure Golf
5768 US-12 Tipton
517-431-2262
Irish Hills Family Fun Starts Here! This popular attraction features a 19 hole miniature golf course in a garden setting with a nautical theme, 18 station bankshot basketball and batting cages! [Seasonal]
Irish Hills Twin Towers
8424 US 12, Onsted
You could once climb the stairs to the top of twin towers for a picturesque view of the Irish Hills, however, the Towers are now, unfortunately, closed to the public. The Twin Towers continue to stand as a wonderful Irish Hills landmark!
Mystery Hill
US-12, Irish Hills
517-467-2517
Gravity seems to have gone haywire and all sense of balance disrupted in this mystifying house. Guided tours are conducted every half hour. [Seasonal]
St Joseph's Shrine
8743 US-12, Cambridge Township 49265
517-467-2183
This shrine has been described as an inspired folk art environment. Constructed during the Depression, the shrine depicts the crucifixion of Christ. A peaceful, serene and thought-provoking experience you won’t want to miss while traveling in the Irish Hills of Lenawee County.
Walker Tavern Historic Site
13220 M-50, Onsted, MI 49265
517-467-4401
A historic museum site, and a Michigan State Park, featuring a Federal style farmhouse and New England barn used during the early 19th century as a stop along the Detroit-Chicago stagecoach line. The Walker Tavern Historic Site interprets Michigan’s frontier settlement and stagecoach eras during the first half of the nineteenth century. Ongoing improvements are scheduled for 2006-2007. [Seasonal]
Walter J. Hayes State Park
1220 Wamplers Lake Rd. Onsted
517-467-7401
This State park has a public beach, playground, boat launch and camp sites on beautiful Wamplers Lake, located in the Irish Hills! Click Here for Park Info
Irish Hills Fun Center
5600 US-12, Tipton
517-431-2217
A family entertainment center featuring Go-Karts, Water Slide, Bumper Boats and 18 holes of Miniature Golf. [Seasonal]
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