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

Overview

Milan is a city in both Washtenaw County (Michigan) and Monroe County (Michigan)

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

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Best things about Milan

Hack House Museum

Milan Veterans Wall of Honor

Dedicated on November 11, 2011, this monument not only includes the names of the deceased, but also those from Milan who served in the U.S.

Milan Dragway

Attend one of a few drag races to quench your need for speed.

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 — 19 mi away (major hub). Directions
TOL Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport, Toledo — 35 mi away. 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 Hack House Museum, Milan Veterans Wall of Honor
Lunch Life is Sweet Bakery & Cafe
Afternoon Milan Dragway

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

Food for you

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

Map

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Understand

Founded in 1831 by John Marvin as Tolanville, it was later renamed after Milan albeit pronounced similar to German Mailand. It was a village until 1967.