With convenient access to several popular recreation sites, and Detroit less than an hour's drive away, Chelsea is a handy vacation destination for travelers wishing to escape the rumpus of big-city life in favor of the tranquility and outdoor opportunities of nature. Located roughly 15 mi (24 km) west of Chelsea, Waterloo Recreation Area covers 20,000 acres (8094 ha) and boasts 11 fishing lakes, 47 mi (76 km) of hiking trails and two modern campgrounds. Recreational pursuits ranging from swimming and kayaking to hiking and mountain biking also attract a fair share of visitors to Pinckney Recreation area, just northeast of town. Chelsea has two golf courses—Pierce Lake Golf Course and Reddeman Farms Golf Club—and several other courses are a short drive away in Ann Arbor. Summer visitors should be sure to experience Chelsea SummerFest in July and Riverfolk Music and Arts Festival in August, family-friendly events that feature arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment and many activities.