22 places in metro Detroit to take an out-of-towner

By on Wed, Nov 22, 2017 at 7:22 pm

You've got house guests, and everyone's sick of sitting around the house. Consider showing them these metro Detroit destinations.

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22 places in metro Detroit to take an out-of-towner
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Axe-Throwing at HUB Stadium 2550 Takata Dr., Auburn Hills; 248-364-4000 Ever wanted to channel your inner lumberjack? The HUB Stadium has introduced axe-throwing to the space. There are five brand new courts for axe-throwing where up to ten people can lob a heavy metal object at a bullseye. Photo via Instagram user @hubstadium

Axe-Throwing at HUB Stadium


2550 Takata Dr., Auburn Hills; 248-364-4000
Ever wanted to channel your inner lumberjack? The HUB Stadium has introduced axe-throwing to the space. There are five brand new courts for axe-throwing where up to ten people can lob a heavy metal object at a bullseye.
Photo via Instagram user @hubstadium
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Belle Isle Aquarium 900 Inselruhe Ave., Detroit; 313-402-0466 Designed by Detroit architect Albert Kahn, the Belle Isle Aquarium is the oldest continually operating aquarium in the country. Visiting the aquarium is a good way to get the non-Michigander acquainted with part of Michigan’s history and Belle Isle itself. Photo via Instagram, Belle Isle Aquarium

Belle Isle Aquarium


900 Inselruhe Ave., Detroit; 313-402-0466
Designed by Detroit architect Albert Kahn, the Belle Isle Aquarium is the oldest continually operating aquarium in the country. Visiting the aquarium is a good way to get the non-Michigander acquainted with part of Michigan’s history and Belle Isle itself.
Photo via Instagram, Belle Isle Aquarium
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Campus Martius 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-962-0101 Want to give your out-of-towners the best view of Detroit? Take them to Campus Martius where they can admire the enormous Christmas tree and ice skate on The Rink. The place is surrounded by bars, restaurants, and shopping, so make a day of it. Photo via Instagram user @local4news

Campus Martius


800 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-962-0101
Want to give your out-of-towners the best view of Detroit? Take them to Campus Martius where they can admire the enormous Christmas tree and ice skate on The Rink. The place is surrounded by bars, restaurants, and shopping, so make a day of it.
Photo via Instagram user @local4news
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Cranbrook Art Museum 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills; 248-645-3323 Specializing in contemporary art, architecture, and design, the Cranbrook Art Museum showcases various exhibits that one can rarely find anywhere else. Photo via Facebook

Cranbrook Art Museum


39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills; 248-645-3323
Specializing in contemporary art, architecture, and design, the Cranbrook Art Museum showcases various exhibits that one can rarely find anywhere else.
Photo via Facebook
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Dequindre Cut Dequindre Cut Greenway, east side of Detroit, west of St. Aubin Street If your house guest wants to explore Detroit's unique urban landscape, this is the place to take them. The Dequindre Cut is a two-mile greenway/urban recreational path that caters to bikers and pedestrians. There are marked entrance ramps that also connect travelers to communities like Woodbridge, Lafayette Avenue, and more. Photo via Instagram user @d.o.photography_

Dequindre Cut


Dequindre Cut Greenway, east side of Detroit, west of St. Aubin Street
If your house guest wants to explore Detroit's unique urban landscape, this is the place to take them. The Dequindre Cut is a two-mile greenway/urban recreational path that caters to bikers and pedestrians. There are marked entrance ramps that also connect travelers to communities like Woodbridge, Lafayette Avenue, and more.
Photo via Instagram user @d.o.photography_
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The Detroit Institute of Arts 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-7900 Founded in 1885, the DIA has an expansive and diverse art collection that will be sure to capture anyone’s attention. And, this place has more than just art — there's plenty of programming for the whole family. Photo via Facebook

The Detroit Institute of Arts


5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-7900
Founded in 1885, the DIA has an expansive and diverse art collection that will be sure to capture anyone’s attention. And, this place has more than just art — there's plenty of programming for the whole family.
Photo via Facebook
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Eastern Market 2934 Russell St, Detroit; 313-833-9300 A go-to destination in the city that’s become known as a bustling hub for fresh locally sourced food, restaurants, art, music, culture, and community. The Saturday market operates year-round from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., with more than 225 vendors converging into the market to sell their wares. Photo via Instagram user @easternmarket

Eastern Market


2934 Russell St, Detroit; 313-833-9300
A go-to destination in the city that’s become known as a bustling hub for fresh locally sourced food, restaurants, art, music, culture, and community. The Saturday market operates year-round from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., with more than 225 vendors converging into the market to sell their wares.
Photo via Instagram user @easternmarket
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Ford-Wyoming Drive In 10400 Ford Rd., Dearborn; 313-846-6910 Many drive-ins have perished over the years, but the Ford-Wyoming Drive-In still stands tall. Enjoy some popcorn and soda while watching the newest movies right from the comfort of your own car. Photo via Yelp user, Becki B.

