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Private Downtown Detroit Helicopter Ride

Private Downtown Detroit Helicopter Ride

Activity duration is 15 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥18,801 per adult
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Museum of Illusions Detroit Admission Ticket

Museum of Illusions Detroit Admission Ticket

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Price is ￥5,120 per adult
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Attractions

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SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium

SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 66 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥3,840 per adult
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What to do in Detroit

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Comerica Park

Comerica Park

Catch an event at Comerica Park during your trip to Detroit. Attend a baseball game or visit the casinos in this vibrant area.

Comerica Park
Henry Ford Museum

Henry Ford Museum

See the limousine in which JFK was assassinated, historical buildings and vehicles, and exhibits that document the evolution and impact of technology.

Henry Ford Museum
Detroit City Panorama with Windsor Canada

Ford Field

Catch an event at Ford Field during your trip to Detroit. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and casinos in this vibrant area.

Ford Field
MGM Grand Detroit Casino

MGM Grand Detroit Casino

Why not try your luck with a visit to MGM Grand Detroit Casino where you can enjoy the games and entertainment of this top casino in Detroit? Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

MGM Grand Detroit Casino
Huntington Place

Huntington Place

Learn about the events happening at Huntington Place during your trip to Detroit. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Huntington Place
Detroit downtown aerial photo with stadiums and skyline. Downtown Detroit with major sports arenas and skyscrapers near the river.

Little Caesars Arena

Catch an event at Little Caesars Arena during your trip to Detroit. Discover the entertainment choices and casinos in this vibrant area.

Little Caesars Arena
Hollywood Casino at Greektown

Hollywood Casino at Greektown

Why not try your luck with a visit to Hollywood Casino at Greektown during your travels in Detroit? Experience the acclaimed theater scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.

Hollywood Casino at Greektown
GM Renaissance Center

GM Renaissance Center

A distinctive point on the Detroit skyline, this collection of skyscrapers is the global headquarters of General Motors and a popular entertainment destination.

GM Renaissance Center
Fox Theatre

Fox Theatre

Enjoy a show at Fox Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in Detroit. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and casinos in this vibrant area.

Fox Theatre

Where to stay in Detroit

Find the best Detroit areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Detroit
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Downtown Detroit

Known for its great live music and first-class casinos, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Detroit. Check out top attractions like Comerica Park and Ford Field, and jump on the metro at Campus Martius Station or Cadillac Center Station to see more of the city.

Detroit old train station under renovation in December 2019. Iconic building in downtown Detroit, Michigan

Corktown

You'll enjoy the live music and historic sites in Corktown. You might want to make time for a stop at Michigan Central or Roosevelt Park.

Historic buildings in Downtown Detroit - Michigan, United States

Midtown

While you're in Midtown, take in top sights like The Majestic Theatre or Orchestra Hall, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Canfield Street Station or Martin Luther King Boulevard/Mack Avenue Station.

Eastern Market

The great live music and first-class casinos are just a few highlights of Eastern Market. Make a stop by Historic Trinity Lutheran Church or Rocky's Historic Eastern Market while you're exploring the area.

Greektown Historic District

Visitors to Greektown Historic District love its first-class casinos, and you can check out Hollywood Casino at Greektown and Old St. Mary's Church. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Greektown Station.

Popular day trips from Detroit

Birmingham Grandcentral Sunset

Birmingham

Barton dam in winter - Ann Arbor - Michigan - USA

Belleville

Christmas lights and decorations on main street in downtown Rochester Hills, Michigan

Rochester

Panoramic view of tree reflections in autumn time at Cranbrook Gardens in Michigan.

Bloomfield Hills

View of Downtown Southfield at sunset in the winter time.

Southfield

Park Lane Towers, a twin tower office complex in Dearborn, Michigan, with a pond with water fountains in the foreground. Dearborn is a part of the Metro Detroit area.

Dearborn

Trojan horse, Canakkale Turkey

Troy

Scenic Michigan state university tollgate farm in Farmington Hills , Michigan

Farmington Hills

Frequently asked questions

Is Detroit worth visiting?
Famous for its festivals and culture, discovering awesome things to do in Detroit is easy. Remember to add Fox Theatre to your itinerary while here.
How do I spend a day in Detroit?
Once you've visited leading attractions like Motown Museum and Detroit Riverwalk, spend the rest of your day discovering the retail and food options in Detroit.
What is the top tourist attraction in Detroit?
You can't go home without exploring Fox Theatre, ranked the top tourist attraction in Detroit.
Is three days enough to stay in Detroit?
Three days will be enough time to tick off the leading city sights, such as Fox Theatre, Detroit Institute of Arts and Motown Museum. The average stay in Detroit is two days. If you have the urge to extend your getaway, Romulus isn't far away.
Is Detroit a walkable city?
Some top sights in Detroit, like Fox Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts, are within walking distance. You can also discover several of the city's neighborhoods on foot. Only 0.16 kilometers from central Detroit is Downtown Detroit and Greektown Historic District is 0.64 kilometers away.
What are some activities to do in Detroit with kids?
If you are after activities and sights for all the family, check out these excellent ideas for what to do in Detroit with kids.

What to do in Detroit for adults?
Whether you're a food lover, culture enthusiast or outdoor adventurer, there's no shortage of things to do in Detroit for adults including The Belt and Woodlawn Cemetery.
Are there free things to do in Detroit?
One of the easiest ways to discover free things to do in Detroit is to ask a local tour guide. You'll get insider tips on hip neighborhoods, parks and other highlights you can experience without getting your cash out. Detroit Opera House is one place that doesn't charge an admission fee.

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