Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Dexter

Feeling inspired by the excitement of the Winter Games? You don’t have to travel far to get in on the seasonal spirit. Around Dexter, you’ll find places where families can lace up skates, enjoy indoor winter fun, or plan easy day trips to nearby skiing, tubing or sledding spots. Whether you’re looking to stay close to home or head out for a weekend adventure, these ideas can help you make the most of the season. Just be sure to double-check hours, weather conditions and reservation details before heading out.

⛸️ Ice Skating & Indoor Winter Fun

Arctic Coliseum

Address: 501 Coliseum Dr, Chelsea, MI 48118

Phone: (734) 433-4444

Details: Arctic Coliseum offers public skating sessions, lessons, and hockey programs in a full-size indoor rink. It’s about a 10–15 minute drive from Dexter, making it the closest and most convenient skating option.

Yost Ice Arena

Address: 1116 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Phone: (734) 764-6400

Details: Located on the University of Michigan campus, Yost Ice Arena hosts seasonal public skate sessions in a historic collegiate rink. It’s roughly a 20–25 minute drive from Dexter and offers a unique skating atmosphere when open to the public.

🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Mt Brighton Ski Area

Address: 4141 Bauer Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

Phone: (810) 229-9581

Details: Mt Brighton features downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing, lessons, and night skiing across a variety of runs. It’s about a 25–30 minute drive from Dexter, making it one of the easiest ski options in the region.

Alpine Valley Ski Area

Address: 6775 Highland Rd, White Lake, MI 48383

Phone: (248) 887-2180

Details: Alpine Valley offers skiing, snowboarding, terrain parks, tubing, and lessons on varied terrain. It’s roughly a 50–55 minute drive from Dexter and works well for a half-day or evening winter trip.

☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

Winter in Dexter brings plenty of chances to enjoy the outdoors once snow settles in. Open park space and natural elevations around town quickly become favorite sledding spots after fresh snowfall.

Dexter spots to consider:

• Hudson Mills Metropark features broad open hillsides that work well for sledding when snow conditions allow. Its wide layout and easy access make it a popular local option for winter play. (Source: Huron-Clinton Metroparks)

Further outdoors:

• Rolling Hills County Park — The larger slopes and open terrain in this park allow for longer sled runs once snow conditions are right. It’s about a 30–35 minute drive from Dexter and offers a bigger sledding setup without heading to a ski resort.

Bundle up, stay safe and have fun wherever winter takes you!

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