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The city is full of hidden gems and treasures. If you’re tired of always hitting the same spots, take a look at all the options below. We showcase businesses near you where you could spend countless hours of endless fun with your entire family.

Say goodbye to the boring weekends and routine birthday parties. Think outside the box and dare to try something new. Take a look at what your city has to offer – all within driving distance of your location. You might be surprised!
Belle Isle Conservancy
Belle Isle Conservancy

(313) 821-5428

900 Inselruhe Ave
Detroit, MI 48207   Directions Website

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.

C.J. Barrymore’s Entertainment Center
C.J. Barrymore’s Entertainment Center

(586) 469-2800

21750 Hall Rd
Clinton Township, MI 48038   Directions Website

Get a bit of an adrenaline rush while still enjoying some quality time with family and friends at the C.J. Barrymore’s Entertainment Center in Clinton. This family entertainment center and amusement park is fun for all ages. Enjoy everything from leisurely games of mini-golf and arcade games to go-karts, bumper boats, recreational rock-climbing and laser tag.

Campus Martius Park
Campus Martius Park

(313) 963-2225

800 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48226   Directions Website

Originally a central point of early Detroit lost in the reconfiguration of roads and traffic, the famous Campus Martius Park was re-established as a Renaissance City focal point in 2003. Located in the heart of downtown, this urban park was designed to resemble New York City’s Rockefeller Center with its sculptures, monuments, fountains, bistros, patches of greenery and skating rink hemmed in by towering buildings and other downtown attractions.

Charles H Wright Museum of African American History
Charles H Wright Museum of African American History

(313) 494-5800

315 E Warren Ave
Detroit, MI 48201   Directions Website

The world’s largest institution dedicated to African American culture, the Charles H Wright Museum of African American History serves a dual purpose–it is both a museum of artifacts and an incubator of cultural retention and growth. View a permanent collection of over 30,000 artifacts and archived materials as you explore attractions throughout the seven exhibition areas and immerse yourself in the African American experience.

Detroit Historical Society
Detroit Historical Society

(313) 833-7935

5401 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48202   Directions Website

Learn about the rich history of this metro area at the Detroit Historical Society as you study 300 years worth of artifacts. Located in Midtown Detroit’s Cultural Center Historic District, this 80,000-square-foot museum has been around since 1928, making it both America’s largest and oldest museum dedicated to a metropolitan history. The exhibits and attractions here are both interesting and engaging.

Detroit Princess Riverboat
Detroit Princess Riverboat

(877) 338-2628

201 Civic Center Dr
Detroit, MI 48226   Directions Website
Detroit Zoo
Detroit Zoo

(248) 541-5717

8450 W 10 Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48067   Directions Website

Just north of the city limit, the Detroit Zoo offers guests an up-close animal adventure. Observe more than 270 different species in naturalistic habitats and learn fun and fascinating facts as you explore the attractions throughout seven major exhibits: Arctic Ring of Life, Australian Outback Adventure, Great Apes of Harambee, National Amphibian Conservation Center, Holden Museum of Living Reptiles, Penguinarium and Butterfly Garden!

Diamond Jack’s River Tours
Diamond Jack’s River Tours

(313) 843-9376

1340 Atwater St
Detroit, MI 48207   Directions Website

Roll on down the Detroit River with Diamond Jack’s River Tours. Stop by the dock on Thursday-Sunday at 1:00PM or 3:30PM for a two hour cruise in this busy international waterway. Choose between three riverboats and enjoy a lovely, sunny day on the water as your guide shares fun facts and points out popular landmarks and Detroit attractions.

Dossin Great Lakes Museum
Dossin Great Lakes Museum

(313) 833-1805

100 Strand Dr
Detroit, MI 48207   Directions Website

Learn about the role the waterways played in shaping Detroit and vice versa at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum in Belle Isle Park. This special interest maritime museum outlines the history of ships and water travel along the Great Lakes and the Detroit River. You’ll be able to get up close to artifacts from the 1800s as you explore this ship-themed building.

Greektown Casino
Greektown Casino

(313) 223-2999

555 E Lafayette Blvd
Detroit, MI 48226   Directions Website

Taste a slice of Vegas nightlife without ever leaving Detroit when you go to the Greektown Casino where the motto is “play, dine and stay.” One of Motor City’s three casino resort hotels, this particular casino is located in the fun and fascinating Greektown District. Test your luck at the table games or slots, stuff yourself at the best restaurants, take advantage of weekly drink specials and spend the night in a luxurious room.

Heidelberg Project
Heidelberg Project

(313) 974-6894

3600 Heidelberg St
Detroit, MI 48207   Directions Website

Experience art in the great outdoors when you visit the Heidelberg Project in the city’s east side. A project begun by artist Tyree Guyton and his grandfather, Sam Mackey, this project has drawn the interests of artists and non-artists worldwide and sparked hope in the impoverished Heidelberg Street by using bright paint and salvaged items to transform dilapidated houses into colorful works of modern art. This unique attraction is definitely one of Detroit's must-see destinations.

Heritage Park Petting Farm
Heritage Park Petting Farm

(734) 374-5946

12803 Pardee Rd
Taylor, MI 48180   Directions Website

Drive out to Taylor for a fun day at the Heritage Park Petting Farm, where guests young and old alike can have fun meeting the friendly, domesticated animals. Head inside the big red barn to interact with all sorts of barnyard life, from goats and ponies to piglets and alpacas. Or, stroll over to the nature pond where you can admire koi fish, frogs and turtles (but don’t pet the wildlife!).

MGM Grand Detroit Casino
MGM Grand Detroit Casino

(877) 888-2121

1777 3rd St
Detroit, MI 48226   Directions Website

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.

MotorCity Casino-Hotel
MotorCity Casino-Hotel

(866) 782-9622

2901 Grand River Ave
Detroit, MI 48201   Directions Website

Relax and unwind one evening at the MotorCity Casino-Hotel, one of the three resort hotel casinos in Detroit. Play at the most exciting game floor in the city, featuring classic reel games, new five-reel games, video poker and video slots. You can also join in one of the 57 table games in the casino or head to the Poker Room for a classic card game.

Motown Museum
Motown Museum

(313) 875-2264

2648 W Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208   Directions Website

Stop by one of Southeastern Michigan’s most popular tourist attractions. Motown Museum preserves and cultivates Motown in its first headquarters. Located in the Hitsville U.S.A. building, this unique museum displays costumes, photos and records from Motown's successful era and shares the legacy of the record label, its artists and its music.

Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit

(313) 832-6622

4454 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48201   Directions Website

Become engaged with the art at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit. The MOCAD leads the way in Detroit’s contemporary culture through its constantly rotating contemporary art exhibitions and attractions. Since first opening in 2006, this non-collecting museum has focused on responding to modern cultural content, promoting collaboration and fueling crucial discourse.

Northland Roller Rink
Northland Roller Rink

(313) 535-1666

22311 W 8 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219   Directions Website

Lace up your roller skates or rollerblades and head on over to the Northland Roller Rink, one of Detroit’s largest roller rinks, for a fun time. Skate during the public sessions to some of your favorite oldies as well as a few of the more current songs. Or, opt for a skating class or laser tag game.

The Henry Ford
The Henry Ford

(313) 982-6001

20900 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn, MI 48124   Directions Website

Detroit is known as the Automotive Capital of the World for a reason. The Henry Ford, also known as the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village or the Edison Institute, explores the city’s rich history and contributions to the world of transportation. This indoor and outdoor museum complex showcases many significant items that influenced the Industrial Revolution, shaped American history and changed the world.

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