Most People Have No Idea There’s A Fairy Garden Hiding In Michigan And It’s Magical
Sometimes it’s nice to escape reality and imagine being in a fantasy world filled with magical and mythical creatures. You can do this easily by picking up a copy of your favorite fantasy book. Or instead, you can make fantasy your reality by visiting this fairy garden in Traverse City, Michigan.
The Fairy Trails is located in the Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park in the Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan.
The 25-acre botanical garden is open year-round and focuses on native plants to northwest Michigan which creates an environmental sanctuary for local wildlife. With a winning combination of gorgeous flora and educational programs; the park is a must-visit destination for nature lovers.
Opened in 2020, the loop trail is located next to the Butterfly Garden and is a little over 0.1 miles in length. The trail has a small creek and plenty of perfect corners to search for fairy houses.
Arguably the best part of the fairy trail is that you can actually build your own fairy house and add it to the collection. The fairy home you create must be made of all-natural materials and built near the trailhead.
Since the gardens are open year-round, you can see how the fairies live during all four seasons. The botanical garden is admission-free and is a wonderful outdoor activity that everyone will enjoy.
Emily Tieman is a lifelong Michigander and has a love for locally owned small businesses. She is a freelance writer for Only In Your State and has her own vintage content creator business.