Ford-Wyoming Drive In


10400 Ford Rd., Dearborn; 313-846-6910
Many drive-ins have perished over the years, but the Ford-Wyoming Drive-In still stands tall. Enjoy some popcorn and soda while watching the newest movies right from the comfort of your own car.
Photo via Yelp user, Becki B.
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Historic Fort Wayne 6325 W Jefferson Ave., Detroit; info@historicfortwayne.com The Historic Fort Wayne Coalition is responsible for maintaining the historic fort located on the Detroit River. Here, visitors can go on guided walking tours, see re-enactors, visit the National Museum of the Tuskegee Airmen, and more. Keep an eye out for special events and programming. Photo via Instagram user @arterial32

Historic Fort Wayne


6325 W Jefferson Ave., Detroit; [email protected]
The Historic Fort Wayne Coalition is responsible for maintaining the historic fort located on the Detroit River. Here, visitors can go on guided walking tours, see re-enactors, visit the National Museum of the Tuskegee Airmen, and more. Keep an eye out for special events and programming.
Photo via Instagram user @arterial32
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Fowling Warehouse 3901 Christopher St., Detroit; 313-264-1288 Fowling, the football bowling pin game, has its own place for fun at the Fowling Warehouse and is a hotspot destination for out-of-state visitors. The game was accidently invented at a tailgate and spread like wildfire. The place features over 150 different types of beer and a 175 seat beer garden. Pro tip: The warehouse is only kid-friendly during select hours. Photo via Instagram user @fowlingwarehouse

Fowling Warehouse


3901 Christopher St., Detroit; 313-264-1288
Fowling, the football bowling pin game, has its own place for fun at the Fowling Warehouse and is a hotspot destination for out-of-state visitors. The game was accidently invented at a tailgate and spread like wildfire. The place features over 150 different types of beer and a 175 seat beer garden. Pro tip: The warehouse is only kid-friendly during select hours.
Photo via Instagram user @fowlingwarehouse
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Garden Bowl 4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-9700 ext 205 In the roaring '20s, Garden Bowl was considered a working man’s country club. Today, the historic building serves as America’s oldest active bowling center. Roll a strike and enjoy some pizza pies from Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizzeria. Photo via Facebook user Garden Bowl

Garden Bowl


4120 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-833-9700 ext 205
In the roaring '20s, Garden Bowl was considered a working man’s country club. Today, the historic building serves as America’s oldest active bowling center. Roll a strike and enjoy some pizza pies from Sgt. Pepperoni’s Pizzeria.
Photo via Facebook user Garden Bowl
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Hamtramck Disneyland 12087 Klinger St., Hamtramck; 313-346-5465 Hamtramck Disneyland is yard art, much like the Heidelberg Project, with a different story. The installation began when owner Dmytro Szylak, a Ukrainian immigrant, retired from General Motors. With more time on his hands than anticipated, Szylak converted his own backyard into a masterpiece. Photo via Yelp user P W.

Hamtramck Disneyland


12087 Klinger St., Hamtramck; 313-346-5465
Hamtramck Disneyland is yard art, much like the Heidelberg Project, with a different story. The installation began when owner Dmytro Szylak, a Ukrainian immigrant, retired from General Motors. With more time on his hands than anticipated, Szylak converted his own backyard into a masterpiece.
Photo via Yelp user P W.
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Heidelberg Project 3600 Heidelberg St., Detroit; 313-458-8414 The mission of the project is to improve the lives of people and neighborhoods through the use of art. The artist, Tyree Guyton, built this collective piece of art with his grandfather starting in 1986 when he realized a poverty stricken neighborhood needed inspiration. His grandfather encouraged him to pick up a paintbrush instead of a weapon, and this enormous outdoor installation is the result. Photo via Instagram user @heidelbergproj

Heidelberg Project


3600 Heidelberg St., Detroit; 313-458-8414
The mission of the project is to improve the lives of people and neighborhoods through the use of art. The artist, Tyree Guyton, built this collective piece of art with his grandfather starting in 1986 when he realized a poverty stricken neighborhood needed inspiration. His grandfather encouraged him to pick up a paintbrush instead of a weapon, and this enormous outdoor installation is the result.
Photo via Instagram user @heidelbergproj
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Henry Ford Museum 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn; 313-982-6001 Spend the day learning about the fascinating history of American innovation — and don't forget to eat some period-appropriate cuisine while you're there. An on-going Pixar exhibit will entertain kids and adults. Photo via Yelp user, Jay C.

