Free & Cheap Things to Do in Detroit, MI

  • 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.
  • 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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Freshly caught salmon and shrimp top the menus at this effortlessly elegant eatery helmed by an award-winning chef
44.6 Miles
91% 11 votes
Horseback Riding 837 Gregory Drive East, Chatham, Ontario MoreLess Info
Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of activities at TJ Stables, including horseback and pony rides. The site also offers customers the opportunity to schedule birthday parties and register their children for summer day camps.
44.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Restaurants 564 Queen St, Chatham, Ontario MoreLess Info
Guests can order adult beverages, hot wings, and Italian garlic bread, as well as a variety of Mexican food items, at Mike's Place Chatham. Outdoor seating is also available at this location.
45.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Recreation Centers 8195 8th Line, Angus, Ontario MoreLess Info
The Tiffin Centre for Conservation is a 300+ acre area to enjoy the outdoors. Take part in walking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing through forests, wetlands, meadows and ancient lake beds.
46.1 Miles
100% 1 votes
Art Gallery 3750 Cleary Drive, Howell, MI 48843 MoreLess Info
Arthur Secunda Museum at Cleary University celebrates the international renown of one of Michigan's native artists. Visitors can view exhibits and artwork displays in different galleries, one of which highlights works by other Michigan artists.
46.3 Miles
33% 3 votes
Ice Skating 970 Grand Oaks Drive, Howell, MI 48843 MoreLess Info
A community owned ice arena, Grand Oaks Ice Arena hosts skating lessons at various levels for standard ice skating and figure skating. The arena also hosts home and travel hockey teams.
46.6 Miles
93% 29 votes
Historic Sites 29251 Uncle Tom's Road, Dresden, Ontario MoreLess Info
Recognized worldwide for its deep connection with the Underground Railroad and the abolition movement, Uncle Tom's Cabin Historical Site consists of multiple buildings, including the original house of Josiah Henson. Many exhibits and artifacts reflect the Black experience in Canada from that time period.
47.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Gardens 2555 South Lapeer Road, Lapeer, MI 48446 MoreLess Info
Set on five acres of gardens and surrounded by farmland, Hunters Creek offers a rustic setting for outdoor or barn events. The venue accommodates weddings/receptions, reunions, corporate events, and private parties of most varieties and sizes.
47.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Horse Races 1244 North Street, Dresden, Ontario MoreLess Info
Since the late 1800s, standard-bred harness racing has been a popular interest in Dresden, and Dresden Raceway continues with the tradition. With new management, they have expanded their facility to include slot machines.
47.4 Miles
50% 4 votes
Family Fun Center 2630 E Grand River Avenue, Howell, MI 48843 MoreLess Info
Great Escape is an indoor family fun center that features a 14,000 square foot arcade. The center also features a snack bar, bumper cars, go karts, laser tag, mini golf, and a bounce house.
48.0 Miles
88% 76 votes
Kayaking 760 Bayview Ave., Put in Bay, OH 43456 MoreLess Info
The guided tours offered by Kayak the Bay includes, among other packages, a night tour in the full-moon nights, with the main attraction being the 3rd tallest National Monument in the area.
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