Formerly known as the Tri-Centennial State Park and Harbor, the newly christened William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor is Michigan’s first state park located in an urban area. This park covers 31 acres of natural wildlife habitat, restored wetlands and riverfront. Visit the lighthouse, fish along the shore, enjoy a picnic outdoors or head out in a boat at this beautiful park.
Visit one of the best family entertainment centers in Michigan. Midway Sports & Entertainment offers a variety of sports and recreational activities suitable for all ages and guaranteed to entertain both children and children at heart. Play a round of mini-golf; challenge your buddies to a go-kart race; battle it out in water wars; get crazy with bumper cars; fly in the sky with Euro Bungy; and much more!
Swing by the largest jazz festival in North America! The Detroit Jazz Festival has changed names, and sponsors, over the years, but it continues to bring in huge crowds over Labor Day Weekend. Spend some time at this premier jazz event and you’ll see why–five stages, 100 acts, fireworks, artists meet-ups and, best of all, free admission.