Henry Ford Museum


20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn; 313-982-6001
Spend the day learning about the fascinating history of American innovation — and don't forget to eat some period-appropriate cuisine while you're there. An on-going Pixar exhibit will entertain kids and adults.
Photo via Yelp user, Jay C.
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Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum 31005 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills; 248-626-5020 Feeling nostalgic? Step into a grand hall lined with classic coin-operated animatronics, mechanical games, and other old arcade hall finds — equipped with all the bells and whistles. There are plenty of rare games and oddities, plus snacks on site too. Photo via Instagram user @kimjoymilke

Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum


31005 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills; 248-626-5020
Feeling nostalgic? Step into a grand hall lined with classic coin-operated animatronics, mechanical games, and other old arcade hall finds — equipped with all the bells and whistles. There are plenty of rare games and oddities, plus snacks on site too.
Photo via Instagram user @kimjoymilke
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Michigan Science Center 5020 John R St., Detroit; 313-577-8400 The Michigan Science Center wants to inspire creative minds no matter their age. Get the creativity wheels of your visitor spinning with the center’s hands-on exhibits, IMAX theatre, and more. Photo via Instagram, Michigan Science Center

Michigan Science Center


5020 John R St., Detroit; 313-577-8400
The Michigan Science Center wants to inspire creative minds no matter their age. Get the creativity wheels of your visitor spinning with the center’s hands-on exhibits, IMAX theatre, and more.
Photo via Instagram, Michigan Science Center
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Motown Museum 2648 W Grand Blvd., Detroit; 313-875-2264 Serving as one of Southeastern Michigan’s most popular tourist attractions, Motown Museum preserves the legacy of Motown Record Corporation. At its peak Motown had artists like Diana Ross and the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, and the Jackson 5. At the museum, you'll see Motown's first recording studio, known as Studio A, and one of Michael Jackson's hats. Photo via Instagram user @motownmuseum

Motown Museum


2648 W Grand Blvd., Detroit; 313-875-2264
Serving as one of Southeastern Michigan’s most popular tourist attractions, Motown Museum preserves the legacy of Motown Record Corporation. At its peak Motown had artists like Diana Ross and the Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, and the Jackson 5. At the museum, you'll see Motown's first recording studio, known as Studio A, and one of Michael Jackson's hats.
Photo via Instagram user @motownmuseum
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Outdoor Adventure Center 1801 Atwater St., Detroit; 844-622-6367 The Outdoor Adventure Center is a destination that offers plenty of hands-on experiences. To learn more about Michigan’s natural resources and state parks, this is the place to go. Photo via Instagram user, DNR Outdoor Adventure Center

Outdoor Adventure Center


1801 Atwater St., Detroit; 844-622-6367
The Outdoor Adventure Center is a destination that offers plenty of hands-on experiences. To learn more about Michigan’s natural resources and state parks, this is the place to go.
Photo via Instagram user, DNR Outdoor Adventure Center
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Pure Detroit tours Sites include: Guardian Building, Fisher Building, and Packard Plant 855-874-7873 Pure Detroit isn’t just a storefront. The business also offers walking tours through some of Detroit’s most iconic architectural sites. There are opportunities to take selfies at the Packard Plant and learn more about automotive-manufacturing in one of America’s great industrial cities or get a view of the cityscape from the top of the Fisher Building. Photo via Instagram user @puredetroit313

Pure Detroit tours


Sites include: Guardian Building, Fisher Building, and Packard Plant 855-874-7873
Pure Detroit isn’t just a storefront. The business also offers walking tours through some of Detroit’s most iconic architectural sites. There are opportunities to take selfies at the Packard Plant and learn more about automotive-manufacturing in one of America’s great industrial cities or get a view of the cityscape from the top of the Fisher Building.
Photo via Instagram user @puredetroit313
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