Family trip to Detroit with children. Ideas on where to go with your child
Detroit has special attractions that can interest even the youngest travelers. A perfect example is the Belle Isle Aquarium - a great zoological center which is not an ordinary aquarium in the literal sense of the word. In it, besides aquariums with fish and other representatives of the underwater world, you can visit the most interesting terrarium, in which live iguanas and rare species of tropical frogs, and also see a lot of amazing animals. The aquarium is very large; it will take more than one hour to admire all its inhabitants.
There are many beautiful parks in the city which are perfect for a holiday with children. Near the aquarium is located the Belle Isle Park, situated near the coast. This picturesque park is remarkable for the fact that in its specially equipped territory live typical forest animals like squirrels, marmots and various kinds of birds. Visitors to the park will have the opportunity to feed these friendly inhabitants, as well as stroll through the picturesque corners of the park and admire the fountains that adorn it. In summer, many tourists with children come to the park specifically to play active games on the coast or have a picnic.
In Detroit, you can choose a hotel to suit literally every taste; one of the most beautiful buildings in the city is occupied by the prestigious hotel, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Detroit … Open
When you want to add an interesting cultural component to your vacation, be sure to go to the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant. It presents to visitors, an interesting collection of vintage cars, against whose background visitors can not only take a picture, but also sit inside. Excursions that are held in this museum are incredibly cognitive. Kids will certainly enjoy the opportunity to sit behind the wheel of a car that was invented a hundred years ago, and to check how its horn works.
In the center of Detroit is one of the most romantic and attractive hotels in the city, speaking about no other than the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Detroit-Downtown. Its spacious … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Detroit and surroundings
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Amusement parks near Detroit
♥ Amusement park 'Jeepers' Sterling Heights, 32.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'CJ Barrymore’s Family Entertainment Center' Clinton Township, 35.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens' Kingsville, 42.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Monsoon Lagoon' Port Clinton, 93.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Cedar Point' Sandusky, 99.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Jeepers' Sterling Heights, 32.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'CJ Barrymore’s Family Entertainment Center' Clinton Township, 35.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens' Kingsville, 42.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Monsoon Lagoon' Port Clinton, 93.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Cedar Point' Sandusky, 99.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
Water attractions around Detroit
♥ Water park 'Splash Universe' Dundee, 66.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Soak City' Sandusky, 98.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Castaway Bay' Sandusky, 103.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Great Wolf Lodge' Sandusky, 106.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Bavarian Inn Lodge' Frankenmuth, 124.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Splash Universe' Dundee, 66.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Soak City' Sandusky, 98.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Castaway Bay' Sandusky, 103.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Great Wolf Lodge' Sandusky, 106.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Bavarian Inn Lodge' Frankenmuth, 124.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
Aquariums in Detroit and nearby
♥ Aquarium 'Belle Isle Aquarium' Detroit, 5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Aquarium 'Michigan Sea Life Aquarium' , 46.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Aquarium 'Belle Isle Aquarium' Detroit, 5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Aquarium 'Michigan Sea Life Aquarium' , 46.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
Famous sights of Detroit
Detroit Mariott
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Check on the map: Distance from Detroit center - 0.6 km.
Tourists who have decided to visit Detroit can live in one of the highest hotels in the world. It all about the high-quality hotel called Detroit Mariott. The hotel received its first guests in 1997. At the time of the opening, it was the highest hotel on the planet. The height of the skyscraper with 1 298 hotel rooms is 221 meters. It is still one of the tallest buildings in the Western hemisphere. The structure and equipment of the hotel are well thought out in detail, so that guests can enjoy the panoramic view of the city at any time. …
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Michigan Central Station
From the series “Deserted Places Causing the Feeling of Chill”
Check on the map: Distance from Detroit center - 2.8 km.
In the United States there are too many abandoned buildings that can scare even the most experienced travelers. One of these buildings is the Michigan Central Station, which was built in 1913. At the time of completion, this railway station was one of the largest in the country. Even today, the historical building is striking in its majesty. The last train from this station departed in January 1988. After that, it has lost its original meaning and had almost 30 years by slowly being destroyed. …
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Children attractions (aquaparks, zoos, amusement parks) on the map of Detroit
Guide to sightseeing and entertainment for children in Detroit - parks, attractions, museums, zoos, water-parks. All fascinating and educational sites of Detroit, which are must visit and see for your child. Find out the best discovery routes and places for kids (local theaters, exhibitions and museums), where you can spend quality time together. Detroit for families with children.