Things to Do with Kids in Detroit, MI

  • TripBuzz found 226 things to do with kids in or near Detroit, Michigan, including 208 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Westland, Dearborn, Canton and Sterling Heights.
  • From Comerica Park to Ford Field, the Detroit area offers 83 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Sports Stadiums (Professional), History Museums and Parks.
  • As the most populated city in the state of Michigan, the city of Detroit offers a wide range of attractions in addition to its vast economic and residential landscape. The dramatic architecture found throughout the city is one of it's main attractions, as is the prevalence of the city's music history. Tourists can enjoy visiting many famous places and landmarks including the Fox Theatre and MGM Grand Detroit.
  • TripBuzz found 226 things to do with kids in or near Detroit, Michigan, including 208 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Westland, Dearborn, Canton and Sterling Heights.
  • From Comerica Park to Ford Field, the Detroit area offers 83 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Sports Stadiums (Professional), History Museums and Parks.
  • As the most populated city in the state of Michigan, the city of Detroit offers a wide range of attractions in addition to its vast economic and residential landscape. The dramatic architecture found throughout the city is one of it's main attractions, as is the prevalence of the city's music history. Tourists can enjoy visiting many famous places and landmarks including the Fox Theatre and MGM Grand Detroit.
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33.7 Miles
88% 16 votes
Canoeing 3000 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 MoreLess Info
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
93% 667 votes
Libraries 1000 Beal Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 MoreLess Info
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
86% 14 votes
Dog Park 2998 E Ellsworth Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 MoreLess Info
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.
35.0 Miles
96% 57 votes
Botanical Gardens 1600 Washington Hts, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 MoreLess Info
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
86% 483 votes
Natural History Museums 1109 Geddes Avenue, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 MoreLess Info
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.
35.5 Miles
92% 447 votes
Colleges & Universities 915 East Washington, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 MoreLess Info
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.
35.5 Miles
91% 35 votes
Theaters 121 South Fletcher, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 MoreLess Info
Part of the University of Michigan campus, the Power Center for the Performing Arts is a large theater modeled after the Greek theater at Epidarus. The Power Center is venue to a variety of presentations, including plays and musical performances.
35.6 Miles
94% 54 votes
Canoeing 1055 Longshore Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48105 MoreLess Info
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.
35.7 Miles
95% 173 votes
Colleges & Universities 801 Monroe Street, Ann Arbor, MI MoreLess Info
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.
35.7 Miles
39% 38 votes
Movie Theaters 233 S State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 MoreLess Info
The State Theatre is a movie theater that offers the local community an opportunity to view the latest movie releases in a historic theater. In addition to modern films, the theater also offers a wide variety of independent movie selections.
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