In Ann Arbor, MI there is something special that very few outsiders even realize are there… mysterious tiny doors! Ann Arbor, Michigan is covered in enchanting portals to the fairy realm. The town is scattered with “Fairy Doors” where children can leave the fairies gifts and tokens! Out of the 10 original doors throughout the town, 7 are still in existence. This all began when children’s author, Jonathan B. Wright, built rooms for fairies in his home for his daughters in 1993 while renovating his Ann Arbor home. After 10 years, he decided to go public and these little doors were popping up all over town at local businesses.
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One of the fairy doors in Ann Arbor, outside the Peaceable Kingdom store. There’s a miniature replica of the shop behind the door built under the window display, which can also be seen from tiny windows inside the store.
Here is a view behind the fairy door at the Peaceable Kingdom store. It’s a replica of the shop itself in miniature!
At the Ann Arbor Public Library.
Ann Arbor Public Library Fairy Door
Ann Arbor Public Library Fairy Door
Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea Indoor Fair Door
Sweetwaters Coffee and Tea Indoor Fairy Door
The Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor
The Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor
The Door at Red Shoes in Ann Arbor
A little girl leaves a penny as a gift to the fairies! This door is actually an exact replica of the actual entrance to Red Shoes.
Google Offices at Ann Arbor
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Jonathan B. Wright has also created a website based on these doors at urban-fairies.com and has written a children’s book called Who’s Behind The Fairy Doors? This is so cute! It makes me want to create fairy doors and rooms in my house for my daughter!