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Things to do with kids in Detroit

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 15 places

Things to do with kids in Detroit — a working list of 15 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Detroit. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

Fall break and early-season rain shift families toward the indoor picks on this list fast. The first wet weekend of the month is the busiest — go right at opening, and check school-holiday weeks before you drive across town.

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  1. 01

    Ambassador Bridge

    4.0 (6,797)Ambassador Brg, Windsor, ON N9C 2K2, Canada

    A well-rated bridge in Detroit.

  2. 02

    Comerica Park

    4.7 (26,363)2100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201, USA

    A well-rated stadium in Detroit.

  3. 03

    Detroit Institute of Arts

    4.8 (13,873)5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Detroit.

  4. 04

    Detroit-Windsor Tunnel

    4.2 (730)100 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, USA

    A well-rated spot in Detroit.

  5. 05

    Michigan Central

    4.8 (2,961)2001 15th St Suite 101, Detroit, MI 48216, USA

    A well-rated historical landmark in Detroit.

  6. 06

    Campus Martius Park

    4.7 (13,247)Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, USA

    A well-rated city park in Detroit.

  7. 07

    General Motors Renaissance Center

    4.4 (1,770)400 Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI 48243, USA

    A well-rated business center in Detroit.

  8. 08

    Motown Museum

    4.7 (6,648)2648 Berry Gordy Jr. Boulevard, 2648 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208, USA

    A well-rated museum in Detroit.

  9. 09

    Belle Isle Aquarium

    4.7 (4,841)3 Inselruhe Ave, Detroit, MI 48207, USA

    A well-rated aquarium in Detroit.

  10. 10

    Detroit Riverwalk

    4.8 (6,350)1340 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48207, USA

    A well-rated park in Detroit.

  11. 11

    Hart Plaza

    4.6 (5,640)1 Hart Plaza, Detroit, MI 48226, USA

    A well-rated event venue in Detroit.

  12. 12

    MGM Casino

    4.1 (307)1771 3rd Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, USA

    A well-rated tourist attraction in Detroit.

  13. 13

    Michigan Science Center

    4.4 (3,168)5020 John R St, Detroit, MI 48202, USA

    A well-rated museum in Detroit.

  14. 14

    Adventure Bay Family Water Park Presented by WFCU Credit Union

    4.4 (1,987)401 Pitt St W, Windsor, ON N9A 0B2, Canada

    A well-rated water park in Detroit.

  15. 15

    Outdoor Adventure Center

    4.7 (1,739)Outdoor Adventure Center, Globe Trading Company Building, 1801 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48207, USA

    A well-rated sports activity location in Detroit.

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How were these things to do with kids in Detroit chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Detroit, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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