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Amusements
Gameworks
4316 Baldwin Road • Detroit, MI 48326
AUBURN HILLS
248-745-9675
Developed with the help of Steven Spielberg, this 34,600 square foot, high tech indoor playland has many features including 225 classic arcade games, state-of-the-art simulations, networked multi-player games, air hockey tables, and pool tables. A 150 seat full service restaurant is also on site. more... mapLaser Quest
33800 Gratiot Avenue • Detroit, MI 48035
Located in Clinton Township
810-790-5555
Laser Quest is live action laser tag at its best. Enter the multi-level arena where fog, music and special effects combine to provide an incredible combination of tag and hide & seek. For family and group events, birthday parties or on your own, Laser Quest is interactive intense fun for ages 7-77. more... mapLaser Quest
31401 John R. Road • Detroit, MI 48071
Located in Madison Heights
248-616-9292
Set in a dark "sci-fi" maze, this laser tag adventure offers a wide variety of game styles that are tailored for your specific needs and interests and include different elements and various skill levels and complexity. more... mapNew Detroit Science Center, The
5020 John R • Detroit, MI 48202
DOWNTOWN
313-577-8400
A variety of features are available at this science center including hands-on science projects for children and viewing large format films on Michigan's only IMAX Dome Theatre. map
Casinos
Greektown Casino
555 East Lafayette • Detroit, MI 48226
Located in the Historic Greektown District
313-223-2999, 888-771-4386
Over 14 different types of table games and more 2,500 slot and video poker machines are available at Greektown Casino. The award-winning Alley Grille Steakhouse and Grapevine Café are on site. Those looking for some entertainment will enjoy the Apollo Lounge which features the largest casino stage in Detroit. more... mapMGM Grand Detroit Casino
1300 John C. Lodge • Detroit, MI 48226
Located in Downtown Detroit
313-393-7777, 877-888-2121
MGM Grand Detroit Casino offers over 2,800 of the best slots and such table games as Baccarat, Blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Let It Ride, Pai Gow Poker, Roulette, and Spanish 21. Three on-site dining options are available and entertainment is offered every evening at the Stage Bar. Valet parking is available. mapMotorCity Casino Hotel
2901 Grand River Avenue • Detroit, MI 48201
Located at Grand River and the Lodge Freeway
313-237-7711
Over 70,000 square feet of gaming excitement and entertainment is available at this world class casino that offers a large selection of slot machines and table games. Five outstanding restaurants are also on site. Live entertainment, including a variety of local bands, is provided. more... map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Detroit Second Baptist Church (circa Early 1800s)
441 Monroe Street • Detroit, MI 48226
DOWNTOWN
313-961-0920
This church was the state's first African-American church and was an integral stop on the Detroit section of the Underground Railroad during the mid-1800s. Between 5,000 and 6,000 fugitive slaves were sheltered and assisted at this church that helped many of them cross the border into Canada. mapEdsel & Eleanor Ford House (circa 1926)
1100 Lake Shore Road • Detroit, MI 48236
Located in Grosse Pointe Shores
313-884-4222
The former private residence of Henry and Clara Ford’s only child Edsel, his wife Eleanor and their children, Henry II, Benson, Josephine and William; this magnificent 60-room Cotswold mansion has many features including original antique furnishings, a collection of fine and decorative art, and 87 beautiful acres of lakefront gardens and grounds. more... mapFisher Mansion (circa 1927)
383 Lenox Street • Detroit, MI 48215
OFF EAST JEFFERSON
313-331-6740
This opulent villa-style house was built by Lawrence Fisher, the man who, along with his seven brothers, developed the enclosed auto body that they sold to General Motors. The house features marble columns, 24-karat gold-leaf ceilings, colorful tiles, and ornate woodwork. mapFort St. Presbyterian Church (circa Early 1870s)
631 West Fort Street • Detroit, MI 48226
DOWNTOWN
313-961-4533
One of Detroit's last examples of Victorian Gothic architecture and one of Michigan's oldest churches, this church is known for its Great Hall, flying buttresses, intricate stonework, and commanding octagonal tower. The popular Holiday Pottery Show is held here annually during the yuletide season. mapGuardian Building (circa Early 1920s)
500 Griswold Street • Detroit, MI 48226
GRISWOLD AT CONGRESS
313-965-2430
Some of the features of this 32 story Art Deco skyscraper including a stunning main lobby, colorful tiles in the Arts and Crafts style, terra cotta colored brick, and geometric Indian motifs created with Pewabic tiles in shades of red, blue, and green. mapHenry Ford Estate - Fair Lane (circa 1915)
