Things to Do in Detroit
Detroit Things To Do Guide
With Skyscrapers springing up, the city buzzing with people, and the constant need to go that extra mile at work, it is true that there’s a lot to do in Detroit on a working day, but what about things to do in Detroit on a day off of work? Detroit is full of stuff to do, from fun and outrageous Detroit activities to educational and historical Detroit attractions. Rich in history and fun-filled activities, you could have a new experience every day of the year, or at least a few times a month. Come rediscover fabulous things to do in Detroit!
Detroit is filled with scenic parks for taking long walks, picnicking, or perhaps renting a paddle boat and touring the river or the lake from the water. With picturesque views and a fantastic river bend, the Chene Park features a seawall, relaxing trails, and an enormous amphitheater. Belle Isle Park, William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor, and Campus Martius Park are just a few of the great natural Detroit attractions to visit. It’s nice to take a break from the urban sprawl and retreat into the outlying natural surroundings.
Venture to the historical landmarks and discover the best of Detroit attractions. Visit the Henry Ford Museum, catch a ball game at Comerica Park, or tour the Institute of the Arts and travel back in time and experience the culture and history of Detroit. One can take a walk through the Detroit zoo and view all the crazy critters or visit the historic Greenfield Village, which is one of the most popular Detroit activities. Of course, it’s important to find time to visit the Mexicantown for their Day of the Dead Festival or tour the African American History Museum for a full cultural experience.
With so many great things to do in Detroit, finding a lively and exciting adventure is easy.
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Border City Brawlers
- University
Hard-hitting derby girls trounce the opposition year-round atop the flat track of the Adie Knox Arena
Moksha Yoga Windsor
- Ottawa St.
Seasoned yogis with international connections guide students through peaceful and challenging poses inside this heated studio
PURE Fitness Health and Training Studio
- Windsor
Slate of 88 classes a month includes TRX, Kardio Kickboxing, yoga, spin, and boot camp, along with hourly group training
Benthic Scuba Center
- Forest Glade
PADI-certified instructors teach diving basics in classroom and indoor pool where pupils try out equipment and build foundational skills
Living Waters Yoga
- Grosse Point Farms - The Hill
Certified Christian yoga teachers open classes with Bible reading as students relax and bolster their strength while Christian music plays
Ford Drive In
- Dearborn
Patrons sit in their warm cars during first-run double-feature films
Ann Magee Fitness
- Eastpointe
Pedals churn in unison with bass beats as athletic instructor cheers riders to fight resistance & charge up 45 minutes of imaginary hills.
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The Bogey Golf Tour grants golfers a chance to take to the links and compete against fellow amateurs in tournaments scheduled at some of the finest courses in the London, Windsor, Detroit, and Kitchener/Waterloo areas. At each event, scratch golfers compete in the Birdie division, 0–15 handicaps square off in the Par division, and 16+ handicappers trade pinpoint approaches and sequined divot tools in the Bogey division. The top five finishers in each division receive prize money—which can be paid out in gift certificates or cash—and the Tour also holds prize competitions for longest drive, closest to the pin, and 3-iron jousting. The Tour publishes the results from each tournament in local newspapers, and players can chart the peaks and valleys of their careers on the Tour Members list, which compiles all of their tournament results. Along with providing an outlet for amateur golfers to exercise their long-suppressed competitive side, the Tour and its sponsors have raised $74,000 for various area charities since 2003.
Regal Lanes has been meticulously maintained by the same family since 1960. Its vast hall offers ample space for recreational players as well as leagues, with 40 glossy bowling avenues lined with the same hardwood used to pave the road to termite Oz. While bowlers wait in the wings, they can relax at the alley's grill and sports bar, home to flat-screen televisions and daily happy hours.
In 1917, famed golf-course architect Donald Ross carved New Rogell Golf Course out of an urban plot along Grand River Avenue, adding yet another gem to a portfolio of courses that also includes Pinehurst No. 2 and Oakland Hills. Today, players enjoy the fruits of Mr. Ross’s labor as they cruise over a bentgrass path that stretches to 6,075 yards from the farthest tees. Two additional tee boxes start off each hole as well, allowing golfers to tailor rounds to their skill level or forsake tees completely and start in a bunker.
Course at a Glance:
18-hole, par 70 course
Total length of 6,075 yards from the back tees
Course rating of 70.2 from the back tees
Course slope of 129 from the back tees
Three sets of tees per hole
