Whether you're traveling or a resident, Detroit offers a diverse selection of activities for everyone.
From entertaining sports to unique cuisine, Detroit is home to several attractions. Thousands of people from across the United States and the world visit the Motor City every year for a good time.
Detroit represents home for teams, such as the Tigers and Red Wings. Devoted fans have undying support for sports, and travelers take notice. Visit Comerica Park to watch a baseball game, Joe Louis Arena to take in a hockey game or Ford Field to catch the Detroit Lions play football. Ticket prices remain affordable, so you don't have to worry about breaking the bank. Venues in Detroit are kid-friendly; children's tickets sell for much lower than normal and come with souvenirs like jerseys and bobble-heads.
Downtown Detroit hosts several restaurants with reputations for delivering mouth-watering meals at a reasonable price. American Coney Island, famous for its "coney dogs," boasts an extensive menu and many loyal customers. Other eateries include Caribbean Kitchen, a cozy restaurant with big flavor; Cheli's Chili Bar, a popular establishment owned by retired Red Wings player, Chris Chelios; Sweet Georgia Brown, an upscale restaurant with southern cuisine; Greektown's Pegasus Taverna, which serves authentic Greek cuisine and Mexican Village Restaurant, Detroit's oldest Mexican Restaurant.
Detroit, best known for the "Motown" sound in the 1950s and 1960s, commemorates all its musical achievements with the Motown Museum. Located in Downtown Detroit, the museum features music and clothing worn by top Motown acts, such as The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and The Jackson 5. Tours spotlight famed locations like Recording Studio "A", where Motown artists recorded successful records. Motown Museum's gift shop offers several items for sale, including T-shirts, jewelry, books and totes. General admission is $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and children 12 and under.
Detroit's Fox Theater hosts hundreds of musical acts, comedians and theatrical plays. Built in September 1929, the theater's architectural design remains unique to Detroit. "The Wall," a large area in one of the theater's hallways, has thousand of celebrity signatures, from Elvis Presley to Michael Jackson. Events take place weekly; ask for ticket prices and availability. In some cases, tickets are available several days before a scheduled event. Contact Olympia Entertainment for ticket prices, showtimes and other important information.
