Fenton, Michigan travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Fenton is a city in Central Michigan.

1 sights · 4 things to do · 2 places to eat

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Fenton

Fenton Museum

Silver Lake Park

Freedom Park

Fenton's first park, town square of Fenton in 1834, and where Civil War soldiers practised their drills.

Bush Park

One of the largest parks in Fenton at 5.5 acres and the Shiawassee River runs through the park.

Conklin Park

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: 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

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
FNT Bishop International Airport, Flint — 12 mi away. Directions
DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit — 44 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Fenton Museum, Silver Lake Park, Freedom Park
Lunch Fenton House Restaurant
Afternoon Bush Park, Conklin Park
Dinner Fenton Hotel Tavern & Grille

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

The French Laundry, 125 W Shiawassee Ave (corner of Shiawassee Ave and Adelaide St), Fenton MI, (810) 629-8852, .

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder