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Howell Rises Above the Rest with Best Main Street
Howell – USA Today's Best Main Streets in the USA
Howell, Michigan, located along I-96 in Livingston County, would be considered a "small town" by some with a population of about 9,600 residents. To others, it ranks "big" as having one of the best main streets in America. Joining nine other communities across the country as #2 on USA Today's Ten Best Main Streets in the USA list, Howell encompasses the characteristics of what the group defined as quintessential America: beautiful architecture, a connection to history, locally-owned businesses, and community spaces.
Downtown Howell's Main Street - Grand River Avenue
Downtown Howell's main street, Grand River Avenue, showcases turn-of-the-century, Victorian buildings that now house a mix of over 40 locally-owned restaurants, entertainment, and shops you won't soon find anywhere else. Grand River Avenue is also home to the Howell Opera House—built in 1881—and the Livingston County Courthouse constructed in 1889.
Howell Community Festivals
Howell locals love our community and its local charm. Howell steals your heart from day one with a vibrant community committed to neighbors and newcomers alike. Our collection of annual festivals offers something for every taste and season and gives us an opportunity to join together throughout the year. Howell's line-up of community festivals include:
- Sunday Farmers Market, Sundays from 9 AM to 2 PM, May – October
Howell Farmers Market offers a festival atmosphere every Sunday from May through October. Local vendors set up booths at State and Clinton Streets near the Livingston County Courthouse. You can enjoy live entertainment and take home goods from local farmers, producers, and artisans. - The 34th Annual Michigan Challenge Balloonfest, June 22-24, 2018
Your whole family can celebrate hot air balloons at the annual Michigan Challenge Balloonfest. The festival features live entertainment, the Arts Festival & Marketplace, a hot air balloon race, and a Saturday Night Balloon Glow. - 58th Annual Howell Melon Festival, August 17-19, 2018
You can join 20,000 guests in celebrating a cantaloupe grown only in Howell. At the Melon Festival, you can enjoy live entertainment, eat melon treats, participate in the Melon Run, and more. - 16th Annual The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Saturday, October 27, 2018, 6 PM to 9 PM
Hosted by the Howell Parks & Recreation Authority, the Legend of Sleepy Hollow is dubbed Livingston County's premier event with the Annual Headless Horseman 5K/10K & Monster Mile, hayrides and many more family-friendly fall activities. - The Fantasy of Lights kicks off the Howell's holiday season with the Fantasy of Lights parade, the Fantasy 5K, entertainment for the entire family, and a special visit from Santa.
Living in Howell, Michigan
It takes only a single visit to understand why making Howell your home is a great idea.
Our real estate agents live and work in Howell and its nearby communities. We're confident you'll love living in our town, contact us when you ready to start your search for Howell homes for sale.