The Brighton Mill Pond

The downtown Brighton area is situated directly on the Mill Pond. The ducks, geese and other wildlife that make the pond their home welcome visitors to this comfortable, relaxed parklike setting.

An extensive boardwalk meanders through the downtown Brighton area, connecting walkers with several local attractions. On the Grand River end of the walk is the fabulous Stillwater Grill and a Dairy Queen for a special afternoon treat. The other side of the path connects you to one of Brighton's busiest attractions for families: Imagination Station.

Imagination Station

One of the distinctive features of the Downtown Brighton area is it's massive play structure situated on the Mill Pond. This extensive wooden play area is loaded with areas for children to explore and play. On any warm weekend day, you can find Brighton's Imagination Station filled with children and their parents.

Just a short walk from Imagination Station in Downtown Brighton, you will find a whle host of local businesses to cater to your every need. Whether you want to grab a quick lunch, an ice cream treat, or a cup of coffee, Brighton has you covered.

Brighton's "Art in Public Places" Initiative

Another defining characteristic of the Downtown Brighton area is the recent addition of outdoor scupture throughout the downtown area. All over Brighton, you can find unique and eclectic sculpture by local artists.

The sculpture pictured here is situated behind Imagination Station, and is right next to Brighton City Hall.

Sculptures in Brighton range in themes from wildlife, to manufacturing to abstract.

Many other sculptures are placed throughout the city, so keep your eyes open for this beautiful outdoor showcase of local artist work.

Java Roasters

If you are in the mood for a great cup of coffee, head on over to Java Roasters, within sight of Imagination Station, for a fantastic cup of coffee. Java Roasters roasts all of their coffees right in their store in Brighton, Michigan. If you're lucky, they may be roasting on the day you visit. The wonderful aroma of fresh roasted coffee fills the air. If you haven't tried a local coffee shop with a unique atmosphere and character, Java Roasters is highly recommended.

They also offer 12oz packages of the various coffee blends that are roasted right in their Brighton Michigan store.