After you’ve had your fill of fall activities in Bloomfield Hills, it’s time to gear up for winter! Looking for outdoor winter activities in Oakland County? We get to hear about everyone’s icy adventures here at Mercedes-Benz of Bloomfield Hills, and we’ve put together a list of our favorite places you can go to escape the everyday!

Visit a World-Class Museum

Oakland County is home to an exceptional variety of engrossing, thought-provoking museums, especially if you’re willing to make the short trek into Detroit. Two of our favorites are the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the Detroit Institute of Arts There’s also the Cranbrook Art Museum, which puts together innovative exhibitions and performances right here in Bloomfield Hills.

Spend a Day at the MeowTownLounge

When you’re stuck deep in the depths of winter, and you feel as though the Spring will never return, make a short trek over to the MeowTownLounge in West Bloomfield. You’ll be glad you did. When you visit, you can spend an hour or two around cats and kittens waiting to be adopted, while playing board games or curling up with a favorite book! It’s an especially fun treat for children, but guests of all ages will find something to smile about here. Throw an event they’ll never forget with one of the MeowTownLounge Party packages.

Try Snow Tubing at Bowers Farm Winter Park

If you’re not sure what to do in Oakland County in the winter, Bowers Farm in Bloomfield Hills is a popular winter destination with an exciting range of activities. Still, the prize attraction is undoubtedly tube racing down the park’s giant snow hill! The hill is divided into lanes by hay bales and festooned with festive LED lights for an exhilarating race that’s a blast for the whole family. If you’re not into tubing, try the free ice skating on the Bowers park pond when weather permits—and then make your way to the FARM Kitchen for warm vittles after a day on the slopes.

Seek Out the Sledding Hill at Beverly Hills Village Park

Perfectly suited for sledding, the hill at Beverly Hills Village Park is a popular spot for sports enthusiasts and winter adventurers. Find it on Beverly Road, just west of Southfield Road. And bring your skates—the park also features an outdoor skating rink during the colder months. If you’re taking a grand tour of Oakland County’s best sledding hills, be sure to make a stop at Heritage Park in Farmington Hills and Lincoln Hills Golf Course Sled Hill in Birmingham!

Explore the Bloomfield Hills Area with Mercedes-Benz of Bloomfield Hills

You can find more fun things to do and great Italian restaurants to try in and near Bloomfield, West Bloomfield, and Birmingham, when you keep up with the Mercedes-Benz of Bloomfield Hills blog. If you’ve encountered any must-see events or productions in the area, don’t hesitate to let us know! Before you venture out, make sure you read our guide on how to jump-start your car, so you’re prepared if the winter cold affects your battery. Ask us about things to do at the Michigan State Fair, which takes place during the Summer months, or prepare for warmer weather with our guide to Spring events in Bloomfield Hills.