Family Day Trip - Shop Downtown Howell

Your outing starts out with a coffee, cappuccino or latte for mom and dad and fruit smoothies for the kids at Sufficient Grounds.

Next, walk two blocks west and visit Aria Booksellers. Meet Mozart the talking parrot while picking up the latest bestsellers and kids serial novels.

Bring your new finds with you to the Howell Carnegie District Library and discover the joy of reading. Sit outside on the library lawn or walk inside this historic 1906 landmark and pick out your perfect reading location.

Stop by Gus's Carry-Out and snack on their famous breadsticks, inside or out.

Start strolling the streets and visit Schafer's House of Music, Mama Gaia's, Howell Western Wear, Skaters Advocate, and LANlords.

Have a late lunch or early dinner at Mr. B's Rustic Tavern. Mom and dad can order cocktails while the kids play video games and color as your meals are being prepared or bring a blanket; pick up a large pizza at Marco's and eat under the huge elm trees on the Courthouse lawn.

After dinner head over to Dairy Queen for some cool treats, enjoy a Blizzard, Dilly Bar, or a Vanilla Cone with sprinkles or follow your nose to The Popcorn Works. Sample 20 varieties of gourmet popcorn; pick up a caramel apple or some cotton candy. Bring your family outing to a close by seeing a movie at the Howell Theater.