Things to do in Detroit
Arab Community Center for Economic & Social Services (Access)
ACCESS'S Museum of Arab Culture, folk arts, and cultural history collection, provides a wide range of interpretive programs for children and adults. Access also sponsors an array of projects, including East Dearborn Arab Festival, the concert of colors events and music series, art exhibitions, and more. Call 313-842-7010 for more information.
2651 Saulino Court, Detroit, MI
Arts & Scraps
A recycling operation that takes scraps and makes them into inexpensive creative materials, open to the public on Tues and Thurs from 11-6 and Sat. from 11 am to 4 pm. Also providing educational programming for children and adults since 1989 when we opened. Call 313-640-4411 for more information.
17820 East Warren, Detroit, MI
Automotive Hall of Fame
Dedicated to preserving the history of mobility by celebrating the creativity, toil and genus of the individual by honoring the men and women of the global motor vehicle and related industries. Call 313-240-4000 for more information.
21400 Oakwood Blvd, Detroit, MI
Belle Isle Park
A 987 acre island park which features a children's zoo, aquarium, conservatory, 9 hole golf course, golf practice facility, Dossin Great lakes maritime museum, and nature interpretive center. The park includes three lakes, 150-acre state protected wooded area, beach and spectacular views of Detroit and Windsor Skyline. Located at East Jefferson and East Grand Blvd. Call 313-852-4075 for more information.
Belle Isle Zoo and Aquarium
Located on 13 acres in the center of the island's 1,000 acres, the zoo features a 3/4-mile elevated boardwalk that allows visitors a panoramic view of the animal exhibits. Exhibits include very rare and endangered Mexican wolves, the areas only exhibit of live spiders, and the carnivore exhibit featuring African lions. The aquarium is well known for its freshwater stingrays, exotic and colorful coral-reef fish display, electric eels and stunning Pewabic tiles. Over 60 exhibits, 1,500 animals, and 140 species. The aquarium is open all year, while the zoo is open from May to October. Located at the Detroit Zoological Institute on Belle Isle Island. Call 248-398-0903 for more information.
Detroit Zoological Institute, Detroit, MI
Burdo Christmas Tree Farm
Twenty-two acres of Balsam fir, Douglas fir, Concolor fir, White spruce and Blue spruce Christmas trees. Tree wrapping, fresh cut trees and wreaths. Open weekends 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. from the day after Thanksgiving to December 15. Call 313-274-6027 for more information.
24734 Rockford, Detroit, MI
Carver / Curtis Museum
Carver / Curtis Museum and production plant, honoring the work of scientific genius Dr. George Washington Carver and his assistant, Dr. Austin W. Curtis. Natural hair- and skin-care products are still being produced at the company, and visitors can see how they are created and bottled. Call 313-341-1513 for more information.
14022 W. McNichols, Detroit, MI
Chandler Park Family Aquatic Center
This summer, enjoy oceans of fun close to home at Wayne County's hottest place to cool off�Chandler Park Family Aquatic Center. Kids can spend the day splashing through the giant aquatic play area. Teens and adults alike will want to take the plunge down the park's two super-sized water slides. The whole family will enjoy taking a dip in the way cool Wave Pool, or sharing a picnic on the park's shady grounds. Open Memorial - Labor Day weekend. Call 313-822-7665 for more information.
12600 Chandler Park Drive, Detroit, MI
City Sports Center
3401 E. Lafayette Street, Detroit, MI
Dearborn Ice Skating Center
Renovated and expanded Adray Arena. Features 78,000 total square feet, 2 ice skating surfaces, seating in the main arena for 1,500, pro shop. Home to the Dearborn Hockey Association, Dearborn Figure Skating Club and local skating & hockey teams. Open in the summer to the public late afternoon on Friday. Call 313-943-4098 for more information.
14900 Ford Road, Detroit, MI
Detroit Historical Museum
Exhibits in this 78,000 square foot facility present the history of southeastern Michigan, and include the favorite and newly renovated Streets of Old Detroit, recreating Detroit street scenes from the 1840's, 1870's and early 1900's. Call 313-833-1805 for more information.
5401 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
Detroit Institute of Arts
The DIA is a world-class museum with a variety of permanent and traveling exhibits, and is the fifth-largest fine arts museum in the country; offers over 100 galleries with art from ancient to modern times. Museum is open Wednesday & Thursday 11am - 4pm; Friday 10am - 9pm; Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm; closed Monday & Tuesday and some holidays. Call 313-833-9169 for more information.
5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
Detroit Lighthouse Depot
Supply depots were built throughout the (12) lighthouse districts to store illuminating oils, fuels, buoys, lenses and other equipment needed to maintain lighthouses. It has been used as the U.S. Coast Guard Group Headquarters until being recently transferred to the City of Detroit for use as a museum. Call 313-596-0384 for more information.
Detroit Public School Children's Museum
The children's museum is owned and operated by the Detroit board of education. Its purpose is to present exhibits designed for children, provide loan materials to classroom teachers and offer activities for boys and girls in their leisure time. The facility also includes a planetarium. Call 313-494-1210 for more information.
