THINGS TO DO IN DETROIT

Explore things to do in Detroit as you stroll over to Detroit ’s Gathering Place, Campus Martius Park for summertime concerts, winter ice skating, browse the shops in adjacent Compuware Headquarters, or just relax with a snack. Take in the sights and sounds of Detroit ’s international waterfront as freighters and leisure craft made their way on the Detroit River between the city and Windsor, Ontario, Canada . The Detroit RiverWalk follows the river from Cobo Conference-Exhibition Center, GM Renaissance Center and beyond.

 

Make time to visit where the Motown sound was created at Hitsville U.S.A. , a house museum where Steve Wonder, Smoky Robinson, Diana Ross and others honed their talent. Or make your way to Eastern Market, Detroit’s open air marketplace featuring fresh goods from farmers and nursery’s and enjoy landmark restaurants like the 100 plus year old Roma Café.

 

There’s plenty of sports action in downtown Detroit: Ford Field is the home of the Detroit Lions; Comerica Park is home base for the Detroit Tigers; Joe Louis Arena on Detroit’s riverfront is were all the Red Wing hockey fans gather.

 

Greektown, one of the city’s most popular downtown neighborhoods hosts several restaurants, bakeries and the Greektown Casino with plenty of gaming action and entertainment. Free parking in the new 10-story structure; free valet parking.  The new MGM Grand Detroit, less than ten minutes away, offers slots, table games and music around the clock, plus new celebrity restaurants. Free parking; free valet parking.   The expanded Motor City Casino is another destination for gaming, entertainment and dining – just a short cab ride away, or take advantage of free valet parking or park in the casino parking structure. 

 

Across the border is Casino Windsor, a smoke free gaming and entertainment complex assessable by the Detroit Windsor Tunnel or the Ambassador Bridge. Please consult guest services for border crossing identification requirements.

  

 Detroit’s Cultural Center is just three miles down Woodward Avenue is the home of the Detroit Institute  of Arts (DIA). The DIA reopened in November 2007 with expanded galleries and a fresh approach to displaying collections to make the fine arts exciting for all ages. The DIA also offers a museum shop, restaurants and is home to the Detroit Film Theatre, Brunch with Bach and other public events.

 

The Cultural Center also includes the New Detroit Science Center, The Museum of African American Art, Detroit Historical Museum, International Institute and the Detroit Public Library overlooking the Wayne State University campus.

 

Located within walking distance from Comerica Park and Ford Field. The Detroit Symphony Orchestra makes its home at the stunning Max Fisher Center for the Performing Arts. The Detroit Opera House, also known as the Michigan Opera House, features a full season of opera and special performances of dance, theatre and major entertainers. The Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts has a full season of international and national dance concerts. The fabulous Fox Theatre is the showcase for major entertainers, musicals and special attractions for all ages. The Fillmore is the site for contemporary music and performances. A few miles down Woodward Avenue at Grand Boulevard is the Fisher Theatre. 

    

The Henry Ford
One of Michigan’s top tourist attractions dedicated to Americana, is 20 minutes from the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit. Transportation and aviation collections are the finest in the world. Greenfield Village, located within multi-acre complex, is filled with the original homes and shops of famous Americans including Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park. The Henry Ford now offers tours of the Ford Motor Company River Rouge Assembly Plant.

 

Homes of the Auto Barons are house museums that give visitors a glimpse of what life was like day to day in the early days of Detroit. Tours and events are available at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House in Grosse Pointe; Fair Lane, home of Henry and Clara Ford in Dearborn; Meadowbrook, the Dodge estate in Oakland County; and Fisher Mansion in Detroit.

 

The Detroit Zoo
Known for its natural habitat settings, is located in Royal Oak, approximately 15 minutes from downtown Detroit. The Zoo offers viewing of more than 250 species plus a Penguinarium, Arctic Ring of Life (Polar Bears), Great Apes of Harambee, Butterfly Garden, Australian Outback and much more.