The town is filled with antique malls and gift shops, one of the biggest being Stagecoach Stop U.S.A. and Golden Nugget Restaurant. It was founded by Fred and Dorothy Bahlau in 1965. It started with a 200 foot building that housed a general store, carriage museum, and small refreshment stand. Today it encompasses approximately 32 acres. In addition to the other features mentioned, it has a children's petting zoo, crafts people performing the lost arts, street shows, panning for gold, a wedding chapel, steam engine display, sawmill and now an amphitheater with continuous entertainment.
Most people come to enjoy the old-time atmosphere and to camp in the area around Brooklyn.
Also the Michigan International Speedway draws people to Brooklyn in the summer. All rights reserved. For clarification and limited exceptions, see the President Street copyright page .