Detroit, Michigan, affectionately known as Motor City, is a hub of rich history and vibrant culture. Visitor favorites include the Detroit Institute of Arts, known worldwide for its diverse collection, and Motown Museum, the birthplace of the iconic “Motown Sound.” The Henry Ford Museum offers a deep dive into America’s industrial past, while the Detroit Science Center captivates with interactive exhibits. Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Detroit Riverwalk, or experience stunning wildlife at the Detroit Zoo. From its dynamic music scene to its iconic automobile heritage, Detroit promises engaging attractions for every type of traveler.
Nearby Tourist Attractions
Zekelman Holocaust Center
Tourist attraction, Research institute, History museum
Sobering museum featuring a WWII-era boxcar & other local & global stories of the Nazi regime.
28123 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Woodland Hills Nature Park
Tourist attraction, Park
Natural space made up of meadow, forest, pond, river & creek, with wildlife & trails throughout.
26655 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum
Tourist attraction, Museum, Video arcade
Snug space full of coin operated fun from modern arcade games to retro fortunetellers.
31005 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
Marsh Outlook Deck
Tourist attraction
Farmington Hills Nature Center
Tourist attraction, Nature preserve
Rustic building with realistic animal dioramas, plus educational programs & activities for kids.
24915 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Heritage Park
Tourist attraction, Park
Outdoor space with hiking & cross-country skiing trails, a picnic area, volleyball courts & more.
24915 Farmington Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Park West Gallery
Tourist attraction, Art museum, Art gallery
Show, sale & auction art gallery in a Greco-Roman space displays contemporary & established works.
29469 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48034
Shiawassee Sledding Hill
Tourist attraction
32500 Shiawassee St, Farmington, MI 48336
Trail Loop Turnaround
Park
33115 Shiawassee St, Farmington, MI 48336
Pebble Creek Park
Tourist attraction, Park
City suburbs park with tennis courts, a soccer field, large picnic shelter, trail & playground.
26175-26389 American Dr, Southfield, MI 48034
Governor Warner Museum
Tourist attraction, Museum
Weddings & other special events in a stately 19th-century governor’s home with scenic gardens.
33805 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI 48335
Art Rock Garden
Tourist attraction
27225 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48033
Chestnut Ridge City Overlook
Tourist attraction
Carpenter Lake Overlook
Tourist attraction
Carpenter Lake Dam
Tourist attraction
Dam Overlook
Tourist attraction
Halsted Road Pond
Tourist attraction
Halsted Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Marsh Overlook Pier
Tourist attraction
6718 Maple Lakes Dr, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322
Marsh Outlook
Tourist attraction
Drake Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322
The Burgh Historical Park
Tourist attraction, Park
23960 Civic Center Dr, Southfield, MI 48033
Scenic Bridge Overlook
Tourist attraction
4665 Arrowhead Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323
Valley Overlook
Tourist attraction
4655 Arrowhead Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323
Jaycee Park
Tourist attraction, Park
This public park features fields for soccer & football, plus a children’s playground.
32500 Pembroke Ave, Livonia, MI 48152
Marsh Overlook
Tourist attraction
4665 Arrowhead Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323
Heron Rookery Scenic Scenic Overlook
Tourist attraction
W Bloomfield Trail, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323
Log Tipi
Tourist attraction
Arrowhead Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323
Pond Outlook Deck
Tourist attraction
Robert H. Long Nature Park, 40900 W 14 Mile Rd, Commerce Charter Twp, MI 48390
Brookfarm Park
Tourist attraction, Park
23634 Willowbrook Dr, Novi, MI 48375
Pond Outlook
Tourist attraction
Robert H. Long Nature Park, 40900 W 14 Mile Rd, Commerce Charter Twp, MI 48390
Remembering Historic Railways sign
Tourist attraction
W Bloomfield Trail, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323
Pond Overlook
Tourist attraction
Commerce Charter Twp, MI 48390
Pavilion (Nature Chalet)
Tourist attraction
4700 Pontiac Trail, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323
Orchard Lake Outlook
Tourist attraction
4700 Pontiac Trail, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323
Field Stone Map
Tourist attraction
West Bloomfield Township, MI 48324
Greenmead Historical Park
Tourist attraction, Museum, Historical place
1820s homestead with a historical village, the original farm complex & picnic facilities.
20501 Newburgh Rd, Livonia, MI 48152
Dock Outlook
Tourist attraction
4700 Pontiac Trail, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323
Upper Straits Lake Outlook
Tourist attraction
4700 Pontiac Trail, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323
Virginia B. Matley Nature Trail
Tourist attraction, Nature preserve
37701 Eight Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48152
The Christmas Ornament Tree
Tourist attraction
374 W Bloomfield Trail, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323
Marsh Overlook
Tourist attraction
W Bloomfield Trail, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323
WBT Bridge Outlook
Tourist attraction
W Bloomfield Trail, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323
M-5 Bridge Scenic Overlook
Tourist attraction
Commerce Charter Twp, MI 48390
Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society
Tourist attraction, Museum, Historical society
Historical society museum in a city hall building with local artifacts including a 1600’s canoe.
3951 Orchard Lake Rd, Orchard Lake Village, MI 48323
Scenic Overlook Rest Stop
Tourist attraction
W Bloomfield Trail, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323
Apple Island Sign
Tourist attraction
W Bloomfield Trail, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323
Gateway to Nature sign
Tourist attraction
3852 Vista Ln, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323
Artist Allée
Tourist attraction
43233 Crescent Blvd, Novi, MI 48375
Rotary Park
Tourist attraction, Park
Recreational site offering tennis courts, a baseball field, playground, wooded areas & picnic spots.