6134 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI
Detroit Repertory Theatre
We are a professional inter-racial theatre company, which is in its forty-second season of providing unique and thought provoking shows in an intimate setting. "The Rep" has an elegant and wonderfully ambient lobby bar and can provide shuttle service to and from downtown hotels and restaurants. Call 313- 868-1347 for more information.
13103 Woodrow Wilson, Detroit, MI
Detroit River Light
One of Michigan's beautiful lighthouses on the coast. This light is located offshore in Lake Erie toward the Detroit River. The light can only be viewed by water or air. It is not open to the public. Call 313-596-0384 for more information.
Dossin Great Lakes Museum
Located on Detroit's unique island park - Belle Isle. Chronicles the glorious history of Detroit and Michigan's important waterways. The Dossin Museum galleries features exquisite models of sailing ships and commercial vessels, plus a wide variety of changing exhibits. Call 313-852-4051 for more information.
100 Strand Drive, Detroit, MI
DuMouchelle Art Galleries
DuMouchelle displays fine art, antiques, and collectibles. Auctions are held once a month. Call 313-963-6255 for more information.
409 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI
Fisher Mansion
Magnificent, Spanish mission-style estate of auto baron Lawrence P. Fisher on the banks of the Detroit River, open for touring and dining, now serves as a learning center for the Krishna Community. The Moorish/Spanish mission exterior and vintage Hollywood interior also houses a gourmet restaurant, Govinda's. It serves up all-vegetarian Indian delights in the formal dining room. Call 313-31-6740 for more information.
383 Lenox Avenue, Detroit, MI
Fox Theatre
Built in 1928 in the tradition of great movie palaces, truly one of the most elegant of all the performing arts and historical attractions in the nation. The Fox Theatre features various performers, Broadway shows, drama, comedy and musical events, including an annual staging of The Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring the Rockettes. See the Events Calendar for more information. Call 313-983-6611 for more information.
2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
Gospel Music Hall of Fame & Museum
We have an annual induction and awards banquet the third Saturday of October each year. We also have a new traveling Gospel Music Exhibit for Black history month February 2000 Call 313-592-0017 for more information.
18301 West McNichols, Detroit, MI
Greektown Casino
Greektown Casino is set with 75,000 square feet of gaming space and 2,400 slot machines and 90 gaming tables. Enjoy fine dining in any of three spectacular full-service restaurants: Alley Grille, Pegasus or Fishbone's Rhythm Kitchen Cafe. Call 888-771-4386 for more information.
555 E. Lafayette, Detroit, MI
Grosse Ile North Channel Front Range Lighthouse
The structure is in good condition considering it was built in 1906. It stands 40 feet tall and was deactivated in 1963. The octagonal white tower is beautiful; each face is sided with horizontal wood strips like clapboards on an old house. Near the middle the structure angles inward and narrows. The eight-sided lantern room is empty now. The Grosse Isle Historical Society will give tours of this light. Since it is on private land, visitors must be escorted to the light by members of the society. Call 734-675-1250 for more information.
Hart Plaza
In the heart of the city, this Isamu Nogushi-designed plaza is the site of Detroit's summer Riverfront Festivals and the Montreux-Detroit Jazz Festival. Located at One Hart Plaza. Call 313-877-8077 for more information.
Henry Ford Estate / Fair Lane
Tour the family home of automotive pioneer Henry Ford and his wife Clara for 35yrs.Explore the fascinating Riverside Powerhouse, discover the historic appointments and intricate wood carving in the 56 room stone mansion and enjoy our landscapes and river scapes. Daily tours, restaurant, gift shop, banquets and conferences. Call 313-593-5590 for more information.
4901 Evergreen Road, Detroit, MI
Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village is the largest indoor/outdoor history museum in the country with over 1.6 million visitors annually. The Museum was inspired by the achievements of ordinary people who achieved extraordinary accomplishments. Explore some of the world's most fascinating national treasures and innovations. In the Village--America's Hometown, experience three hundred years of America's past as you see, hear, and be a part of history. This exhibit is currently closed for extensive face lifting and restoration but will re-open in June 2003. Call 313-982-6001 for more information.
20900 Oakwood Blvd, Detroit, MI
Historic Fort Wayne
This Civil War-era fort is open to the public on special occasions and during the annual celebration of Detroit's birthday. Call 313-297-0332 for more information.
6325 West Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI
International Institute Hall of Nations Exhibition
Visit our exclusive world-class international doll exhibition including more than 2000 authentic ceremonial and cultural dolls. The exhibit is displayed in 36 showcases in the Hall of Nations, lined with 85 Nations Flags. Schedule an ethnic enrichment experience for a group or company featuring native presenters and hands-on cultural exercises, folk dancing, songs, stories and exhibits of artifacts on display. Ethnic luncheon can be arranged. Call 313-871-8600 for more information.
111 East Kirby, Detroit, MI
International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit Inc.
Located in Detroit's Cultural Center, across the street from the Detroit Institute of Arts. Call 313-871-8600 for more information.
