Looking to add a little magic to your life? We’ve got just the solution. There’s plenty of fun to be had throughout the Motor City, but nothing beats heading out to experience a real-life fairy tale. Luckily, a little-known fairy forest in Detroit will sweep you away on an adventure like no other – and you don’t even have to leave the city limits. The whole family will be enchanted by this spot.
Palmer Park is located along Merrill Plaisance Street in Detroit. This lovely public space consists of 281 beautiful acres where you’ll find wooded splendor, greenery, athletic fields, and so much more.
It’s within the park that you’ll discover a true hidden gem: Aziza Village, a collection of fairy homes and doors that are meant to house fairies and other whimsical creatures who might just call these woodlands home.
The village is primarily designed to house Aziza, beings similar to fairies – and while you might or might not believe in their existence, there’s a real sense of wonder for those who make their way through the village.
There are thirty doors to discover within Aziza Village, each with its own unique design. To immerse yourself in the magic, enter the park via Merrill Plaisance and walk past the splash pad, then take a right turn.
Keep your eyes peeled, as some of the doors here are tucked away behind trees, logs, and other natural obstacles. Guests of all ages will have a blast searching, and finding all 30 Aziza homes is quite the feat.
Throughout the year, special events allow for local schoolchildren and others to add their own fairy doors to the forest. Because of this, you might even spot more than the original 30 Aziza homes as you stroll.
Don’t forget to snap photos of your adventure and take time to appreciate the natural beauty that abounds here. It’s easy to get lost in the whimsy of this excursion, even if you’re a skeptic when it comes to fairies.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor to Aziza Village or a longtime fairy enthusiast, you’ll be delighted by this hidden treasure in the Motor City. This is one family outing that will leave everyone feeling lighter.
For details, head to the Aziza Village website. Have you and your loved ones trekked through this enchanted fairy forest in Detroit during past day trips? How many doors did you spot? We love to hear from our readers, so share your memories with us in the Facebook comments or recommend another family-friendly day trip in Detroit by completing our official nomination form.
