Durand, MI, is packed with great kid-friendly activities for family fun. Take your kids to discover the railroad history of Michigan, play challenging and thrilling games at HQ Fun Bunker, and enjoy a day of outdoor activities in one of the city parks.
1. Visit Durand Union Station and Michigan Railroad History Museum
Take your kids to discover the local history at the 116-year old Durand Union Station, one of the most photographed depots in the country. The historic train depot is also home to the Michigan Railroad History Museum, which preserves the state’s railroad history.
The museum displays one of the state’s most extensive collections of railroad artifacts. Glimpse the rich railroad history of Michigan through a vast collection of exhibits and visit the Henry Earle Riggs Library and Margaret Zdunic Archives for a wealth of railroad information, including photographs, documents, and union materials.
Address and Opening Hours
Durand Union Station is at 200 S. Railroad Street, and the museum is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2. Enjoy Exciting Family Entertainment at the HQ Fun Bunker
Treat your family to a day of skill-based games and have loads of fun and laughter at the HQ Fun Bunker. Find your way out of the challenging escape room, test your mettle ax throwing, and push the boundaries of your hand and eye coordination shooting with a primitive bow and arrow. HQ Fun Bunker has a great bowling alley and an arcade packed with exciting games. They also offer fowling, a hybrid game that combines football with bowling pins.
When your family’s tummies start to rumble, there is all-American food and plenty of it on the menu at Tiger Shark Café. HQ Fun Bunker is also a great venue to host your kid’s next birthday party and offer a variety of birthday specials.
Address and Opening Hours
HQ Fun Bunker is at 1006 N Saginaw Street and is open in summer from April on Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays between 2 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. In winter, the opening hours change in October from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
3. Have Outdoor Fun in the City Parks
Durand has over 30 acres of recreational space where you and your family can enjoy various outdoor activities in the fresh air. The best is, it doesn’t cost you anything. Trumble Park and Optimist Park are the ideal open spaces to play volleyball and basketball and enjoy a family barbecue. The parks have gazebos, pavilions, picnic benches, grills, playgrounds, and restroom facilities. Optimist Park also has a concession stand.
If you want to go hiking, head out to Soloc Wildlands Pond and enjoy nature on the Wood Chip Trail or take your family for a picnic at Shaw Park, Lions Park, or Diamond District Park, that have picnic tables.
Spend a day of quality time with your family and make memories your kids will never forget. Visit Randy Wise Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Durand today to ensure your family’s safety on the road. Our qualified technicians perform expert maintenance and repair services to keep your vehicle in top running condition.
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