Overview
Brighton is a city in southeast Livingston County featuring a tranquil riverside boardwalk, the Mill Pond, historic cemeteries, local restaurants and art galleries.
4 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Ann Arbor)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
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- FNT Bishop International Airport, Flint — 30 mi away. Directions
- DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit — 31 mi away (major hub). Directions
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Do
Island Lake State Recreation Area has biking and walking trails, beaches, and a sporting clay course.
Buy
Eat
Eat Sagano
A Japanese restaurant.
Eat The Pound! Bar & Grill
A modern sports bar with live entertainment and a DJ.
Drink
Drink Brewery Becker
Brewery Becker is an atmospheric local brewery in Brighton, boasting its tasty beers and historic building that can be rented as a venue. The building, built in 1873, used to be called the Western House. It was built by a local farmer, and used to be a popular hotel in the area.
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