Six Mile Rd & Hubbard St, Livonia, MI 48152
Pavilion Shore Park
Tourist attraction, Park
43390 W 13 Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48377
Novi Birthplace Special Water Tower
Tourist attraction, Historical landmark
Frank Lloyd Wright Smith House
Tourist attraction, Historical landmark
5045 Ponvalley Rd, Bloomfield Twp, MI 48302
Lakes and Attractions Sign
Tourist attraction
W Bloomfield Trail, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48324
Kids Single Track MTB Trail (Sapling Loop)
Tourist attraction
Michigan Air Line Trail
Tourist attraction
Michigan Air Line Trail, 2009 Township Dr W, Commerce Charter Twp, MI 48390
Beverly Hills Village Park
Tourist attraction, Park
18801 Beverly Rd, Beverly Hills, MI 48025
A Lake and a Trolley Sign
Tourist attraction
W Bloomfield Trail, Keego Harbor, MI 48320
Marshbank Park
Tourist attraction, Park
2805 Hiller Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48324
Mountain Bike Trail Bridges
Tourist attraction
Saarinen House
Tourist attraction, Historical landmark
39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Cranbrook Art Museum
Tourist attraction, Art museum
Contemporary art, design & architecture showcased on an expansive campus with gardens & sculptures.
39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Fuerst Park
Tourist attraction, Park
45325 W 10 Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48375
Cranbrook House & Gardens
Non-profit organization, Botanical garden, Historical landmark, Tourist attraction
A 1908 arts-&-crafts home with 40 acres of gardens, with tours offered between May & October.
380 Lone Pine Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Fran Leaf Park
Tourist attraction, Park
2138 Brock St, Keego Harbor, MI 48320
Scenic River Overlook
Tourist attraction
Bell Creek Dr, Redford Charter Twp, MI 48239
Sandbar Pointe (Kayaks/Paddleboards)
Tourist attraction
Lower Straits Lake, Commerce Charter Twp, MI 48382
The Birmingham Museum
Tourist attraction, Museum
556 W Maple Rd, Birmingham, MI 48009
Henningsen Park
Tourist attraction, Park
41600 Six Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48168
Recreational Boardwalk
Tourist attraction
Mill Race Historical Village
Tourist attraction, History museum, Historical society
Living museum village of restored & replica 19th-century buildings, plus a local history archive.
215 Griswold St, Northville, MI 48167
Observation Pier
Tourist attraction
Dodge #4 State Park, 4250 Parkway St, Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Northville Symphony of Lights
Tourist attraction, Artist, Event venue
41355 Six Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48168
Barnum Park
Tourist attraction, Park
1101-1399 Pierce St, Birmingham, MI 48009
Frank Lloyd Wright Affleck House
Tourist attraction, Historical place
925 Bloomfield Woods, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
Eliza Howell Park
Tourist attraction, Park
Spacious city park offering nature trails, wildlife views & open lawns amid overgrown native plants.
23751 Fenkell Ave, Detroit, MI 48223
Bien Park
Tourist attraction, Park
Pioneer Park
Tourist attraction, Park
4232 Parkway Dr, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Memorial Park
Tourist attraction, Park
Outdoor recreation area with baseball diamonds & a tennis court, plus picnic tables & a playground.
31050 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Michigan State Fair
Tourist attraction
Pontiac Mural
Tourist attraction
250 W Pike St, Pontiac, MI 48341
Newburgh Pointe Peninsula Outlook
Tourist attraction
38900 Edward N Hines Dr, Livonia, MI 48150
Erebus Haunted Attraction
Tourist attraction, Haunted house
Big haunted house featuring live actors, animatronic monsters & cinematic effects over 4 levels.
18 S Perry St, Pontiac, MI 48342
Making of the Monster
Tourist attraction
18 S Perry St, Pontiac, MI 48342
Boopac Memorial Wall
Tourist attraction
First Responder Memorial of Wayne County
Tourist attraction
Maybury State Park
Tourist attraction, Park, State park
Trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding & cross-country skiing, plus a working educational farm.
49601 Eight Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48167
Arctic Ring of Life – Polar Bear & Sea Otter
Tourist attraction, Zoo
One of North America’s largest polar bear habitats, this site features an underwater viewing tunnel.
8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Plymouth Historical Museum
Tourist attraction, Museum
155 S Main St, Plymouth, MI 48170
Kellogg Park
Tourist attraction, Park
W Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth, MI 48170
Detroit Zoo
Tourist attraction, Zoo
Zoo with mini-railroad is home to global wildlife & offers buzzy polar bear exhibit & picnic area.
8450 W 10 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Hines Park
Tourist attraction, Park
7651 N Merriman Rd, Westland, MI 48185
Rouge Park
Rouge Park
Tourist attraction, Park
This 1,181-acre greenspace features 12 playgrounds, 3 swimming pools, multiple ball fields & more.
21860 Joy Rd, Detroit, MI 48228
DavidLand Roadside Attraction
Tourist attraction
29 Florence St, Clawson, MI 48017
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan
Tourist attraction
4240 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Peppa Pig World of Play Michigan
Tourist attraction
4362 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Hamtramck Disneyland
Tourist attraction, Art center, Arts organization
12087 Klinger St, Hamtramck, MI 48212
Michigan Science Center
Cultural Center
Tourist attraction, IMAX theater, Movie theater, Museum, Science museum
Science & technology museum for kids offers interactive exhibits, a planetarium, shows & a cafe.
5020 John R St, Detroit, MI 48202
Matthaei Botanical Gardens
King
Tourist attraction, Arboretum, Botanical garden
Offering sprawling gardens, woods & prairies, plus a visitors center, gift shop & conservatory.