Shelby Township
Nearly two square miles of beautiful, tree lined public parks catch the eye of visitors to Shelby Township, Michigan. Located in Macomb County, Shelby is one of the oldest established townships in the state of Michigan, created back in 1827. Considered one of the outermost suburbs of Detroit, Shelby Township is a haven from the bustling urban lifestyle of Motor City. With a 2010 population of 74,000, it is considered one of the most rapidly developing communities near metropolitan Detroit.
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There are many interesting things to keep you entertained in our unique city:
- People often claim they escape to the suburbs, and here, escape has new meaning. Five unique escape houses offer the thrills of figuring out clues and riddles to get out of a locked room.
- Close Quarters Tactical offers indoor shooting ranges and classes in pistol, rifle, and shotgun safety.
- Ready to go ghost hunting? The Dark Side of Shelby is a historic ghost walk and each trekker is given an electromagnetic field detector to monitor paranormal activity. Ghost tour is closed due to COVID, but it still in business.
- Bring out the wine connoisseur in you with a visit to Michigan by the Bottle Tasting Room. You can try locally-produced wines from all over the state while enjoying the warm and cozy atmosphere.
- Are you looking for nightlife in a comfortable setting? Shelby has Irish Pubs, traditional bar and grill establishments, live music, and an assortment of niche nightclubs that will fit everyone’s taste. Watch the Pistons, Lions or Tigers in nearby Detroit and return to our haven on Lake St. Clair afterward.
- If you like to get closer to the field, interact with players, and watch young talent develop, you have just a mile drive down Michigan 53 to Jimmy Johns Park, home of the Utica Unicorns. Minor League Baseball is one of the hottest sports venues in America, and the Unicorns are a competitive club.
The community has devoted much time and effort to create the parks that are its trademark. An astounding 13 parks
offer all-season outdoor activities near Shelby, including a few with unique offerings. If you’re a bird watcher, you can spot Blue Herons at Holland Ponds as you walk along miles of trails twisting between the many ponds. Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center has a natural history museum that celebrates the vibrant wildlife that still inhabits much of Michigan. All these parks in a suburban area with the feel of rural living makes living in Shelby Township a unique experience.
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