Midland, Michigan: Top 10 Things to Do (2022)

[@jaxthewolf4572]

I am a michigander that's been living in Detroit my whole life. The Midland is definitely a place I'm considering moving to if I can't leave Michigan. And as a lover of nature and gardens myself, Dow gardens sounds promising. And it's not just the activities, the economy is great I hear, there's not much crime and the people tend to be polite

[@PeterOwenFilms]

So cool you are considering Midland! You can have a nice big house and garden for not too much money. It's super safe. People are nice. Great place to live!

[@jaxthewolf4572]

@@PeterOwenFilms I'm super hype to leave this dull spot I'm living in, Midland here I come 😜

[@Panzerguy-xh1de]

Born and raised here it’s nice

[@PeterOwenFilms]

Me too 😄😄

[@austinking3597]

Love this video! When we first got an opportunity to move across the country here for work, we were very excited. 2 months in and we've experienced over half of your list, couldn't be happier to be in Midland!

[@PeterOwenFilms]

Thank you! Midland is a great place especially in the summer. Glad you’re enjoying it!

[@grantmurschel9738]

Great video and excellent drone footage. I've lived in the midlands for almost 10 years and it is a hidden gem that's overlooked by many. Lots of exciting things to do here and a budding coffeehouse and restaurant scene as well. Thanks for making this video and highlighting Midland!

[@PeterOwenFilms]

Thank you so much for your nice comment! I am so glad the video made Midlanders proud. The next time you here anything about midland being boring just send them this video 😆

[@EricWhiteTheGamer]

Okay, I’m 19 and work for the city. I’ve got to say, once you’re really in college you probably want to leave you get so bored. Also can add that we now are an annual host of the PGA

[@PeterOwenFilms]

There's plenty to do especially in the summer Bon fires, tennis, golf, bike rides, frisbee golf, the tridge, gardening. In the winter there's indoor stuff!

[@SandyHansenPhotography]

We live in beautiful Charlevoix…. Please share places to stay when you do your travel videos.

[@PeterOwenFilms]

I love Charlevoix. I live in California so not too many chances to travel Michigan unfortunately!

[@spencerschneider6724]

You forgot Pizza Sams!

[@PeterOwenFilms]

Hahah how could I forget!

[@phillipshepard6917]

I grew up in Midland, graduated from Midland Senior High in 1961. I went to The University of Michigan Medical School and got my MD in 1968. I was an intern and resident at Midland Hospital 1968-1970 and 1972-73. I spent the next several decades in other places. When I returned to visit Michigan for my 50th medical class reunion in 2018 there were many nostalgic moments. The biggest change for me was the transformation of the local hospital into the huge Mid-Michigan Medical Center. Because Dow Chemical started there almost all the chemical research was done in Midland. There were a lot of educated people at the plant. The voters valued education and were willing to finance the public schools. Midland, sitting over a "sea of brine" was an island of economic success in the Lower Peninsula when the Upper Peninsula mines and forests ceased operation and the auto plants in Detroit closed.

[@PeterOwenFilms]

Thank you for sharing and very well put! The residents of Midland have worked hard to make the city beautiful and a great place to live 😀

[@ebass930]

Loved the video, tons of lovely footage of a place I've called home my whole life, though I gotta say flying your drone over loons stadium while a game is going on is a bad idea, if that is your footage please fly responsibly. As a fellow drone pilot none of us want to see anyone get hurt or the rules get more restrictive.

[@PeterOwenFilms]

Thank you so much for watching! I did check to make sure it was legal, but I understand your point. It was nice to fly freely in Midland as compared to California where there are so many restrictions. Thanks again 😄

[@RichardKincade]

I have to agree with ebass930. Loved the video but I’d be careful flying over events like that. It’s not a state regulation but the FAA isn’t particularly fond of flying over events and flying or hovering over people. There’s only one DJI drone I know of that it’s allowed to fly over people and it requires a propellor guard and swapping to a lighter Japanese battery to fit under the weight limit.

[@PaintedPears]

I worked at dow gardens a few years ago and I remember having to tell someone not to fly a drone because it was against the rules. Maybe it was you!

[@PeterOwenFilms]

Oh shoot - no it wasn’t me! I never stepped inside dow gardens with the drone.

[@jorgeduvalricoy7678]

Thanks Peter!!! My kids best memories are in Midland and casted in their hearts.

[@PeterOwenFilms]

You’re so welcome! Midland is a wonderful place. So many great things to do in a small and affordable community. Pretty amazing how great the quality of life is there!

[@cindywilliams3542]

Hey thanks for the video!!! Some of my best buddies live in Midland and Bay City. I currently live in Montrose Co. and I'm seriously thinking about buying property in Midland to be close to my crew. Native Coloradoan and I love my state but loved it more 3 million less ppl ago. Due to climate change and being close to my buds weighing my options. Taxes are really high in Michigan compared to Colorado so looking at all my options.

