Detroit Things to Do

Always a favorite destination for school groups, this center will include a renovated Imax theater and the state-of-the-art IMAX Dome Theatre featuring star shows, slide presentations, laser displays and video programs. Demonst... more

Developer Chuck Forbes meticulously restored this 450-seat, 1926-vintage theater in the early 1990s, recreating its intricate proscenium panels and original carpeting. The theatre, a part of the Century Club building, has a lon... more

Located inside the golden-domed Fisher Building in Detroit's New Center, the Fisher Theatre has long been Detroit's venue for touring productions of Broadway plays and musicals. These and other national theatrical productions u... more

During the summer months, the center of Detroit's vibrant jazz and blues scene is this small, graceful outdoor riverfront pavilion. It's one of the few places near downtown that takes full advantage of the city's waterfront. An... more

Located in the same building as the Gem Theatre, Century has its fair share of events to enthrall crowds. The stage is known to have hosted comedies, musicals and Broadway hits. Century Grille restaurant is in the same building... more

One of Detroit's most unusual landmarks, the restored Majestic Theatre building houses a Middle Eastern restaurant, an upstairs bowling alley and a concert venue. Though everything, from poetry readings to political rallies can... more

Detroit has been an entry point for immigrants from around the world and many receive services through this unique agency in the Cultural Center. Besides offering language and other classes, the Institute serves an inexpensive... more

Begin your exploration of Detroit with this repository of the city's history. You can walk a re-created cobblestone and brick street lined with 19th-century shops, and check out the two-story assembly line in the Motor C... more

In the mid-1800s, Detroit was a key stop on the Underground Railroad, through which thousands of slaves escaped to Canada. This and other aspects of African-American heritage, from African roots through slavery and civil... more

 Real Travelers who've been here

Asha22 said

… Town and I learned the history about Mo Town Records.  I also got a tour of the city.… continue reading »