As a first year member of the Detroit Zoo, I was excited to learn the zoo would be open all year round! Considering the mild winter we have had so far, I took the opportunity to head out with my toddler and see what we could see. I was pleasantly surprised! Excluding the lion and black bear, many animals were…
“Rainbow City Roller Rink is an inflatable wonderland- turned-roller skating rink designed by acclaimed artist duo FriendsWithYou. Set inside 1001 Woodward Avenue and overlooking Campus Martius Park, the installation brings a colorful and whimsical experience to Downtown Detroit. The project is produced by Library Street Collective and supported by Bedrock Detroit and the Quicken Loans Community Fund.” My family and…
At a spot where Detroit’s home baseball team once played now stands the first units of a modular mix-use property known as The Corner. At the intersection of Trumbull and Michigan Avenue, the modular apartments are starting to take shape. The U.S. construction and real estate market has been getting stronger in recent years. In 2016, the construction market alone…
Necessity is said to the mother of invention, in this case, it has brought two of our favorite brands together in the first ever co-branded Applebee’s – IHOP restaurant. When the Courtyard by Mariott approached Team Schostak about opening an Applebee’s in their hotel, situated in the heart of Detroit, the hotel had one stipulation, the menu must include breakfast. Since…
What a beautiful day, what a beautiful park. Mt. Elliott Park is a gem right on the Detroit Riverfront, a perfect place to cool down and let your children play at their brand new splash pad. Originally published on 6/5/15. The park features a Great Lakes schooner-themed water feature with water cascades and “kid-activated” water cannons, wind chimes and many other…
The Belle Isle ADA Playground on Oakway Run is a great place for the kids to burn off their energy. Ziplines, slides, a merry-go-round, and lots of climbing structures are the main highlights.
Looking for some family fun in Detroit? There is so much to do and see within the city limits. Find indoor play places, museums, theaters, places to eat, and more, all in Detroit. Indoor Play Spaces in Detroit DNR Outdoor Adventure Centerhttp://www.michigan.gov/oacAddress: 1801 Atwater St., Detroit, MI 48207Phone: 1-844-622-6367Read about our experience: DNR Outdoor Adventure Center Kidz Kingdom – Open Play & Party…
The DNR Outdoor Adventure Center brings “Up North, Downtown”. This family-friendly Detroit destination features Michigan’s woods, water and wildlife inside a three story 40,000 square foot building formerly known as the Globe Building. The facility provides hands-on recreational experiences for all ages through a variety of activities and exhibits that engage the senses.
The Detroit Children’s Museum is currently closed to the public!! Rosa and I had some errands to do in Downtown Detroit, so I figured I would stop by the Detroit Children’s Museum while were were in the area. The museum is located a few blocks north of the Campus of Wayne State University on Second Street, south of West…
