- The list below includes 217 free or cheap things to do in or near Detroit, Michigan, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Art Museum and Music Museums.
- From Detroit RiverFront to Campus Martius Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Detroit and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Canton, Dearborn, Westland and Sterling Heights.
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The former factory where the first 12,000 Model Ts were made now explores the history of Detroit’s auto industry
33.7 Miles
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16 votes
3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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The Argo-Gallup Park Canoe Liveries is an excursion company that offers river trips, boat rentals, and kayak rentals on the Huron River. The company provides both one person and two person kayaks.
34.2 Miles
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1000 Beal Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Built in honor of the former President, the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum offers guests an educational and entertaining glimpse into the life of Ford and the history of his time in the White House.
34.3 Miles
Swift Run Dog Park is 10 acres of open space where dogs can roam off leash. The park has separate fenced areas for large and small dogs and there are multiple waste stations, water bowls and benches.
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Founded in 1907, the Nichols Arboretum has a large collection of native and non-native trees and shrubs. Facilities at the arboretum include restrooms, a visitor center, and a small snack shop.
35.4 Miles
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483 votes
1109 Geddes Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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The Exhibit Museum of Natural History contains the largest display of dinosaur fossils in Michigan, along with a planetarium, anthropology, and geology exhibits. Visitors can attend Science Cafes where experts discuss hot topics in science.
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Students can choose from among almost 250 areas of study at the University of Michigan. In addition, students can participate in over 25 intermural sports, and participate or cheer on 17 men's and 14 women's NCAA Division I teams.
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Located on the Huron River, Argo Canoe Livery offers a variety of rentals, including canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, tubes, and rafts. They also feature several river trips of varying lengths suitable for groups.
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As part of the University of Michigan School of Music, Hill Auditorium hosts community performances for theater, dance, music, and more. Visitors can attend a variety of performances, from symphonies to Broadway musicals.
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The Law Quadrangle is located on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor. It offers a park-like setting with lots of trees and benches and is surrounded by older achitecture that fills the campus.
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179 votes
525 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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The University of Michigan Museum of Art is the result of over 150 years of art collecting by the University of Michigan, and is best known for its Asian art. Some of the displayed art dates back to 1100 AD, while other pieces are only a years old.