Share
Previous Page
- Automotive Itinerary
- Downtown Detroit
- Western Suburbs
- African American Heritage
Morning
Start the day at The New Detroit Science Center, one of the nation’s foremost centers for science education, although it’s well-disguised as a quirky, colorful place where kids and adults are guaranteed to have a good time. Besides an exhibit floor with plenty of hands-on activities, the center has an IMAX dome theater, digital planetarium and five exhibit laboratories.
Afternoon
Hop in the car and head southwest to Detroit’s vibrant Mexicantown neighborhood, centered mainly on Bagley Avenue, near the base of the Ambassador Bridge to Canada. Here you’ll find a multitude of fantastic authentic Mexican restaurants, markets, bakeries and shops, as well as a recently-opened $17 million welcome center and mercado.
Enjoy a meal at Los Galanes where mom and dad can dig into traditional specialties like cabrito (roasted baby goat) while the kids can stick with basic tacos. Pick up some authentic Mexican pastries for dessert at the nearby Mexicantown Bakery.
Evening
If everyone’s still raring to go come evening, the Fox Theater often has kid-centric entertainment on tap, or depending on the season, take in a game at Comerica Park, Joe Louis Arena or Ford Field.
ADVERTISEMENT
