Find Pinconning, Michigan where Deer Acres Storybook Amusement Park is located. It is 120 miles north of Detroit on Interstate 75.
Make reservations at a nearby hotel such as the Valley Plaza Resort, Doubletree Hotel, Fairfield Inn or American Inn. Try camping if the weather's good at Bay City State Recreation Area or Hoyle's Marina and Campgrounds.
Be aware that the park is not open year round. Check their website for hours and the park schedule.
Check out the storybook characters such as the Old Woman in a Shoe, the Three Little Pigs, Jack and Jill and Peter Pumpkin. These childhood favorites are made into life-size sculptures.
Hop on a ride. Each ride costs one ticket each. Select from the Antique Car Ride, the Narrated Safari Ride, the Narrated Train Ride, the Ferris wheel, the Carousel and the Moon Walk.
Feed the goats and deer in the petting zoo. Also watch the antics of the monkeys or view a live alligator.
Pack items for a barbecue or picnic. Deer Acres Storybook Amusement Park has both picnic areas and grilling amenities. Get a snack at Stacey's Sip and Snack, which sells such treats as hot dogs, pizza, popcorn, nachos, ice cream bars, cotton candy, snow cones and a variety of drinks.
