Katie & Jeff
Other Fun Stuff
The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village
This is really 3 things in one! The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is a museum of historical artifacts and also features really cool traveling exhibitions. Greenfield Village is an outdoor museum of historical homes and other buildings - and they are featuring Holiday Nights all December long! Book tickets in advance if you want to enjoy a festive, candlelit evening wandering the historical village. Thirdly, the Rouge Factory Tour departs from the Henry Ford campus and gives you a chance to tour the Dearborn Truck Plant ("The Rouge") - with assembly line catwalks, collector cars, and history about the Motor City and Ford.
Twelve Oaks Mall
Twelve Oaks Mall (and West Oaks Mall) is literally at the Baronette Renaissance Hotel. It has all the usual mall things if you forgot something, get bored, etc. It is also home to several restaurants - including Cheesecake Factory, Carrabba's, and Lotus Garden.
Campus Martius Park
Outdoor winter fun at Campus Martius and Cadillac Place - visit Detroit's Christmas tree, go ice skating, and browse the local pop-up Christmas marketplace and beer garden. Open until 10 pm (11 on Saturdays), although some shops close earlier.
Detroit Zoo
Awesome, obviously. Open 10-5pm, and 5:30-10pm Friday and Saturday nights for Wild Lights, a terrific festival of LED animals and fun winter activities. Be aware that very few animals are accessible during Wild Lights.
Detroit Institute of Arts
Very cool art museum (a personal favorite!) if you get into town early. Open 10-5 on Saturdays, but closed on Mondays.
Cranbrook Educational Community
Small local art museum and science institute. Open 11-5, but closed on Mondays.
Michigan Science Center
A personal fave if you get in early! Open 10-3, but closed on Mondays.
Motown Museum
Love Motown? This fabulous museum has it all - located in the former home of Motown Studios. Open 10-6, but closed Sundays and Mondays.
Escape Room Novi
Open 3-10pm (til 1am on Fridays and Saturdays) if you're into escape rooms!
Granite City Food & Brewery
Good food, good beer, good times. Bonus - they only serve Michigan beer!
Aroma Indian Cuisine
Best Indian food in metro Detroit!
Red Dot Coffee Company
Coffee and dessert! Open 8-6, closed Sundays.
Cafe Rendezvous
Excellent breakfast and brunch in a cozy atmosphere.
MI.MOSA
Excellent breakfast and brunch - and great specials!
Noel Night
Noel Night is a holiday festival in downtown Detroit happening (luck you!) On Saturday, December 7 this year, 5-10 pm. Museums are open, live music, art events, food trucks, and more. Parking is a pain but it's a fun time!