Things To Do
Detroit Riverwalk
Take a stroll along the beautiful Detroit River, and wave hi to Windsor, Canada on the other side! Attractions along the Riverwalk include parks, plazas, pavilions, pathways and open green space.
Campus Martius Park
Campus Martius Park is located in the heart of downtown. In the summer months, enjoy the beach and grab a drink at the bar!
Belle Isle
Belle Isle Park is located in the Detroit River near downtown Detroit. It’s home to the James Scott Memorial Fountain, the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, the Belle Isle Aquarium, and a golf course. Visitors can also swim at the designated swim beach, ride bicycles, fish, paddle and more. We got our engagement photos taken here!
Eastern Market
On weekend mornings, visit Eastern Market for fresh produce (Saturdays only), locally made foods, crafts, art, jewelry, and much more!
Motown Museum
Motown Museum is the ongoing heartbeat of the Motown legacy—a global tourist destination for music and history fans that celebrates the authentic story of Motown from its humble beginnings, to its emergence as the “Sound of Young America” and beyond. The Museum brings together fans, people and ideas from different generations and it captures the imagination to fuel dreams and inspire accomplishments.
Detroit Institute of Arts
Michigan Science Center
Greenfield Village / Henry Ford Museum
Henry Ford Museum: A vibrant exploration of genius in all its forms, Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation allows you to experience the strides of America’s greatest minds while fully immersing yourself in their stories. Step inside the bus where Rosa Parks took a stand by taking a seat. Play pilot as you explore flight innovations, starting with the Wright brothers' achievements, or make yourself at home inside Buckminster Fuller’s circular Dymaxion House. Greenfield Village: Experience firsthand the sights, sounds and sensations of America’s fascinating formation, where over 80 acres brim with resourcefulness and ingenuity. Here, 300 years of American perseverance serve as a living reminder that anything is possible. Step foot in the lab where Thomas Edison had his lightbulb moment or the workshop where the Wright brothers taught us to reach for the sky. Take a ride in a real Model T, walk through four working farms, or rub shoulders with world-class artisans.