Adrian (Michigan) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Adrian (Michigan)

Adrian was founded on June 18, 1826 asLoganby Erie and Kalamazoo Railroad promoter Addison Comstock. His wife renamed it to its current name after Roman Emperor Hadrian. Even though it shaped up to be one of the motor capitals of the world from 1900 to 1912, it failed due to one company making bad financial decisions and the other to a fire at its plant. However, J. Wallace Page invented the first successful wire fence, making Adrian known from the late 1800s to the early 1900s as thefence capital of the worldwith one of the world's first fencing manufacturers.

Top Attractions in Adrian (Michigan)

Explore the best things to see and do in Adrian (Michigan):

• ★Adrian College
• ★Adrian Engine House No. 1
• ★Arrington Ice Arena
• ★Civil War Memorial
• ★Clark Memorial Hall
• ★Croswell Opera House
• ★Governor Charles Croswell House
• ★Lenawee County Courthouse

Where to Eat in Adrian (Michigan)

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴El Chapulin Restaurant
• 🍴Hooligan's Grill

Adrian (Michigan) Travel Guide Sections

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