Livonia Things to Do

The Detroit Zoological Park is one of the nation's oldest and most stately zoos. Its huge main campus is located on land situated in the suburb of Huntington Woods but owned by the city of Detroit. Renovations of many of the zo... more

This storefront restaurant in fashionably funky Ferndale has the feel of an Italian restaurant from the 1950s, complete with candles burning in Chianti bottles, and the food is as tasty and filling as you thought it would be. T... more

The famed Second City comedy empire started in Chicago and Toronto and spawned major stars such as Bill Murray and Mike Myers. In 1993, the Second City partnered with Mike Ilitch to open a third venue in Detroit, in the new The... more

By day, this little spot in downtown Northville is a deli-style luncheonette, with homemade soups and sandwiches. By night, it's an interactive dinner theater, where the guests get involved in the mystery or comedy. The dinner... more

Memphis Smoke's large dining area offers a modicum of comfort with a maximum of noise provided by first-rank blues bands in no hurry to cut short their sets. The food, along with good hamburgers and other respectable bar fare,... more

One of the oldest and best known comedy clubs in metropolitan Detroit, Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle has spawned a number of successful comedians, most notably television's Tim Allen. The club hosts national as well as local acts... more

The home of automobile pioneer Henry Ford and his wife Clara from 1915 to 1950, this estate, known as Fair Lane, reflects Ford's love of nature and his simple, eclectic tastes. Originally set on 1,300 acres of wooded land, the... more

This charming little track in the western suburb of Northville is the winter site for harness racing in the Detroit area. Racing begins in October, as soon as Hazel Park Raceway closes, and continues to the beginning of April.... more

Little Dublin's Sports Pub is a nice little place to enjoy an evening in the company of some good music and appetizing food. The Pub serves a variety of burgers and grilled preparations along with a decent collection of liquor... more

With local jazz legend Ernie Swan, a veteran of numerous piano bars, pounding out the classics four nights a week, Big Fish is livelier than the typical seafood diner. Popular restaurateur Chuck Muer includes two dining rooms,... more