This list is for the people that say there is “nothing to do.” There are so many fun things to do around Southeast Michigan, and many of them are uniquely Michigan. From pottery to museums and outdoor adventures, you’re bound to find something to do ...
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Crafty
Active
Museums
Nature 🌳💐
Self-care 💆🏻♀️
Crafty
Choose from 4 tiles to glaze and make uniquely your own.
Pewabic Pottery
Create your own clay dish & finish it with paint.
Wheelscape Pottery
Pick a piece of pottery to paint.
Creatopia Pottery
Pick a piece of pottery to create.
Pottery Creations
Paint & pour! Choose a painting to create and bring some good sips :)
Tipsy Ypsi - Paint and Pour
Your one stop shop for all things crafty!
Knock on Wood Design Studio, LLC
Active
Take an aerial class and experience what it’s like to fly on aerial silks!
Detroit Flyhouse Circus School
More mid-Michigan, but the only bungee fitness class in the state!
Center Lake Fitness
Canoe, paddle board, kayak, or tube. Whatever you choose, this is a great way to get out on the water!
Argo Park Canoe Livery - Ann Arbor
Museums
From cars to Hallmark ornaments and airplanes to exploring different decades, the Henry Ford has something for everyone.
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
Beautiful collections! Free admission for anyone who lives in Wayne, Oakland, or Macon counties.
Detroit Institute of Arts
Explore U-M’s incredible collection of art pieces. Admission is free!
University of Michigan Museum of Art
Learn more about the history of Motown!
Motown Museum
Bring the outdoors in! The Outdoor Adventure Center is fun for the whole family.
Outdoor Adventure Center
Nature 🌳💐
A must see at the end of May & early June when the peony garden is in full bloom!
University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum
This FREE activity lets you pick your own flowers from the farm to create a beautiful bouquet. While it is free, the farm does operate on donations, so consider donating.
Chacko Farms
A serene hideaway in the middle of the hustle of the downriver communities. Hike along the Detroit River, and take in the beauty. I suggest hiking to one of the benches deep in the woods on the trail and reading your current book with a gorgeous view...
