Things To Do
Downtown Birmingham
Birmingham’s pedestrian-friendly downtown is comprised of nearly 300 retailers. The Birmingham Shopping District offers a diverse assortment of fashion boutiques, restaurants, gift shops, movie theatres, jewelers, salons, spas, antique shops and art galleries.
Cranbrook House & Gardens
Stroll through 40 acres of Cranbrook Gardens - featuring extensive plantings, fountains, statuary, lakes and streams.
Detroit Institute of Arts
The DIA's collection is among the top six in the United States, with more than 65,000 works. A hallmark of the DIA is the diversity of the collection. In addition to outstanding American, European, Modern and Contemporary, and Graphic art, the museum holds significant works of African, Asian, Native American, Oceanic, Islamic, and Ancient art. In 2000, the DIA established the General Motors Center for African American Art as a curatorial department in order to broaden the museum's collection of African American art.
Meadow Brook Hall
A National Historic Landmark, Meadow Brook Hall is a historic house museum, cultural center, and events and wedding venue. Built in 1929 by Oakland University founder Matilda Dodge Wilson, Meadow Brook represents one of the finest examples of Tudor-revival style architecture in America and is especially renowned for its superb craftsmanship, remarkable grounds and grand scale.
Eastern Market - Detroit
Attending Eastern Market is an experience that is undeniably Detroit. Over 225 market vendors share their produce and stories. The tradition of this market has been a cornerstone of the city for 125 years. Saturday Market: 6am - 4pm (year-round) Sunday Market: 10am-4pm (June-Sept.)