Maureen & Mitch
Things To Do
Detroit Red Wings
Are you a sports fan looking to catch a game while in town? Look no further than Little Ceasars Arena! The Detroit Red Wings compete in the National Hockey League as a member of the Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference, and are one of the Original Six teams of the league. Click the link below to catch the Wings play the Tampa Bay Lightening on Saturday, March 26th at 12:30pm.
Detroit Institute of Arts
The Detroit Institute of Arts has one of the largest and most significant art collections in the United States. With more than 65,000 artworks that date from the earliest civilizations to the present, the museum offers visitors an encounter with human creativity from all over the world. Favorite exhibit: Diego Rivera's murals. In 1932, Mexican muralist Diego Rivera (1886-1957) began illustrating the walls of what was then the DIA’s Garden Court. Using the fresco technique common in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, and the Americas, Rivera created a grand and complex cycle of murals that portray the geological, technological, and human history of Detroit. He also developed an ancient context for modern industry rooted in the belief system of the Aztec people of central Mexico.
Detroit Pistons
Coming in on Friday? Catch the Pistons play the Washington Wizards at 7:00pm in the newly constructed Little Caesars Arena! Click the link below to purchase tickets.
Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
Built in 1904, the Piquette Plant was the second center of automobile production for the Ford Motor Company, after the Ford Mack Avenue Plant. At the Piquette Avenue Plant, the company created and first produced the Ford Model T, the car credited with initiating the mass use of automobiles in the United States. Fun fact: this is where Maureen's sister, Molly, had her wedding in November 2016.
Belle Isle
Belle Isle Park, known simply as Belle Isle, is a 982-acre island park in Detroit, Michigan. It consists of Belle Isle, an island in the Detroit River, as well as several surrounding islets. Owned by the city of Detroit, Belle Isle is managed as a state park by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources through a 30-year lease initiated in 2013. Belle Isle Park is the largest city-owned island park in the United States, and is the third largest island in the Detroit River, after Grosse Ile and Fighting Island. It is connected to mainland Detroit by the MacArthur Bridge. Belle Isle Park is home to the Belle Isle Aquarium, the Belle Isle Conservatory, the Belle Isle Nature Center, the James Scott Memorial Fountain, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, a municipal golf course, a half-mile swimming beach, and numerous other monuments and attractions. It is also the site of a Coast Guard station. The Detroit Yacht Club sits on an adjacent island, connected to Belle Isle by a bridge.
Greektown
Greektown is a historic commercial and entertainment district, located just northeast of the heart of downtown. Named for the historic Greek immigrant community of the early 20th century, the district still has Greek-themed restaurants. Notable buildings include St. Mary Roman Catholic Church (originally built for the former ethnic German congregation of the parish), Second Baptist Church, the Athenium Suite Hotel, and the contemporary Greektown Casino-Hotel within its boundaries. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
Eastern Market
As the largest historic public market district in the US, Detroit’s Eastern Market is like nothing else in the world. At the core of the massive district are five large sheds spread over 4.5 acres with vendors selling wholesale fresh produce, livestock, poultry, and much more. Hosting a thriving retail market and the largest open air flowerbed market in the country on the Saturday before Mother’s Day, it’s no surprise that over 40,000 people will visit the market district on a busy Saturday.
Detroit Riverwalk
One of our favorite dates was when we rented bikes at the riverfront! With a perfect view of the Detroit River and Windsor, a bike is the perfect way to see the surrounding areas. If you're not into biking, this area is also perfect for walking! There's a carousel, fountains, and many park benches. We recommend using Wheelhouse Detroit for bike rentals -- https://www.wheelhousedetroit.com
Campus Martius Park
Campus Martius Park is considered the center of Detroit, and it definitely acts like it! Between year-round programming, concerts and activities to nearby restaurants and attractions, no trip to downtown Detroit is complete without a stop at Detroit’s home base.