Alex's Guidebook
Food scene
Common Grill
112 S Main StPerfect place for an upscale dinner
Delicious relaxed atmosphere BBQ with large portions. Chicken and waffles is one of our favorites... Don't forget the jiffy cornbread!
8 locals recommend
Smokehouse 52 BBQ - Chelsea
125 S Main StDelicious relaxed atmosphere BBQ with large portions. Chicken and waffles is one of our favorites... Don't forget the jiffy cornbread!
The BEST pastries and donuts. I love the pretzels, bear claws and cinnamon twists. Owners are great people... Get a little of everything and enjoy with a group.
Chelsea Bakery
117 S Main StThe BEST pastries and donuts. I love the pretzels, bear claws and cinnamon twists. Owners are great people... Get a little of everything and enjoy with a group.
Great place for lunchtime sandwiches. HUGE menu selection with fresh ingredients.
7 locals recommend
Mike's Deli
114 W Middle StGreat place for lunchtime sandwiches. HUGE menu selection with fresh ingredients.
Weber's Boutique Hotel
3050 Jackson AveGreat upscale restaurant known for their steaks.
Great local cafe for coffee and some pastries. Open late at night and often have live music!
12 locals recommend
Zou Zou's
101 N Main StGreat local cafe for coffee and some pastries. Open late at night and often have live music!
Small chain pizza joint that delivers. I have been told this was the original jets pizza!?
Jet's Pizza
506 N Main StSmall chain pizza joint that delivers. I have been told this was the original jets pizza!?
Cool bar with large selection of beers on tap. Next/attached to Jets pizza, so order a pizza and listen to live music
The Rumpus Room
510 N Main StCool bar with large selection of beers on tap. Next/attached to Jets pizza, so order a pizza and listen to live music
Active lifestyle
For the more active people
One of the top rated mountain bike trail systems in the state and in the top 50 in the country (singlefracks.com)
12 locals recommend
DTE Energy Foundation Trail
17819 Stockbridge Chelsea RdOne of the top rated mountain bike trail systems in the state and in the top 50 in the country (singlefracks.com)
Wonderful bike path that runs through Chelsea and connects to Ann Arbor. Located a half mile from the Airbnb.
7 locals recommend
Border-To-Border B2B Trail
Wonderful bike path that runs through Chelsea and connects to Ann Arbor. Located a half mile from the Airbnb.
Great mountain bike/hiking trail. More traditional style mountain bike trail with views of many inland lakes
Potawatomi Trail
Potawatomi TrailGreat mountain bike/hiking trail. More traditional style mountain bike trail with views of many inland lakes
Silver Lake Recreation
2 Crooked Lake TrailLocal swimming spot with sand beaches and local hiking trails
Entertainment
Unique theater with small audiences. Every seat is a great seat.
16 locals recommend
Purple Rose Theatre Company
137 Park StUnique theater with small audiences. Every seat is a great seat.
Sightseeing
Jiffy Mix
201 W North StTour the Jiffy factory!