111 East Kirby, Detroit, MI
Joe Louis Arena
Named for Detroit's beloved "Brown Bomber," World Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis, this 20,000-seat arena is home to Detroit Red Wings hockey, Detroit Rockers pro soccer, college hockey championships, the exclusive metro Detroit home to Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus, Disney on Ice and many other sporting and entertainment events. See the events calendar for more information. Call 313-567-6000 for more information.
600 Civic Center Drive, Detroit, MI
Mariners' Church
Founded in 1842 and classified as an independent Anglican parish, the Gothic-inspired church has services Sunday morning and Thursday noon. Call 313-259-2206 for more information.
170 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI
Masonic Temple
The largest Masonic Temple in the world has hosted many of the world's greatest entertainers for four generations. The 4,400-seat theater exudes a charm - and acoustically perfect surroundings - that thrills spectators. This historically significant 1,037-room architectural gem, designed by George D. Mason, lends itself to numerous events, including prearranged tours. Call 313-832-7100 for more information.
500 Temple Street, Detroit, MI
MGM Grand Detroit Casino
The MGM features a luxuriously decadent art deco Hollywood atmosphere. It has 2,600 slot machines, 80 table games over a 75,000 sq. ft. area. There are 2 gourmet restaurants, plus the MGM Grand buffet, 1,100 free valet parking spaces, 2,000 other free parking spots. Call 877-888-2121 for more information.
1300 John C. Lodge, Detroit, MI
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
Plaques and photographs of 195 Michigan athletic greats including Ty Cobb, Hank Greenberg, Al Kaline, Dave Bing, Bobby Layne, Gordie Howe, Ted Lindsay, President Gerald R. Ford and United States Supreme Court Justice Byron "Whizzer" White. Open daily 9am - 5pm, when Cobo Hall is open. Located at the Cobo Conference & Exhibition Center. Call 248-848-0252 for more information.
Moross House/ Detroit Garden Center
The Detroit Garden Center is a nonprofit horticultural organization located in Detroit's oldest brick house, historic Moross House. The Center offers tours of the house with its restored parlor and hallway, as well as educational garden related activities. The Detroit Garden Center is an organization whose primary focus is offering educational gardening related activities. As a service to the Detroit Historical Museum, who restored the parlor and hallway to the 1840's era with period antique, we offer tours of the entire facility and small garden area. Special events include a yearly Christmas Open House when the center is decorated for an old fashioned Christmas, and a February orchid display, lecture, and sale. Call 313-259-6363 for more information.
1460 E. Jefferson, Detroit, MI
MotorCity Casino
A $160 million casino, which opened on December 14, 1999. It is a 69,000 square foot facility, with a variety of gaming activities, 5 restaurants, 4 lounges, and 2 performance stages. There are 2,362 nickel to $100 slot machines, 256 video poker machines, blackjack tables, and diverse card games. A special smoke-free floor has been set up. There are also 3,000 free parking spaces. Casino is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 313-237-7711 for more information.
2901 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI
Motown Historical Museum
Motown Museum is located at Hitville USA, the original home of Motown records from 1959-1972. Our museum features exhibits and artifacts, which tell the Motown story while in Detroit. Call 313-875-2264 for more information.
2648 West Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI
Museum of African American History (Charles H. Wright)
Exhibits and audiovisual presentations celebrate the heritage and culture of African-Americans. Detroit's role in this heritage is portrayed in the museum's core exhibit, Of the People: The African American Experience." Call 313-494-5800 for more information.
315 E. Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI
Museum of African-American Arts
This gallery features original work from past and present metro-Detroit artists, including the internationally acclaimed painter LeRoy Foster, sculptor Oscar Graves, and painter Jimmie Wallace. Call 313-494-5800 for more information.
315 East Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI
National Museum of the Tuskegee Airmen
Visitors to the Museum will be able to view model aircraft, equipment, supplies, uniforms, photographs and a continuous video presentation depicting participation of Blacks in aviation during World War II and their achievements following the War until the Armed Forces were integrated. Open Tuesday - Sunday, April 1 - September 30. Call 313-843-8849 for more information.
6325 W. Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI
Pewabic Pottery
Visit this national historic landmark where this unique art form was developed in 1903. The pottery houses a museum, gallery of contemporary pottery, learning center, and gift shop. Guided tours available. Call 313-822-0954 for more information.
10125 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI
Sainte Anne de Detroit Church
Founded by Antoine Cadillac in 1701, the current church, the parish's fourth building, is a late-Victorian marvel of carved wood and is open daily for self-guided tours. Call 313-496-1701 for more information.
1000 Sainte Anne Street, Detroit, MI
The New Detroit Science Center
A wonderland for kids who love hands-on science projects. See a large format film on Michigan's only IMAX Dome Theatre. Open Monday - Friday 9:30am - 5pm; Saturday & Sunday 10:30pm - 6pm; extended hours during holidays and summer months. Closed on Major Holidays. Call 313-577-8400 for more information.
5020 John R. Street, Detroit, MI
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