Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park Fairy Trail
This enchanting forest trail leads to ethereal abodes and a giant bird's nest.

๐Ÿ“œ Magical trail of fairy houses and a giant bird's nest located within the Grand Traverse Commons, behind the Botanical Gardens of Traverse City at Historic Barns Park.
๐Ÿ” Each of the 40 or so fairy houses are created mostly out of natural materials by area residents.

Why Go

๐Ÿงš Explore 40+ unique fairy houses.
๐ŸŒณ Enjoy an enchanting Northwoods forest trail.
๐Ÿฆ See an enormous bird's nest, an Eagle Scout project.
๐ŸŽจ Participate by adding your own natural fairy house.
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Fun family adventure, suitable for all ages.

Why Avoid

๐Ÿšซ No bikes allowed on the trail.

Tips

๐Ÿ“ Trail is across from the Pavilion, right of the Butterfly Garden.
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Fairy houses are added throughout summer and early fall.
๐Ÿ“š Download a free eBook on how to build a fairy house.

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Free to explore.

Hours

๐Ÿ•’ Open year-round.

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking

Available at Historic Barns Park and the botanical gardens.

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