Detroit, Wayne County, MI
Places to go in Detroit
36 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Red Oaks Nature Center
38-acre natural habitat with trail systems, seasonal displays in a log cabin & family programs.
30300 Hales St, Madison Heights, MI 48071, USA
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Riverside Park
3085 W Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48216, USA
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Robert C. Valade Park
2670 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48207, USA
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Roosevelt Park
Home to the now-abandoned, landmark train station, this park features seasonal events & green space.
2231 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216, USA
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Rotary Park
Recreational site offering tennis courts, a baseball field, playground, wooded areas & picnic spots.
Six Mile Rd & Hubbard St, Livonia, MI 48152, USA
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Rouge Park
This 1,181-acre greenspace features 12 playgrounds, 3 swimming pools, multiple ball fields & more.
21860 Joy Rd, Detroit, MI 48228, USA
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Stage Nature Center
100-acre natural area with hiking trails & an educational building with many programs.
6685 Coolidge Hwy, Troy, MI 48098, USA
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Stony Creek Metropark
Massive park featuring year-round activities from canoeing & picnics to workshop events.
4300 Main Park Dr, Shelby Township, MI 48316, USA
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Sunset Point
Detroit, MI 48207, USA
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University of Michigan Nichols Arboretum
Tranquil garden with spring-blooming flowers, popular for quiet walks, painting & photography.
1610 Washington Heights, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
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West Bloomfield Woods Nature Preserve
Public wildlife viewing area with walking trails meandering between forests & wetlands.
4655 Arrowhead Rd, West Bloomfield Township, MI 48323, USA
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William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor
Waterfront park with a lighthouse & river walk, plus trails, picnic areas & shoreline fishing.
1900 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48207, USA