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The Official Idlewild Tour

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13 Stops
1h 30m
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Tour Overview

IDLEWILD TOURS exhibits consist of an introduction, site content history, and a conclusion. It offers ideas, themes, and questions designed to inspire meaningful discussion during your visit to Idlewild, Michigan.

This tour covers an analysis of the past, present, and future ideas of what the Idlewild community has tried to become. It covers the founders of Idlewild, the creation of its subdivisions, Idlewild's 1st resident, iconic sites, and a review of the Government and property in Idlewild.

Tour Time. 1.5 hours

HISTORICAL IDLEWILD TOURS AND SERVICES, LLC. is a Social Enterprise that develops Tours in Idlewild, Michigan, and facilitates local community education workshops to enhance the Idlewild Community.

Stops

  1. Stop 1: Introduction to Idlewild

  2. Stop 2: Entrance to Idlewild

  3. Stop 3: The Whistle Stop

  4. Stop 4: CCC Cabins

  5. Stop 5: Yates Township and Yates School

  6. Stop 6: Dr. Lorenzo Nelson (M.D.) Property

  7. Stop 7: Idlewild Cultural Center

  8. Stop 8: Sgt. Albert Johnson’s House and Paddock

  9. Stop 9: Idlewild Lot Owners Association

  10. Stop 10: Idlewild Lake DNR Access Site

  11. Stop 11: DuBois Street

  12. Stop 12: Idlewild Public Library

  13. Stop 13: Historic Wilson Drive, House, Store

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