4901 Evergreen Road • Detroit, MI 48128
Located in Dearborn
313-593-5590
A National Historic Landmark on the campus of the University of Michigan - Dearborn, this 56-room, stone mansion was the home of automobile pioneer Henry Ford and his wife, Clara. It contains many personal artifacts, elaborate carved woodwork, Mr. Ford's personal garage, cars and research laboratory; and the 1915 Powerhouse that still generates electricity today. Guided tours usually last around 90 minutes. more... mapMeadow Brook Hall (circa Early 1920s)
Walton Boulevard and South Squirrel Road • Detroit, MI 48309
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY
248-370-3140
Built for Matilda Dodge, the widow of John Dodge, this extravagant "castle" was inspired by traditional English Tudor country homes and contains 110 rooms, most of them featuring original period decor and priceless pieces of artwork and furniture. One of the most notable features of the house is its luxurious grand ballroom which spans two stories.Moross House (circa 1840)
1460 East Jefferson Avenue • Detroit, MI 48207
DOWNTOWN
313-259-6363
This Federal Row house is the oldest brick home in Detroit with classes and tours available throughout the year. mapRenaissance Center
400 Renaissance Center • Detroit, MI 48243
DOWNTOWN
313-568-5600
Originally built with "Ford" money, this multiple-cylindrical designed building is now the world headquarters of General Motors and is one of the most distinctive aspect of Detroit's skyline. A variety of shops, banks, movie theaters, restaurants, and a revolving restaurant are also located here. mapSainte Anne de Detroit Church (circa 1701)
1000 Sainte Anne Street • Detroit, MI 48216
DOWNTOWN
313-496-1701
Historic Roman Catholic Church that is located in a NeoGothic historically designed building with numerous features. Group tours are available. more... map
Libraries & Research Centers
Detroit Public Library
5201 Woodward Avenue • Detroit, MI 48202
313-833-4042
The Detroit Public Library is among the largest public libraries in the nation, and is the largest library system in the State of Michigan. The Main Library and its 23 neighborhood branches make it one of the most valuable and accessible public institutions in the City of Detroit. more... map
Museums & Galleries
Automotive Hall of Fame
21400 Oakwood Boulevard • Detroit, MI 48124
DEARBORN
313-240-4000
Many highlights are showcased at this exhibition center including entertaining exhibits, a 65 foot mural, a working replica of the world's first gasoline car, and safety and power demonstrations. A cafe and gift shop are on site. more... mapBlack Holocaust Museum
13535 Livernois Avenue • Detroit, MI 48238
313-491-0777
A memorial to the millions of African people who were captured, sold, and brutalized during the slave trade, this museum features a collection of photographs, artifacts, documents, and narratives from the slave trade. There is also a reproduction of a slave cabin on site. mapCharles Wright Museum of African American History
315 East Warren Avenue • Detroit, MI 48201
DOWNTOWN
313-494-5800
Detroit's role in the heritage and culture of African Americans is the focus of this museum that offers an array of exhibits and presentations. more... mapDetroit Historical Museum
5401 Woodward Avenue • Detroit, MI 48202
313-833-1805
Detroit's rich history is the focus of this museum that offers exhibits and programs that depict various historical events including Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac's landing on the banks of the Detroit River as well as the Detroit's industrial history. more... mapDetroit Institute of Arts, The
5200 Woodward Avenue • Detroit, MI 48202
Located in Downtown Detroit
313-833-7900
The fifth largest museum in the nation, The Detroit Institute of Arts was founded in 1885. It features over 100 galleries of art in a wide range of styles, from ancient to modern times. The first American museum to acquire a Van Gogh painting, DIA has "one of the largest, most significant art collections in the nation" with over 60,000 works. These include works of American, European, modern, contemporary, African, Asian, Native American, Oceanic, Islamic, and African American art. more... mapGospel Music Hall of Fame & Museum
18301 West McNichols • Detroit, MI 48219
313-592-0017
Browse through the Hall of Fame and view portraits of significant gospel musicians. Visitors can also learn about the father of gospel, Thomas A. Dorsey, at this museum. Original compositions of gospel pioneers are also on display. more... mapHenry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
20900 Oakwood Boulevard • Detroit, MI 48124
