A Visitor's Guide to Fenton
Here is a list of must-do and must-see things in the Fenton area.
Quick: a long-lost friend is coming to the Fenton area and has asked you for some things-to-do and places-to-eat-and-shop suggestions.
What do you tell them?
Here is a daytrip guide to Fenton for a summer series called Patch Passport. The other Patch sites in Michigan — from New Baltimore to Saline and two dozen in between — are doing the same. So no matter what Patch town you visit, you'll have a guide.
Food
- French Laundry - Take your pick from nearly 75 creatively-named sandwiches such as the “Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Fenton” or the “No John, I’m Not Cheezing You." Just make sure you stop in before 4 p.m. if you're in a sandwich mood -- the French Laundry switches over to dinner at 4 p.m. and they are no longer available.
- If you have the craving for barbecue, Beale St. Smokehouse BBQ is your place. It's a bit of a hidden gem, hidden behind a Smitty's Exit 80 off the U.S. 23 Torrey Road exit. If you can't decide, you can't go wrong with pulled pork.
- If it's Mexican food you're after, Sagebrush Cantina is the place to be. The popular eatery also was voted the best place in Fenton for lunch specials.
- When you're ready for dessert, Uncle Ray's Dairyland is a Fenton favorite. You can even enjoy a round of putt-putt golf after you snack on the sweets.
Other popular joints: Fenton House and Fenton Coney & Grill.
Lounging
- The Fenton Winery & Brewery is inviting with cushioned chairs and couches and a fireplace in a laid back atmosphere. In addition to 12 beers on tap and a wide selection of wines, the venue was voted the best place in Fenton for live music.
- Looking for a comfortable place to hang? Gatsby Grind invites you in. The 1920s themed coffee shop aims to be Fenton's living room.
- If you need to take a walk to unwind, try Fenton's Millpond Park, complete with a gazebo, waterfall, playground for children and tables for a picnic.
Shopping
- Fenton has a wide selection of consignment and antique shops including Fratz Consignment, C & C Resale, Treasure Shack and Twice New Consignments.
- It is also home to plenty of unique stores like Barking Babes Pet Boutique where you can find anything a dog could need, Cyclefit, which was voted as Fenton's best sporting goods store, where you can find anything for your cycling needs.
- If art is your thing, stroll downtown to the Edge Gallery for a variety of art work.
History
Fenton has plenty of historic buildings.
“The buildings in downtown Fenton are a testament to our community’s proud history,” said Donna Seger, president of the Fenton Historical Society. “Some have been part of the city’s landscape for as far back as 150 years."
The Fenton United Methodist Church, Fenton Community & Cultural Center, old fire hall, A.J. Phillips Fenton Museum and First Presbyterian Church are considered treasures by many.
The Fenton Museum is open on Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. or by appointment.
Recreation
The Lakes
- Lake Fenton is the one of the biggest and busiest lakes around. Public access is located off Grove Park Road. (Launch temporarily closed on weekdays until July 24.)
- Lake Ponemah is another hot spot. A Michigan DNR boat launch is on North Road near Torrey Road.
- Silver Lake Beach in Silver Lake Park is another spot people flock to cool off.
Golf
- Looking to fit in a quick nine or 18? Try Fenton Farms or Tyrone Hills. If you are looking for a challenge, try Coyote Preserve.
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The Laundry
125 W Shiawassee Ave, Fenton, MI -
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Beale St. Smokehouse BBQ
2461 North Rd, Fenton, MI -
Smitty's Exit Eighty
2461 North Rd, Fenton, MI -
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Sagebrush Cantina
14284 N Fenton Rd, Fenton, MI
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Uncle Ray's Dairyland
1462 N Leroy St, Fenton, MI -
Fenton House
413 S Leroy St, Fenton, MI -
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Fenton Winery and Brewery
1545 N Leroy St, Fenton, MI -
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Gatsby Grind
14330 N Fenton Rd, Fenton, MI -
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Millpond Park
301 S Leroy St, Fenton, MI -
FRATZ' Consignment, LLC
Joined Patch Monday, September 26, 2011 -
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Cyclefit
1006 N Leroy St, Fenton, MI -
Edge Gallery
409 S Leroy St, Fenton, MI -
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Fenton United Methodist Church
119 S Leroy St, Fenton, MI -
Fenton Community & Cultural Center
150 S Leroy St, Fenton, MI -
Fenton Museum
310 S Leroy St, Fenton, MI -
First Presbyterian Church of Fenton
503 S Leroy St, Fenton, MI -
Silver Lake Park
16100 Jennings Rd, Fenton, MI -
Fenton Farms Golf Club
12312 Torrey Rd, Fenton, MI -
Tyrone Hills Golf Club
8449 Old Us 23, Fenton, MI -
Coyote Preserve Golf Club
9218 Preserve Dr, Fenton, MI
Steve Berman
10:41 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
If you are in the area looking for a frozen treat, Uncle Ray's is NO LONGER THE ONLY OPTION. Panda Water Ice is just north on Leroy (Lake Winds Plaza) and serves 32 flavors daily of dairy free, egg free, gluten free, freshly made on site Italian water ice or Sorbetto mand the finest soft serve ice cream from the Jersey Shore. Free sampl,es are always available and encouraged.
stephanie pytlowanyj
2:23 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
We've been there almost every day since they opened. Panda Water Ice is absolutely delicious and affordable. For just $4.00 I got a sugar free Panda Ice (6oz) and my daughter got an 8oz Panda Ice.
stephanie pytlowanyj
2:25 pm on Sunday, July 1, 2012
Very disappointed you didn't mention Sweet Variations!