Michigan winters chill to the bone: Snow squalls whistle across plowed cornfields, through the branches of bare apple trees, and across byways. Despite all of this, the Ypsilanti-Ann Arbor area stays busy and warm.

We’ve compiled a list of museums and county parks (for the brave, brave few) to keep you company during the winter months.

Museums

Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
220 E. Ann Street, Ann Arbor
Explore nine galleries containing more than 250 interactive exhibits.

Chelsea Milling Company
201 W. North Street, Chelsea
Guests can take a tour through the Jiffy Mix packaging plant, makers of the world-famous line of baking products.

Chelsea Teddy Bear Factory Tour
400 N. Main Street, Chelsea
Learn how teddy bears are made at this factory and museum.

University of Michigan Museum of Art
525 S. State Street, Ann Arbor
The newly-renovated museum now has more space for collections, displays, temporary exhibitions, programs, and educational exploration of contemporary and antiquated art.

Yankee Air Museum
Willow Run Airport, Ypsilanti
Yankee Air Museum commemorates Southeast Michigan’s aviation history via World War II-era flyable aircraft, permanent and rotating displays, restoration projects, movie theater and educational programs

Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Collection & Miller Motors Hudson
100 E. Cross Street, Ypsilanti
The Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum tells the stories of car companies past: Apex Motors, Hudson, Tucker, Kaiser Frazer, Corvair and Hydramatic.

County parks and trails

Buhr Park
2751 Packard Road, Ann Arbor
Winter activities: Ice-skating

Ford Lake Park
9075 S. Huron River Drive, Ypsilanti
Winter activities: Cross-country skiing

Montibeller Park
4305 Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor
Winter activities: Sledding hill

Waterloo Recreation Area
16345 McClure Road, Chelsea
Winter activities: Cross-country skiing