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Novi is a city of about 66,000 people in Oakland County, Michigan, about 25 miles northwest of downtown Detroit. Once a crossroads village on the old Grand River Avenue route, it has grown into one of the region's main shopping and business centers, home to a large Japanese community and many international companies.
Most visitors come to Novi for Twelve Oaks Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in Michigan, or for trade shows and fairs at the Suburban Collection Showplace, one of the region's biggest exhibition centers. A wide range of restaurants, including many Japanese and other Asian eateries, lines the main roads.
Novi also has more outdoor space than its suburban image suggests. Lakeshore Park sits on the south shore of Walled Lake with a beach and wooded trails, ITC Community Sports Park offers fields and paths, MSU Tollgate Farm hosts educational events, and Maybury State Park, just south of the city, has a working farm, horse trails and mountain biking.
One of the largest shopping malls in Michigan, opened in 1977, with department stores such as Nordstrom and Macy's, nearly two hundred shops, restaurants and a large food court under bright skylights. It is busiest on weekends and during the holiday season. Weekday mornings are the quietest time to shop.
A large exhibition and conference center in Novi that hosts home and garden shows, car and boat shows, pet expos, craft fairs and conventions throughout the year. It also has an attached hotel. Check the events calendar before visiting, buy tickets online for big shows and expect paid parking at popular events.
A city park on the south shore of Walled Lake with a sandy swimming beach, picnic shelters, a playground and wooded trails used for hiking and mountain biking. In summer it is the main place in Novi to swim and relax by the water. A daily entry fee may apply for non-residents during the beach season.
A large Novi city park with sports fields, playgrounds, picnic shelters and paved walking paths, set on land along utility corridors and natural areas. It hosts youth sports tournaments and community events. Come for an easy walk or to let children play, and check the city's event schedule for festivals.
A large inland lake on Novi's northern edge, shared with the neighboring city of Walled Lake. It is popular for boating, waterskiing, fishing and ice fishing in winter, and much of the shoreline is lined with homes. Visitors can reach the water at Lakeshore Park and enjoy sunsets from its beach.
A large state park just south of Novi with rolling woods and fields, trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding, a fishing pond and cross-country skiing in winter. Maybury Farm, a working farm inside the park, lets families meet animals. A Michigan Recreation Passport is required for vehicles.
A Michigan State University farm and education center in Novi with fields, gardens, woodlands and barns used for classes, camps and community events about agriculture and nature. Families come for seasonal programs and open days. Visits are mostly through scheduled events, so check the calendar before you go.
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