Explore Livingston County
Howell, the county seat, anchors Livingston County in the growing corridor between Detroit and Lansing in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Discover the communities, local businesses, outdoor adventures, restaurants, events, and hidden gems that make Livingston County unique.
Communities
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Howell, the county seat, anchors the county’s west end with its historic downtown and famous Melon Festival. Brighton and Hartland are fast-growing communities along the I-96 corridor, while Fowlerville, Pinckney, and Whitmore Lake keep the county’s small-town and lake-country character.
Discover Livingston County
🍽️ Restaurants
From downtown Howell’s eateries and Brighton’s growing dining scene to hometown favorites in Fowlerville, Pinckney, and Hartland, find local dining favorites throughout the county.
🏨 Lodging
Hotels and inns — from Brighton and Howell accommodations to lakeside stays near Whitmore Lake and Pinckney.
🌲 Outdoor Recreation
Explore Huron Meadows Metropark, Island Lake State Recreation Area, and the Pinckney State Recreation Area’s chain of lakes — plus miles of trails and waterways.
🛍️ Local Businesses
Shop local and support the shops and services of Howell, Brighton, Hartland, Fowlerville, Pinckney, and Whitmore Lake.
📅 Events
Howell’s famous Melon Festival, Brighton’s summer concerts, and community events throughout the county each year.
⭐ Hidden Gems
Discover places that locals love — including the unincorporated village of Hell, Michigan, in Putnam Township, where visitors can be “mayor for a day.”
Featured Communities
From Howell, the county seat known for its Melon Festival, to fast-growing Brighton and Hartland, historic Fowlerville, and the lakes country around Pinckney and Whitmore Lake — plus the one and only Hell, Michigan — Livingston County’s communities each offer their own character between Detroit and Lansing.
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