Located Greenfield Village in Dearborn
313-982-6001, 800-835-5237
America's largest indoor and outdoor museum, this 12-acre museum preserves objects from the past including such world renowned items as Edgar Allen Poe's writing desk, a 1930s kitchen, the limousine in which President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, President Abraham Lincoln's chair that he was sitting in when he was shot, Rosa Parks' bus, a 1939 Douglas DC-3, Thomas Edison’s Menlo Park Office and Library, the Sarah Jordan Boarding House, and George Washington's camp bed. more... mapInternational Institute of Metropolitan Detroit
111 East Kirby • Detroit, MI 48202
DOWNTOWN
313-871-8600
You can view an exclusive international doll collection of more than 2,000 authentic ceremonial cultural dolls at this institute, as well as participate in ethnic classes, folk dancing, and hands-on cultural exercises. An array of exhibits and artifacts are on display. mapMotorsports Museum & Hall of Fame
43700 Expo Center Drive • Detroit, MI 48376
NOVI
248-349-7223
A unique museum that features exhibits on all forms of motor sports including racecars, boats, and trucks, plus exhibits the innovative individuals who created them. mapMotown Historical Museum
2648 West Grand Boulevard • Detroit, MI 48208
Located in Downtown Detroit
313-875-2264
Founded in 1985, by Esther Gordy Edwards, the Motown Historical Museum's mission is "to preserve the legacy of Motown Record Corporation and to educate and motivate people, especially youth, through exhibitions and programs that promote the values of vision, creativity and entrepreneurship." Exhibits include historical photographs, artwork, music, costumes, and other memorabilia. Visit the original recording studio, "Studio A," where many stars, including Diana Ross and the Supremes, Marvin Gay, The Jackson Five and Stevie Wonder, recorded their first hits. more... mapMuseum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD)
4454 Woodward Avenue • Detroit, MI 48201
313-832-6622
The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit is a non-collecting institution which exhibits contemporary art and hosts several musical, literary, and artistic events throughout the year. more... mapPewabic Pottery
10125 East Jefferson Avenue • Detroit, MI 48214
Located 3 Miles from Renaissance Center
313-822-0954
Michigan's only historic pottery, this National Historic Landmark was first developed in 1903 by Mary Chase Perry Stratton and is now a non-profit ceramic art education center nationally known for its tile and pottery in unique glazes. Pewabic Pottery features a museum, gallery of contemporary pottery, learning center, and a gift shop. Guided tours are available. more... mapTuskegee Airmen National Museum
6325 West Jefferson • Detroit, MI 48209
313-843-8849
This museum features an array of photographs and memorabilia that depict the African American airmen's involvement during World War II. They are open from the first of April to the end of September. mapWalter P. Chrysler Museum
One Chrysler Drive • Detroit, MI 48326
AUBURN HILLS
248-944-0460
The history of Chrysler is showcased at this interactive museum that includes videos, interactive displays, a recreated 1930's showroom, and an exhibition space with a variety of cars. more...
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory
Inselrume and Central Avenue • Detroit, MI 48207
BELLE ISLE
313-852-4065
This conservatory was designed by the famous architect Albert Kahn and features permanent displays of rare flora as well as one of the largest collections of orchids in the nation. mapBelle Isle Park
101 Belle Isle • Detroit, MI 48207
313-852-4078
This 1,000 acre island park is accessible by a bridge and features an aquarium, conservatory, museum, and plenty of activities including biking, barbecuing, and hiking.Chene Park
Atwater and Chene • Detroit, MI 48207
DOWNTOWN
313-393-7827
Located at the foot of Chene, this beautiful park has numerous features including walkways, a riverside amphitheater, and a sea wall.Detroit Zoo
8450 West Ten Mile Road • Detroit, MI 48068
ROYAL OAK
248-398-0900
One of the country's largest zoos, this zoo features hundreds of exotic animals, a wildlife interpretive center, an amphibian research center, a butterfly and hummingbird garden, and much more. There is also an art gallery, theater, and multimedia interactive exhibits located here. more...
Tours & Cruises
Diamond Jack's River Tours
114 Willow Drive • Detroit, MI 48138
GROSSE ISLE
313-843-9376
Climb aboard a 90 foot miniature ship and enjoy a two hour guided and narrated cruise down the Detroit River. The cruise takes you around Belle Isle and back to the Ambassador Bridge. Cruises are available from June to September. more...
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