Nearby Attractions
Every city has its signature sights and sites it recommends to one and all. Detroit’s no different. Here are a few of the things you’ve got to do when you’ve got time in The D.
Comerica Park
Take a behind the scenes tours of Comerica Park, Ford Field or Little Caesars Arena. Learn about the history of the venue and teams while getting an up-close look at the facilities the pros use. Tour dates and times are different for each venue so check out their websites for the details. You might even be able to catch a tour on certain game days before the game.
Eastern Market
nterested in learning the history of Michigan’s largest market? Want to learn more about what it takes to keep Eastern Market humming? Join one of a half dozen tours. The Detroit Experience Factory offers several market walking tours. Feet On The Street Tours guide strolling brunch tours of the market. Wheelhouse Detroit leads bicycle tours through the market and Detroit Segway Tours & Rentals offers guided trips via Segway.
Detroit Institute of Art
The DIA has been a beacon of culture for the Detroit area for well over a century, with more than 658,000 square feet including more than 100 galleries. The DIA’s collection ranks among the top six in the United States and is a must-see when visiting, particularly the stunning Rivera Court, featuring Detroit Industry murals by artist Diego Rivera, painted from 1932-33. Take a quick jaunt across the street for a visit to the Detroit Public Library’s main branch and view the spectacular entrance and mural halls in this stately Italian Renaissance structure.
Detroit Riverfront
The Detroit Riverwalk was named the Best Riverwalk in the country in the 2021 USA Today/10Best Readers’ Choice Awards competition.
About 3 million people visit the city’s riverfront annually.
On any given day, regardless of the temperature, you will likely find cyclists pedaling while others leisurely stroll along the wide, neat paths that run between well-manicured lawns. You’ll see people sitting in brightly colored lounge chairs dotting the green grasses, reading and relaxing. Maybe you’ll pass by a sprinkling of hopefuls casting a line over the railings, anticipating hooking into the fish varieties known to traverse the Detroit River.
Little Caesar Arena
Detroit is a city for sports fans. With the most concentrated area of professional teams in the country, Detroit is a sports fanatic’s dream. But there’s more to do in Detroit than just watch games. Check out the best places for fans to visit when they come to town for a game.