Attractions in Detroit, Michigan

Amusements

Gameworks 248-745-9675
4316 Baldwin Road, Detroit, MI 48326
AUBURN HILLS
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... more info map
GM World 313-667-7151
200 Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI 48265
DETROIT PROJECTS CENTER
This interactive showroom highlights General Motor's contemporary global products and services through its immersive and engaging vignettes. more info map
Laser Quest 248-616-9292
31401 John R. Road, Detroit, MI 48071
Located in Madison Heights
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... more info map
New Detroit Science Center, The 313-577-8400
5020 John R, Detroit, MI 48202
DOWNTOWN
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... more info map

Casinos

Greektown Casino - Hotel 313-223-2999
555 East Lafayette Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
Located in the Historic Greektown District
Property highlights include close to 3,000 slot and video poker machines, live poker, table games, 400 guest rooms and suites, Prism restaurant, Bistro 555, and the... more info map
MGM Grand Detroit Casino 313-393-7777
1300 John C. Lodge, Detroit, MI 48226
Located in Downtown Detroit
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. map
MotorCity Casino Hotel 313-237-7711
2901 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
Located at Grand River and the Lodge Freeway
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. ... more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Detroit Second Baptist Church 313-961-0920
441 Monroe Street, Detroit, MI 48226
DOWNTOWN
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... more info map
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House 313-884-4222
1100 Lake Shore Road, Detroit, MI 48236
Located in Grosse Pointe Shores
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... more info map
Fisher Mansion 313-331-6740
383 Lenox Street, Detroit, MI 48215
OFF EAST JEFFERSON
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... more info map
Fort St. Presbyterian Church 313-961-4533
631 West Fort Street, Detroit, MI 48226
DOWNTOWN
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,... more info map
Guardian Building 313-965-2430
500 Griswold Street, Detroit, MI 48226
GRISWOLD AT CONGRESS
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... more info map
Henry Ford Estate - Fair Lane 313-593-5590
4901 Evergreen Road, Detroit, MI 48128
Located in Dearborn
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... more info map
Moross House 313-259-6363
1460 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207
DOWNTOWN
This Federal Row house is the oldest brick home in Detroit with classes and tours available throughout the year. more info map
Renaissance Center 313-568-5600
400 Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI 48243
DOWNTOWN
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... more info map

Libraries & Research Centers

Detroit Public Library 313-833-4042
5201 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
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... more info map

Museums & Galleries

Automotive Hall of Fame 313-240-4000
21400 Oakwood Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48124
DEARBORN
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... more info map
Black Holocaust Museum 313-491-0777
13535 Livernois Avenue, Detroit, MI 48238
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,... more info map
Charles Wright Museum of African American History 313-494-5800
315 East Warren Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
DOWNTOWN
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 info map
Detroit Historical Museum 313-833-1805
5401 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
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... more info map
Detroit Institute of Arts, The 313-833-7900
5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
Located in Downtown Detroit
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... more info map
Gospel Music Hall of Fame & Museum 313-592-0017
18301 West McNichols, Detroit, MI 48219
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... more info map
Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village 313-982-6001
20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48124
Located Greenfield Village in Dearborn
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... more info map
International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit 313-871-8600
111 East Kirby, Detroit, MI 48202
DOWNTOWN
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... more info map
Motorsports Museum & Hall of Fame 248-349-7223
43700 Expo Center Drive, Detroit, MI 48376
NOVI
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. more info map
Motown Historical Museum 313-875-2264
2648 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208
Located in Downtown Detroit
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... more info map
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) 313-832-6622
4454 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit is a non-collecting institution which exhibits contemporary art and hosts several musical, literary, and artistic events... more info map
Pewabic Pottery 313-822-0954
10125 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48214
Located 3 Miles from Renaissance Center
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... more info map
Tuskegee Airmen National Museum 313-843-8849
6325 West Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48209
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... more info map
Walter P. Chrysler Museum 248-944-0460
One Chrysler Drive, Detroit, MI 48326
AUBURN HILLS
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... more info

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory 313-852-4065
Inselrume and Central Avenue, Detroit, MI 48207
BELLE ISLE
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... more info map
Belle Isle Park 313-852-4078
101 Belle Isle, Detroit, MI 48207
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. more info
Chene Park 313-393-7827
Atwater and Chene, Detroit, MI 48207
DOWNTOWN
Located at the foot of Chene, this beautiful park has numerous features including walkways, a riverside amphitheater, and a sea wall. more info
Detroit Zoo 248-398-0900
8450 West Ten Mile Road, Detroit, MI 48068
ROYAL OAK
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... more info

Tours & Cruises

Diamond Jack's River Tours 313-843-9376
114 Willow Drive, Detroit, MI 48138
GROSSE ISLE
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... more info
Show Me Detroit Tours 313-444-2120
8200 East Jefferson Avenue #1503, Detroit, MI 48214
Tour downtown Detroit's unique districts with your own personal local guide. Their chauffeured two-hour deluxe van tours provide a fun and inexpensive introduction to... more info map

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