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Patch Passport: Take a Day Trip to Fenton
Here is a list of must-do and must-see things in the Fenton area.
Quick: a long-lost friend is coming to the Fenton area and has asked you for some things-to-do and places-to-eat-and-shop suggestions.
What do you tell them?
Here is a daytrip guide to Fenton for a summer series called Patch Passport. The other Patch sites in Michigan — from New Baltimore to Saline and two dozen in between — are doing the same. So no matter what Patch town you visit, you'll have a guide.
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Food
- - Take your pick from nearly 75 creatively-named sandwiches such as the “Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Fenton” or the “No John, I’m Not Cheezing You." Just make sure you stop in before 4 p.m. if you're in a sandwich mood -- the at 4 p.m. and they are no longer available.
Other popular joints: and .
Lounging
- The is inviting with cushioned chairs and couches and a fireplace in a laid back atmosphere. In addition to 12 beers on tap and a wide selection of wines, the venue was voted the .
Shopping
- Fenton has a wide selection of consignment and antique shops including , C & C Resale, Treasure Shack and .
History
Fenton has plenty of .
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“The buildings in downtown Fenton are a testament to our community’s proud history,” said Donna Seger, president of the Fenton Historical Society. “Some have been part of the city’s landscape for as far back as 150 years."
, , old fire hall, and are considered treasures by many.
The is open on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. or by appointment.
Recreation
The Lakes
- Lake Fenton is the one of the biggest and busiest lakes around. Public access is located off Grove Park Road. (Launch temporarily closed on weekdays until July 24.)
Golf
- Looking to fit in a quick nine or 18? Try or . If you are looking for a challenge, try .
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