Simply check the website to see what’s on the roster during your visit. While the official season typically runs from September through to late December (with playoffs in January), the stadium - thanks to its exclusive tours and multifunctionality (think concerts, events, monster truck shows and the like) - sells itself as a worthy destination year-round. So it should come as no surprise that downtown’s Ford Field, home to the NFL’s Detroit Lions, is one of the most popular things to do in Detroit for sports nuts. If there’s one thing that Detroit is passionate about, it’s their sports teams (and cars, of course). Led by funny and extremely knowledgeable former Ford Plant employees who double as tour guides, the behind-the-scenes look is non-negotiable. Opened in 1904, this historic landmark has maintained in its former glory to a tee, with the floorboards scratched from 12,000 cars worth of production and plenty of stories etched into its walls - with both Fords and other cars on show, it offers visitors a fascinating look into the past of American industry. If you’re a car buff, the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant is an absolute must-see! Not only is it one of the oldest automobile factories in the world, but it was also the birthplace of the Model T. With over 300 years’ worth of artifacts to explore, not to mention rotating exhibitions that keep things new and exciting for repeat visitors, this is one attraction where it’s easy to get swept up in all the excitement! 2 – Step back in time at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant The birthplace of the Ford Model T, Ford Piquette Plant in Detroit, Michigan 1 – Kick off your trip at the Henry Ford Museum of American InnovationĪ trip to Detroit - aptly dubbed Motor City – isn’t complete without a visit to the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation! Located in Dearborn, this sprawling, 250-acre museum is dedicated not only to showcasing the legacy and achievements of one of America’s most influential businessmen, but innovation and advancement on a much broader scale.Įarly inventions like the Model T car and the 1865 Roper line the Driving America exhibit the Rosa Parks Bus pays homage to the innovation of a different kind, a pivotal moment in the American Civil Rights movement the Wright brothers’ achievements are laid through life-size planes and fascinating education exhibits, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Soak in the buzzing atmosphere and historic architecture of Downtown, or party it up at the long list of craft breweries and funky bars, and you’ll quickly realize why Detroit deserves a spot on the bucket list. Wright Museum of African American History or DIA. So whether you plan on getting in touch with your inner historian at world-famous museums like The Henry Ford, Charles H.
Motown, Motor City, or the largest city in Michigan - no matter what comes to mind when thinking of this Midwestern metropolis, one thing’s for sure: with so many diverse and engaging things to do in Detroit, there’s never a dull moment.įrom the roaring crowds at football, hockey and baseball games to the educational and one-of-a-kind museums, beautiful parks, and amazing year-round festivals, not to mention the Riverwalk that looks out onto neighboring Canada, Detroit is a city that never fails to make an impression. Where automotive legacy comes face to face with a rugged music reputation and a longstanding art culture, Detroit is waking from its post slumber and gentrifying once more.
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