Hidden gems: Things to dos in Detroit

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Detroit. This list contains 93 places from Things to do category.

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Oudolf Garden Detroit
Garden
👍👍 Been coming to belle isle forever and never explored this area! Will be more often and during the different seasons! So much beauty in one area!
5.00 (33 reviews)
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Data Behind Bars at Historic Detroit 6th Precinct
Historical landmark
👍👍 The station was amazing. The guides and owner was fantastic. After the tour we were allowed to walk around and explore. I would do it again.
5.00 (21 reviews)
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Belle Isle
Park
👍👍 One of my favorite places in the entire State of Michigan. There are so many things to do with the kids too. Nature Center, fishing, boating, aquarium and more! If it’s a nice day and you want to tap into nature. This is the place to go.
5.00 (20 reviews)
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Motor City Street Dance Academy
Hip hop dance class
👍👍 This is a unique space that focuses on hip-hop culture, creative freedom, and community. It's a great space to learn or build upon your dance or art!
5.00 (16 reviews)
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Southwest Greenway Bagley Trailhead
Park
👍👍 Detroit's southwest Greenway is just about one mile long, connecting the Train Station to Ralph Wilson Park on Jefferson at the waterfront. The pavement is smooth, and there are street crossings at Bagley and Jefferson. The path is very smooth concrete with a small grade if you want to Rollerblade...
5.00 (9 reviews)
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Metropolitan Museum of Design Detroit
Museum
👍👍 MM-O-DD is a beautiful jewel for everyone too see and experience! I first came to the museum for the 'Voices & Choices Soiree, Honoring Black Design + Art' exhibit. The collaboration of art and designs were vividly displayed! I enjoyed it so much, I came back to see it again! This place is so ne...
5.00 (6 reviews)
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Ossian H. Sweet House
Historical landmark
👍👍 I loved this house since I was a child. It is absolutely beautiful a must see when ever they do tours and take your children this is history that all should see.
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Elaine L Jacob Gallery
Museum
👍👍 Incredible space. The Shiva Ahmadi show is riveting.
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Bookie's Club 870
Museum
👍👍 COOL PLACE! Started 75 years ago as a neighborhood bar, it hosted shows by rock and blues musicians for decades under various names such as Sign Of The Zodiac, Mr. Lou's, The Blue Rose, etc. and was eventually closed. The conversion to a church never happened and the original management of Bookie's...
5.00 (3 reviews)
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Creative Empowerment Garden
Garden
5.00 (1 reviews)
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Barkside
Dog cafe
4.90 (135 reviews)
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Historic Trinity Lutheran Church
Lutheran church
👍👍 I did not attend a service here, I went to see the church. This church is very old and if you are interested in seeing old churches this is one you should stop and look at. They have tours around Christmas time so I highly recommend you check that out.
4.90 (106 reviews)
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Detroit Abloom
Garden
👍👍 Beautiful gardens' volunteers are super friendly and knowledgeable. The butterfly house is so cool. I cannot wait to visit again and volunteer.
4.90 (105 reviews)
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Detroit Segway Tours & Rides
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Wow. We had so much fun. I highly recommend it. It's safe and you get to see parts of the city that cars can't even get to. It was the most fun I've had in Detroit besides a good concert. I'm going back for another tour of another part of the city. Our guide was amazing also.
4.90 (69 reviews)
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Detroit Dye House - home of brightlytwisted
Women's clothing store
👍👍 It was a great time. Went in a little nervous, but the guy that worked there was a GREAT HELP, teaching us how to do the different methods and also I big help, helping me choose colors when I explained what I wanted. It was a GREAT Mother’s Day gift!!
4.90 (63 reviews)
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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity House
Association or organization
👍👍 Women always said chivalry is dead. Apparently they have been to the Alpha house. A wonderful group of handsome, kind, generous, fun-loving men...
4.90 (38 reviews)
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Eminem D12 Mural
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Easy quick stop to see an incredible mural that has roots to Detroit. The Eminem/ D12 mural can be visited during the day or night.
4.90 (38 reviews)
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Art Loft Midtown
Gift shop
👍👍 ArtLoft Midtown is not only an incredible boutique of worldly goods, but a place of community as well! One of my favorites local spots in the area and the owner and employees are always kind and helpful. Highly recommend stopping in - they have something for everyone!
4.90 (28 reviews)
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Blue Heron Lagoon Trail
Park
👍👍 Loved the length of the hiking trail and the spots it passes by.
4.90 (26 reviews)
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Riverfront Fit Park
Park
👍👍 This is a bike/walking path that goes to Eastern Market and beyond, ending at Warren Ave. There is lots of Urban Art along the path that adds to the already beautiful landscaping. They are also in the process of building a small stage for what I'm guessing to be for performances of some kind but I'm...
4.90 (20 reviews)
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