[@PeterOwenFilms]

You’re so welcome! It’s a great place to live and low cost of living. I also love Colorado. That’s where I developed my love of hiking and nature 😄

[@cindywilliams3542]

@@PeterOwenFilms Fabulous place to hike camp and bike.

[@sienna_personal]

It's a hidden gem 💎

[@PeterOwenFilms]

It really is!! And best of all, the cost of living is low!!! 😜

[@mlmitch3eli387]

It’s weird seeing your childhood city from a drone view

[@PeterOwenFilms]

Oh yea for sure. It’s an entirely new perspective that was previously reserved for the birds 🦅

[@mlmitch3eli387]

🦢 🦅 🐦 🍂 🌳 🌲

[@robertrussell4338]

I love Midland MI, it’s pretty, clean and welcoming

[@PeterOwenFilms]

Me too! Good people and a great way of life without costing a bazillion dollars

[@JanRoberts-f1g]

Forgot to tell you (when we were at White Pockets), I lived in Midland for awhile in 1978/79 until I joined the Navy. Love the gardens .

[@PeterOwenFilms]

Jan!! You found me!! I so enjoyed meeting you and being on that tour. I’ll never forget it for as long as I live! That’s so crazy you lived in Midland! My parents were just starting to have my older brothers at that time so maybe you met them! You’re such a cool lady!!

[@garyyoung7862]

My 6th grade girlfriend dug the first shovel of dirt at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Tridge back in 1980/81.

[@PeterOwenFilms]

And you didn’t marry her?!?!?

[@PrettyGarbo]

Thanks for the video! Planning a day trip to Michigan and Midland is definitely a destination I’m excited to explore

[@PeterOwenFilms]

You’re so welcome! Enjoy Midland! For a small town it packs a big punch!

[@scottstallings5029]

WHAT BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY! JUST LIKE YOU......😍

[@PeterOwenFilms]

Well thank you Scott ☺️

[@scottstallings5029]

It's my pleasure.....☺️

[@jaxthewolf4572]

He's a beautiful country? Just kidding

[@ShimonMeetsWorld]

Great video on Michigan! Ever since my Mum (or Mom for you haha) went there I’ve always wanted to visit

[@PeterOwenFilms]

Thank you!!! Looks like you know the struggle of making these videos! I hope you can visit - best to come in the summer 😆

[@ShimonMeetsWorld]

@@PeterOwenFilms I definitely do haha. Thanks, will keep that in mind!

[@jaxthewolf4572]

I think you'll enjoy it here! So many great places in Michigan. My main complaint are the winters XD

[@emiliafayed8365]

Great video Peter ..

[@PeterOwenFilms]

Thank you Emilia!!!!

[@talisha5863]

Great video….curious if there is a shopping district with malls/outlets as well as outdoor markets in Midland? What are the most popular restaurants?

[@PeterOwenFilms]

There are some stores and a very empty mall. They have a farmer’s market and downtown area. It’s not a shopping or restaurant hot spot though by any means. It has a few nice restaurants downtown!

[@talisha5863]

@@PeterOwenFilms You’re awesome…..thanks again for sharing and the additional feedback👍🏽

[@PeterOwenFilms]

@@talisha5863 You’re so welcome! 😃

[@TheJansenJournal]

Nice work Peter!

[@PeterOwenFilms]

Thank you so much!!

[@kristeninman9791]

Love it! Whiting Forest is actually located within Dow Gardens.

[@PeterOwenFilms]

Thank you! I guess I could squeeze one more into my top 10 then! What would you put in there?

[@kristeninman9791]

@@PeterOwenFilms This is such a great list! 😊 The plentiful city parks and the new wellness park? City Forest and the sled hill / toboggan run? The rail trail? Cool stores like Recess and places like Grove that repurpose old buildings.

[@PeterOwenFilms]

@@kristeninman9791 Those are great ideas! There's also the skateboard park I forgot about! I guess it's time for round two :)

[@robloxkidsandfortnite767]

I'm happy that you put the nature center their because its actually my favorite place in all of midland believe it or not.

[@robloxkidsandfortnite767]

2:55

[@PeterOwenFilms]

Thank you so much for watching! I believe it! I love the Nature Center too. I saw so many awesome birds out there on my visits in 2020 including a Bald Eagle and all kinds of interesting ducks :)

[@romi.114]

Where is midland

[@PeterOwenFilms]

Michigan 😀

[@embunstories]

Awesome 👍👍👍

[@PeterOwenFilms]

Thank youuuu! 😄

[@LiveLongNaturee]

Thanks for sharing a great video. Let's stay in touch. I turned on the bell, I subscribed. Greetings from Turkey🙋‍♀️🇹🇷🌺🙏🔔

[@PeterOwenFilms]

Thank you so much!! I have been to Turkey! Beautiful Istanbul and Cappadocia :) Glad to have you as a KZbin friend :)