Madelynn & Roland
Things To Do
Belle Isle
Belle Isle Park is a Detroit gem and a Michigan state park. The 987-acre island park features the a conservatory, aquarium, museum, giant slide, athletic fields, picnic areas, tennis courts, a nature Zoo, and more attractions popular with all ages and interests. Plus spectacular views of the Detroit and Windsor skyline. (Easily one of our go-to Detroit spots.)
Eastern Market
The Eastern Market area is named for the 19th-century market operating here, with vendors selling everything from tacos to colorful produce every Saturday. Sundays see the space packed with local jewelers and artists. Hip cafes and places serving classic Coney Island hot dogs dot the district whose warehouses are being revitalized with murals. (We HIGHLY recommend checking out the Saturday market as a pre-wedding activity.)
Dequindre Cut
The Dequindre Cut Greenway is an urban recreational path, and is part of the Detroit Riverfront. Formerly a Grand Trunk Railroad line, the Dequindre Cut is a predominately below-street level greenway, just north of the riverfront. Well-known for its examples of urban artwork and graffiti, the greenway features a 20-foot-wide paved pathway, which includes separate lanes for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. (Riding bikes on this path is a must.)
The Commons
The Commons is a unique combination coffee shop and laundromat committed to serving all members of the community. (Roland spent a summer interning with MACC Development, a community development corporation that opened this amazing spot.)
Detroit Murals
Detroit is a city full of artists who are finding new outlets for their creative talents. In recent years, one of the most beautiful forms of creative expression used to celebrate Detroit has been through visual art in the form of murals. (Fun fact: Roland created a mural tour during his internship in Detroit.)
Detroit Institute of Arts
The Detroit Institute of Arts, located in Midtown Detroit, Michigan, has one of the largest and most significant art collections in the United States. With over 100 galleries, there is much to be seen at the DIA!
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.
Windsor, Ontario
Looking to do some international travel? Pop on over to Windsor for a bit while you're in Detroit (assuming there are no COVID restrictions inhibiting travel across the border).
Additional Detroit Activities
Check out this Visit Detroit website for more ideas of things to do while you're in the city!