Coming for a visit

secretkeeper321

Hi Ladies...I'm usually on my local board for Northern California. I am hoping you can help me out with some local suggestions and recommendations.

My Husband, 18 month old and I are headed out to the greater Detroit area to visit family in September. While we will be spending the majority of time with them, we would like to do some of the "touristy" types of activities in the area.

What would you recommend? Museums, Landmarks, etc.

Thanks!

littlemermaid

Do you know what area you will be visiting and how far away(timewise) you are willing to travel?  The "greater Detroit area" is very large.

klreese0213

you could take a dinner cruise on the Detroit Princess. Sept is still pretty nice weather in Michigan and would ok for a tour. I personally have not yet been on it, but would love to go one day.

https://detroitprincess.com/

 

The Henry Ford Museum/Greenfield Village gets a lot of attention too. it's a fun thing to do. 

https://www.hfmgv.org/

 

You can take a trip up to Frakenmuth. you could even stay a night up there and do some outlet mall shopping at Birch Run. (it's the same exit i believe. one is to the left and one in to the right.

https://www.frankenmuth.org/

https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=82

 

Some fun 1/2 day trips could be to downtown Ann Arbor, Royal Oak, Rochester (all different locations) and do some downtown shopping. 

 

If you're in to baseball, you can have dinner at Hockey Town cafe' then head over to a tiger's game (they are directly across the street from one another. 

https://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=det

 

 If you have time northern Michigan is beautiful and well worth the drive. but that would go off if you have the time- then we can rec those places

 

 

 

 

ballerina06

klreese0213:

you could take a dinner cruise on the Detroit Princess. Sept is still pretty nice weather in Michigan and would ok for a tour. I personally have not yet been on it, but would love to go one day.

https://detroitprincess.com/

 

The Henry Ford Museum/Greenfield Village gets a lot of attention too. it's a fun thing to do. 

https://www.hfmgv.org/

 

You can take a trip up to Frakenmuth. you could even stay a night up there and do some outlet mall shopping at Birch Run. (it's the same exit i believe. one is to the left and one in to the right.

https://www.frankenmuth.org/

https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=82

 

Some fun 1/2 day trips could be to downtown Ann Arbor, Royal Oak, Rochester (all different locations) and do some downtown shopping. 

 

If you're in to baseball, you can have dinner at Hockey Town cafe' then head over to a tiger's game (they are directly across the street from one another. 

https://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=det

 

 If you have time northern Michigan is beautiful and well worth the drive. but that would go off if you have the time- then we can rec those places

Ditto all of this.  You can also visit the DIA, Detroit Historical Museum, The Science Center, and in Ann Arbor is the Hands on Museum which is a great place to take kids.

P.S. I LOVE Norther Cal   My aunt and uncle live just outside of Sacramento, I can't wait to take my DS there!

littlemermaid

Detroit Zoo, which is lcoated in Royal Oak is nice.  If you want to get out of the sun and walk in a mall, Somerset Mall in Troy is gigantic.

secretkeeper321

littlemermaid:

Do you know what area you will be visiting and how far away(timewise) you are willing to travel?  The "greater Detroit area" is very large.

The family we are visiting live in West Bloomfield. We were thinking of spending a day downtown-ish area or surrounding and seeing a couple museums and just checking out the sites. So, say an hour to hour and a half away?

Nesties/Bumpies are always so helpful and well informed...definitley wanted to hear your ideas and suggestions.

secretkeeper321

klreese0213:

you could take a dinner cruise on the Detroit Princess. Sept is still pretty nice weather in Michigan and would ok for a tour. I personally have not yet been on it, but would love to go one day.

https://detroitprincess.com/

 

The Henry Ford Museum/Greenfield Village gets a lot of attention too. it's a fun thing to do. 

https://www.hfmgv.org/

 

You can take a trip up to Frakenmuth. you could even stay a night up there and do some outlet mall shopping at Birch Run. (it's the same exit i believe. one is to the left and one in to the right.

https://www.frankenmuth.org/

https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=82

 

Some fun 1/2 day trips could be to downtown Ann Arbor, Royal Oak, Rochester (all different locations) and do some downtown shopping. 

