Things to do in Detroit

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Detroit featuring outdoor art, a city and a square or plaza
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Detroit featuring night scenes, heritage architecture and a city
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Private City centre Detroit Helicopter Ride

Private City centre Detroit Helicopter Ride

Activity duration is 15 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$1,163 per adult
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Private City centre Detroit Helicopter Ride

Private City centre Detroit Helicopter Ride

Activity duration is 15 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$1,163 per adult
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Detroit Flavours Food Tour

Detroit Flavours Food Tour

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is HK$1,171 per adult
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What to do in Detroit

Popular places to visit

Suspicious seagulls guard the border #UrbanJungle #detroit #skyline

Huntington Place

During your trip, find out what's happening in Huntington Place, a top convention centre in Detroit. Experience the great live music and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Huntington Place
View of Corktown, Detroit from the hotel! #Springfun

MGM Grand Detroit Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to MGM Grand Detroit Casino during your travels in Detroit? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

MGM Grand Detroit Casino
Oscar Mayer Weiner mobile on display in all its relished glory at the Henry Ford Museum.

Henry Ford Museum

See the limousine in which JFK was assassinated, historical buildings and vehicles, and exhibits that document the evolution and impact of technology.

Henry Ford Museum
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.

Ford Field
Detroit Tigers

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.

Comerica Park
GM Renaissance Center showing interior views and a skyscraper

GM Renaissance Center

A distinctive point on the Detroit skyline, this collection of skyscrapers is the global headquarters of General Motors and a popular entertainment destination.

GM Renaissance Center
Comerica Park and Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Drone aerial photo of Comerica Park baseball stadium and Little Caesars Arena in downtown Detroit, Michigan.

Little Caesars Arena

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

Little Caesars Arena
Crazy place

Fox Theatre

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

Fox Theatre
Best view of Detroit

Hollywood Casino at Greektown

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

Hollywood Casino at Greektown

Areas of Detroit

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Downtown Detroit

4/5(9 area reviews)

Detroit is known for its architecture, industrialization and the arts. As creative entrepreneurs reclaim downtown, a new urban culture is rising next to the old.

Downtown Detroit
#BVStrove

Rochester Hills

Live music, restaurants and shopping are some highlights of Rochester Hills. Make a stop by Meadow Brook Amphitheatre or The Village Of Rochester Hills while you're exploring.

Rochester Hills
Historic buildings in Downtown Detroit - Michigan, United States

Midtown

5/5(4 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Midtown, check out sights like The Majestic Theatre or Orchestra Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canfield Street Station or Martin Luther King Boulevard/Mack Avenue Station.

Midtown
Detroit old train station under renovation in December 2019. Iconic building in downtown Detroit, Michigan

Corktown

Travellers enjoy Corktown for its live music and historical sites. Consider checking out Michigan Central while you're in the area.

Corktown
Incredible VEGAN gyro at this great little place in downtown Detroit. I’ve been hungry for it since I had it. Got it with chili cheese fries. Yum. The menu is entirely vegan. What a gem. It is in an area that looks to be actively gentrifying, so a fair number of boarded up and vacant lots, but close to tons of venues. #OnTheRoad

Brush Park

Brush Park might not have many top sights, but Little Caesars Arena and Orchestra Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Brush Park
Greektown Historic District showing signage and a city as well as a small group of people

Greektown Historic District

Experience the atmosphere of a Mediterranean town within the city center of Detroit as you dine on European food and enjoy a buzzing nightlife.

Greektown Historic District
municipal building, wide angle

Birmingham

Panoramic view of tree reflections in autumn time at Cranbrook Gardens in Michigan.

Bloomfield Hills

Bridge over Paint Creek

Sterling Heights

Eel tank. The kids loved it

Auburn Hills

Huroc Park- first snowfall @Huron River

Flat Rock

Beautiful country summer setting with green trees along the flowing Cass river in Cass City Michigan

Waterford

Voorhies Rd, just south of North Territorial. Michigan's trees begin the transition to fall colors. The sunny day. So beautiful I couldn't help but take a picture.

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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 neighbourhoods on foot. Only 0.16 kilometres from central Detroit is Downtown Detroit and Greektown Historic District is 0.64 kilometres 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 neighbourhoods, 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.

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