Location: Owosso
Top Things to do in Owosso
The 10 Best Things to do in Owosso, Michigan (MI)
Owosso is a city in Shiawassee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 15,194 at the 2010 census. The city is located on the eastern side of Owosso Township, but is politically independent. The city was named after Chief Wasso, an Ojibwa leader of the Shiawassee area.
Restaurants in Owosso
1. Shiawassee Arts Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By MidwestKathM - Detroit, United States
After seeing several paintings by Owosso native Frederick Carl Frieseke in museums around Michigan and elsewhere, I wanted to learn more about the artist and where he grew up, so a stop at the Shiawassee Arts Center was a must! Their Frieseke Gallery holds several original works by the highly regarded American Impressionist artist Frieseke, including "Along the Shiawassee" and "Lady with a Sunshade", plus several fine art prints of works held in other museums or featured in exhibitions. So nice to learn more about the artist and see some additional works. (We also stopped by his boyhood home a few blocks away.) The Center also features a collection of art by local artists or of local interest. At the time of our visit, the Center has just opened a new exhibition featuring five Michigan artists; there were some lovely affordable paintings from each artist. The Center's gift shop is a wonderful place to shop for art from paintings and ceramics to jewelry, cards, and other handmade crafts for your home or for gifts. Definitely worth a visit!!
2. Curwood Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Curwood Castle. built in 1922, was the writing studio of James Oliver Curwood, a writer and conservationist. The castle, located on the banks of the Shiawassee River near Curwood's home on Williams Street served as the writer's private studio. James Oliver Curwood, a sportsman and pioneer conservationist, wrote more than 30 tales of courage and daring in the Canadian Northwest. Curwood spent much of his time in the north woods exploring and writing about the natural world he loved so well. Curwood Castle was the writer's dream project, fashioned after a 17th century French chateau. It is built of stucco, slate, copper trim and fieldstone that Curwood himself chose from the nearby farm fields. During Curwood's lifetime, the Castle served as a writing retreat, Hollywood office and the site of fabulous parties. Today it stands as a singular architectural treasure, the legacy of a remarkable life and a reminder of glorious days gone by.
Reviewed By corridorg4 - Owosso, United States
The inside is actually James Curwood's writing studio. There's a lot of memorabilia and books. Downstairs is a small museum. It's good for a nice weekend afternoon visit.
3. Owosso Community Players
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
4. Steam Railroading Institute
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By Dosyfa - New Boston, United States
Was a great family adventure - fun for old and young alike. The employees and volunteers were very friendly and helpful. The train station was clean as well as the train cars. The little village of Ashley welcomed visitors with open arms. There was so much for the kids to do and adults to see (all the handmade crafts) two hours was just not long enough! Would definitely recommend this trip as everyone thoroughly enjoyed it.
5. Oakwood Cemetery
6. Downtown Antiques
Flea markets the 2nd Sunday of every month April through August. Also we have 30+ dealers, and a sale every month! Stop out and see what treasures you cannot live without!!
7. Market On Main
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Jellybean's Used Entertainment
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Owosso Trade Center West
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
10. Picker's Trove
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3 reviews
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