 

If you're in to baseball, you can have dinner at Hockey Town cafe' then head over to a tiger's game (they are directly across the street from one another. 

https://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=det

 

 If you have time northern Michigan is beautiful and well worth the drive. but that would go off if you have the time- then we can rec those places

 

 

 

 

Thank you so much for the ideas and the links....off to check these all out! The Henry Ford Museum is definitely on the list of things I want to see.

secretkeeper321

ballerina06:

klreese0213:

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Ditto all of this.  You can also visit the DIA, Detroit Historical Museum, The Science Center, and in Ann Arbor is the Hands on Museum which is a great place to take kids.

P.S. I LOVE Norther Cal   My aunt and uncle live just outside of Sacramento, I can't wait to take my DS there!

The Detriot Historical Museum's website said that they only do tours for groups of 15 and over. Is it a self guided tour normally?

I'm definitely going to see how far Ann Arbor is from where we're staying...I'd love to take DS to the Hands on Museum.

Sacramento is great. I grew up in the Bay Area (San Jose area) and moved up here after college. I love it. There is a ton for kids to do and so many day trips you'll have to make multiple visits. My SIL has definite seasons she loves bringing the kiddos out here so they can get a change of pace weather wise! If you ever need kid ideas or just suggestions for fun stuff to do on your visit(s)...feel free to come ask on the Nor Cal Bump board, everyone is really friendly and there are quite a few Sacramento gals.

secretkeeper321

lasposa425:

Ditto all of the above, plus the Motown Museum and Belle Isle.

I'm really interested in the Motown Museum...all the reviews I'm reading are great. Thanks for the rec!

secretkeeper321

littlemermaid:

Detroit Zoo, which is lcoated in Royal Oak is nice.  If you want to get out of the sun and walk in a mall, Somerset Mall in Troy is gigantic.

Perfect, thank you!

ballerina06

secretkeeper321:

ballerina06:

klreese0213:

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Ditto all of this.  You can also visit the DIA, Detroit Historical Museum, The Science Center, and in Ann Arbor is the Hands on Museum which is a great place to take kids.

P.S. I LOVE Norther Cal   My aunt and uncle live just outside of Sacramento, I can't wait to take my DS there!

The Detriot Historical Museum's website said that they only do tours for groups of 15 and over. Is it a self guided tour normally?

I'm definitely going to see how far Ann Arbor is from where we're staying...I'd love to take DS to the Hands on Museum.

Sacramento is great. I grew up in the Bay Area (San Jose area) and moved up here after college. I love it. There is a ton for kids to do and so many day trips you'll have to make multiple visits. My SIL has definite seasons she loves bringing the kiddos out here so they can get a change of pace weather wise! If you ever need kid ideas or just suggestions for fun stuff to do on your visit(s)...feel free to come ask on the Nor Cal Bump board, everyone is really friendly and there are quite a few Sacramento gals.

You know what, I actually have no idea!  I've always gone with school or another group, never alone.  Sorry!!!

The drive from West Bloomfield to AA is probably about 45min I'd say, depending on traffic and where exactly in West Bloomfield you'll be staying.  In my opinion, it's totally worth it.  AA is a fantastic city to visit.

 I'll definitely pop over once we decide to go out there   There is a ton to do, we couldn't even see everything we wanted to in 10 days!

klreese0213

for a night out for you and your DH and family, the casinos downtown are fun too. it's a fun night out. 

Spin313

Might be a bit of a hike from West Bloomfield, but the orchards and cider mills around here are lovely:

https://www.yatescidermill.com/

https://www.blakefarms.com/

https://www.westvieworchards.com/

klreese0213

Spin313:

Might be a bit of a hike from West Bloomfield, but the orchards and cider mills around here are lovely:

https://www.yatescidermill.com/

https://www.blakefarms.com/

https://www.westvieworchards.com/

You're right!!! those are great! i'd highly rec going to a cider mill.

if you want a close one you can try Franklin's it's very close to your family. Although you don't get the full orchard feel, but it's definitely worth the tasty treats!!

 https://www.franklincidermill.com/

secretkeeper321

klreese0213:

Spin313:

Might be a bit of a hike from West Bloomfield, but the orchards and cider mills around here are lovely:

https://www.yatescidermill.com/

https://www.blakefarms.com/

https://www.westvieworchards.com/

You're right!!! those are great! i'd highly rec going to a cider mill.

if you want a close one you can try Franklin's it's very close to your family. Although you don't get the full orchard feel, but it's definitely worth the tasty treats!!

 https://www.franklincidermill.com/

Just popped in....thank you to you both for the additional ideas. I'm going to keep all of these great spots written somewhere not just for this trip, but for future ones!