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What to do in Detroit

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Comerica Park

Catch an event at Comerica Park during your trip to Detroit. Attend a baseball game or visit the casinos in this vibrant area.

Henry Ford Museum

This vast museum complex houses some of the country's finest historical treasures, including vintage vehicles, antique machinery and iconic pieces of furniture.

Detroit City Panorama with Windsor Canada

Ford Field

Catch an event at Ford Field during your trip to Detroit. Discover the great live music and casinos in this vibrant area.

MGM Grand Detroit Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to MGM Grand Detroit Casino during your visit to Detroit? Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this vibrant area.

Huntington Place

Learn about the events happening at Huntington Place during your trip to Detroit. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Detroit downtown aerial photo with stadiums and skyline. Downtown Detroit with major sports arenas and skyscrapers near the river.

Little Caesars Arena

Catch an event at Little Caesars Arena during your trip to Detroit. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and casinos in this vibrant area.

Greenfield Village

Discover Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park, where Abraham Lincoln practiced law and learn about how Henry Ford revolutionized manufacturing at this historic village.

Hollywood Casino at Greektown

Why not try your luck with a visit to Hollywood Casino at Greektown during your travels in Detroit? Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.

Fox Theatre

Enjoy a show at Fox Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Detroit. Discover the great live music and casinos in this vibrant area.

Where to stay in Detroit

Find the best Detroit areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Downtown Detroit

Known for its great live music and first-class casinos, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Detroit. Check out top attractions like Comerica Park and Ford Field, and jump on the metro at Campus Martius Station or Cadillac Center Station to see more of the city.

Corktown

You'll enjoy the live music and historic sites in Corktown. You might want to make time for a stop at Michigan Central or Roosevelt Park.

Historic buildings in Downtown Detroit - Michigan, United States

Midtown

While you're in Midtown, take in top sights like The Majestic Theatre or Orchestra Hall, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Canfield Street Station or Martin Luther King Boulevard/Mack Avenue Station.

Eastern Market

The great live music and first-class casinos are just a few highlights of Eastern Market. Make a stop by Historic Trinity Lutheran Church or Rocky's Historic Eastern Market while you're exploring the area.

Greektown Historic District

Visitors to Greektown Historic District love its first-class casinos, and you can check out Hollywood Casino at Greektown and Old St. Mary's Church. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Greektown Station.

Roseville

MacArthur Bridge with Detroit City From Belle Isle North Fishing Pier

Madison Heights

Detroit Skyline from Windsow Riverfront at Sunset

Woodhaven

Family and child care Toilet sign at Detroit Metro Wayne county airport in Michigan.

Romulus

The Renaissance Center in the Detroit Skyline at Night

Sterling Heights

Auburn Hills

House, St. Clair River Estuary, Anchor Bay, Michigan

New Baltimore

Looking towards the East, this aerial panoramic view shows the Western tip of Belle Isle below while showing Windsor, Ontario on the right and Detroit, Michigan on the left.

St. Clair Shores

Frequently asked questions

Is Detroit worth visiting?

Famous for its festivals and culture, discovering awesome things to do in Detroit is easy. Remember to add Fox Theatre to your itinerary while here.

How do I spend a day in Detroit?

Once you've visited leading attractions like Motown Museum and Detroit Riverwalk, spend the rest of your day discovering the retail and food options in Detroit.

What is the top tourist attraction in Detroit?

You can't go home without exploring Fox Theatre, ranked the top tourist attraction in Detroit.

Is three days enough to stay in Detroit?

Three days will be enough time to tick off the leading city sights, such as Fox Theatre, Detroit Institute of Arts and Motown Museum. The average stay in Detroit is two days. If you have the urge to extend your getaway, Romulus isn't far away.

Is Detroit a walkable city?

Some top sights in Detroit, like Fox Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts, are within walking distance. You can also discover several of the city's neighborhoods on foot. Only 0.16 kilometers from central Detroit is Downtown Detroit and Greektown Historic District is 0.64 kilometers away.

What are some activities to do in Detroit with kids?

If you are after activities and sights for all the family, check out these excellent ideas for what to do in Detroit with kids.

What to do in Detroit for adults?

Whether you're a food lover, culture enthusiast or outdoor adventurer, there's no shortage of things to do in Detroit for adults including The Belt and Woodlawn Cemetery.

Are there free things to do in Detroit?

One of the easiest ways to discover free things to do in Detroit is to ask a local tour guide. You'll get insider tips on hip neighborhoods, parks and other highlights you can experience without getting your cash out. Detroit Opera House is one place that doesn't charge an admission fee.