Popular places to visit in the Metro Detroit area. Both indoors and out with a few hidden gems tossed in!
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Indoor places of greatness
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor things to do in the Metro Detroit Area
A great place to spend a Saturday morning.
Eastern Market
A nice paved trail in Detroit.
Dequindre Cut
A great trail that runs through northern Macomb County - access to downtown areas (that have ice cream).
Macomb Orchard Trail
Great park that has a farmers market and concerts on Thursday nights in the summer months. Also a great trail runs through the park - along the river.
Dodge Park
Great walking trail, playground, community garden.
James C Nelson Park
A small baseball stadium that offers affordable tickets and free parking.
Jimmy John's Field
Things to do near Eastern Market
Eastern Market: One of Detroit's Gems
Large park with nice paved trail around the lake and mountain biking trails. Beaches, play structures, and covered picnic areas available.
Stony Creek Metropark
Great place to visit in December - holiday tree, ice skating.
Campus Martius Park
Restaurants
Great Detroit Style Pizza!
Shields Pizza
A great place for Detroit Style Pizza!
Buddy's Pizza
The chicken shawarma is excellent.
Bucharest Grill - Detroit's Best Sandwich Wraps
Great local bar/grill with affordable prices.
Nicky D's Sports Bar & Grill
Cozy place with good eats and sometimes has live bands.
Vivio's II Food & Spirits - Warren, MI
Lots of great ice cream options and also has a food menu available.
Leason's Dairy & Grill
Indoor places of greatness
Love this place! They sometimes have classes to make your own art.
Pewabic Pottery
They offer tours that show of some of the things that make the building so unique - like the Ernie Harwell Sports Collection or the Burton Historical Collection!
Detroit Public Library
It's small - but it's such an old building that is totally worth checking out!
Belle Isle Aquarium
Great place to spend an afternoon! Fun for kids and adults!
Michigan Science Center
Such a great place to learn about Motown Music History! It's worth the cost of admission. Check Groupon for discounted ticket offers!
Motown Museum
Decent food and a great place to try your hand at feather bowling!
Bath City Bistro
It's a cross between football and bowling and a fun place to experience this unique game!
Fо̄wling Warehouse Detroit
There are tour options available of this building and they are top notch! Highly recommend stopping in - even if you aren't on a tour!
