Farah Zaia

Pay a visit to the Belle Isle Conservancy, the program responsible for the impeccable maintenance of the park ground from the closed Belle Isle Aquarium to the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory and other attractions. Thanks to BIBS staff and volunteers, the Conservatory, gardens and greenhouses in the sprawling Belle Isle Park are a delightful sight to behold.

Adults can escape to their own wonderland at the MGM Grand Detroit Casino, one of three casino hotels in the city and the first major luxury casino resort outside of Las Vegas. Not a gambler? This hotel resort is also filled with first-class restaurants, lounges, bars and clubs as well as a relaxing spa and a trendy boutique.

Small’s might not be the largest bar but it has the largest personality! This nightlife favorite and neighborhood corner bar is a prominent community presence, drawing in the crowds almost every night with its sturdy mahogany bar, well-stocked jukebox, daily drink specials and punk rock bingo. Come listen to bands booked in the back room and make some new friends!