- Our list of the best things to do in Detroit, Michigan, features the top 293 nearby activities — including 94 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Detroit, MI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 27 things to do within the city of Detroit, MI , followed by 266 popular activities in nearby cities, including Westland, Canton, Dearborn, Sterling Heights, Troy, Warren, Ferndale, Royal Oak, Northville, Livonia, Madison Heights, Taylor, Southfield, Bloomfield Hills, Amherstburg, Essex, Roseville, Rochester, Pontiac, Novi, Southgate, Dearborn Heights, Macomb, Shelby Township, Auburn Hills, Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills, Marquette, Adrian and Eastpointe
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Son of a country songwriter brings his own voice to the stage, singing out song such as “Rock On” and “Momma and Jesus”
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The main part of the Detroit Historical Society is the arrangement it makes for the Detroit Historical Museum. The history of the region is put on display through a variety of exhibits with a central, core exhibition arrangement and several changing exhibitions.
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Centrally located in the downtown of the city, Campus Martius Park is a public space joined by many commercial and retail areas. Activities throughout the year include live concerts and ice skating.
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The Detroit Opera House is a live theater and music venue with a seating capacity of over 2,100. Having been in existence since 1869, it has hosted many performances including Les Miserables and Mary Poppins.
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Indoor stadium for football matches and concerts. Multiple kiosks available for food and drinks with lots of variety. At Ford Field configuration of seating and visibility ig good from anywhere across the stadium.
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Belle Island is an island and State Park. Sized at 982 acres, the park offers recreation and educational facilities, including walking, running and bicycle paths, an atrium, aquarium and zoo.
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Detroit People Mover gets you through an aerial ride around the downtown and midtown area. You just need to spend 75 cents for the ride. You can get a feel of arts by getting down at the stations and wait for the next train to continue.
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First opened in 1928, the Fisher Theatre is a performing arts venue that hosts a number of Broadway-esque theatrical performances. Past performances at the theater include Hello Dolly, Fiddler on the Roof, and Golden Boy, among numerous others.
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The Cobo Center is a meeting and exhibition facility with many purpose built spaces. It features The Grand Riverview Ballroom which is 40,000 feet in size with extensive lighting and a staging area.
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Featuring an IMAX dome theater that plays educational documentaries, Michigan Science Center hosts rotating exhibits and live science demonstrations. The center also has a kids' area for ages 5 and under with age-appropriate exhibits.