Overview
Canton is a township of almost 100,000 people (2020) in Wayne County in the state of Michigan.
2 sights · 5 things to do · 3 places to eat · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Canton
Cherry Hill, Michigan
A traditional small hamlet within Canton township, with a number of buildings built in the Italianate style, and a very Celebration, Florida vibe.
Canton Historical Museum
The Village Theater at Cherry Hill
Sky Zone Canton
Heritage Park
Arctic Edge Ice Arena
Plan your trip
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: Aug and Sep. (climate data from nearby Ypsilanti)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit — 9 mi away (major hub). Directions
- FNT Bishop International Airport, Flint — 48 mi away. Directions
Interstate 275 travels through Canton.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Canton Historical Museum, Heritage Park, High Velocity Sports
- Lunch Pizzawala's Made Differently
- Afternoon Arctic Edge Ice Arena, Sky Zone Canton
- Dinner Al Ameer
Day 2
- Morning Cherry Hill, Michigan
- Lunch Toarminas Pizza Canton
- Afternoon The Village Theater at Cherry Hill
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
Interstate 275 travels through Canton.
See
See Cherry Hill, Michigan
A traditional small hamlet within Canton township, with a number of buildings built in the Italianate style, and a very Celebration, Florida vibe.
Do
Do The Village Theater at Cherry Hill
Buy
Eat
Eat Al Ameer
Reasonable Middle-Eastern restaurant
Eat Toarminas Pizza Canton
Pizza, wings, subs, salads.
Eat Pizzawala's Made Differently (Curry on Crust Desi Pizza)
Pizzeria with Indian flavors. Offers both Indian fusion pizza with ingredients such as paneer and ginger as well as traditional American style pizzas. Has fusion sides such as Masala Chicken wings.
Sleep
Nearby
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Livonia
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Garden City
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Ypsilanti
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