Play in Detroit
Whether you like arts, sports, world-class events, or great public spaces, there’s never a dull moment in Detroit. Discover local institutions and the latest thing, from Detroit music, to architecture, to vibrant outdoor places. Live your best life in Detroit.
Only US city with all four major professional sports teams within its downtown core, only a short walk from one another.
Legendary birthplace of Motown. Techno, proto punk and more; home to the Motown Museum.
Ranked among Travel & Leisure’s “Coolest Midwest Cities”
Home to the Detroit Institute of Art, ranked Top 2 best art museums in the nation.
Ranked #1 Public Square, Campus Martius (USA Today)
One of the best cities in the US for street art (#6, USA Today)
Second-largest number of theatre seats, only behind NYC
Nationally-recognized culinary scene and cultural institutions, with world-class museums, theaters, and art galleries.
Top ranked Riverwalk, Detroit International Riverwalk (#1 in 2021, 2022, 2023).
Ranked #1 for Downtown experience (returning visits and length of stay (Gensler’s City Pulse, 2026)
Wallpaper Magazine’s 2026 “City of the Year”
First and only UNESCO City of Design in the U.S.
Home to the world’s largest free jazz festival.
Ride the free People Mover loop or QLine streetcar.
Visit Belle Isle Park–the nation’s largest city-owned island park–larger than Central Park in NYC.
Dozens of live concert venues ranging from massive outdoor stadiums to intimate neighborhood clubs and jazz bars.
Home of original classics like Coney dogs and square slices of Detroit-style pizza.
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From events that inspire to a fun place to spend the afternoon, bookmark these for the future, and experience a slice of the good life in Detroit.
Eastern Market After Dark
Every September, Eastern Market brings the whole city out for a celebration of local art, design, and uniquely Detroit culture.
Indian Village Annual Yard Sale
Every year, the neighbors of Indian Village come together to organize one of Detroit’s biggest yard sales. Residents from across the city and beyond are invited to browse the items for sale and take in the historic homes.
Explore hundreds of things to do
From downtown to the city’s 200+ neighborhoods, explore the hundreds of places to go and things to do in every corner of the city.
Coming soon: The Final Four
The road ends in Detroit. For the first time in 18 years, college basketball returns to Motor City for the March Madness tournament's biggest weekend. The NCAA’s Final Four game will be played in Detroit at Ford Field in spring 2027.
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