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Things to do around Detroit

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Live nearby the metro-Detroit area? you probably think there's nothing to do besides roam around your hometown. We'll that's not true! let me show you some of my favorite things and places to do around here! and as a Wayne State student, we like to k...
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Places

stop going to the mall every time you hangout with your friends, let me show you my top places that'll make the most out of your day. 

 
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No need to go to the LOUVR when you have the DIA. it is one of the most beautiful and interesting museums ever (and this is coming from someone who finds museums boring) also, did I mentioned that its free entry for Macomb, Oakland and Wayne resident...
Detroit Institute of Arts
 
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everyone knows her and loves her, the campus martius always has the best vibes in downtown, winter here brings out the christmas spirit, with their skating rink, warm bar and many pop up shops. But alsooo, in the summer they do a beach style bar pop ...
Campus Martius Park | Top Public Square by USA Today
 
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Detroit buildings are mesmerizing! this, just like the DIA but perfect for those hard work-study days, they include child-care services, quiet & music rooms, online library and lets not forget the amazing art portrayed in this building
Main | Detroit Public Library
 
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If you're not from Michigan you have probably never heard of MJR. But for michiganders- this is the only cinema to go for new releases. with affordable tickets, best fresh popcorn, a 21+ drinking bar and nintendo host party rooms, you can get a magic...
MJR Southgate Cinema
 
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the most versatile and fun national park in michigan. with such an imense space they have fun places for activities such as the public beach area, the many bike trail raids across the forest, the park by the lake where you can see Canada not even a m...
Belle Isle Park
 
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Here in Detroit, we are proud of our Tigers! as a former worker of comerica park I can say that baseball season has become my favorite, the sunny days are perfect for watching a game at the park, and even if you don't like baseball, Comerica has plen...
Comerica Park
 
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Motor City Baby!!!! Ford museum is one fo the most interesting places to go, with a really cool concept of automobile history as well as Detroit history, they highlight many historical figures and how Detroit was shaped into what it is today.
Henry Ford Museum

food

grab a quick bite? want an experience with your meal? detroit has something for everyone

 
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While doing your trip around the area you might get hungry, shake shack will be your go to, best burgers, great service!
Shake Shack First National Building - Downtown Detroit
 
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if you are ever around wyandotte (20 minutes south from Detroit) you must come and try Whiskeys! although it looks like your regular bar-restaurant, its more than that. Their food is amazing, the vibes are spectacular and the place itself is chefs ki...
Whiskeys on the Water

Activities

Need hangout ideas other than driving around? Heres a few fun things to do around!

 
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Bowling is a family-friends favorite. Enjoy a good competition and fun time; Thunderlane also includes a game room for children and laser tag!
Thunderbowl Lanes
 
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Best place to have fun, there is something for everyone! betwee, claw machines, VR games, minigolf, laser tag and more! Also affordable if you are coming with family.
Zap Zone