Mark & Lauren

August 30, 2025 • Detroit, MI
169 Days To Go!

Mark & Lauren

August 30, 2025 • Detroit, MI
169 Days To Go!

Things to Do

We can't wait for you to visit our city! Early fall is a beautiful time of year in Detroit, and we'd love to suggest a few things to do if you're making a weekend trip...

Detroit Institute of Arts

5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, USA
(313) 833-7900

Detroit's world-class art museum with the famous Diego Rivera murals and many traveling exhibits.

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Motown Museum

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2648 Berry Gordy Jr. Boulevard, 2648 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208, USA
(313) 875-2264

A must-visit for music lovers to see where legends like Stevie Wonder and The Supremes recorded.

Detroit Riverwalk

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1340 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48207, USA
(313) 566-8200

Perfect for a scenic stroll along the water, with parks, restaurants, and boat tours.

Belle Isle Park

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99 Pleasure Dr, Detroit, MI 48207, USA
(313) 821-9844

An island park with stunning views, trails, an aquarium, and a conservatory.


Buddy's Pizza

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17125 Conant, Detroit, MI 48212, USA
(313) 892-9001

The birthplace of Detroit-style pizza.

Soaring Eagle Arts Beats & Eats

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301 W 4th St Ste 440, Royal Oak, MI 48067, USA
(248) 541-7550

Arts, Beats & Eats is a massive annual festival in Royal Oak, MI (just north of Detroit) that takes place over Labor Day weekend (Aug 30 - Sept 2, 2025). It combines art, live music, and food, making it one of Metro Detroit’s biggest summer events.

Michigan Renaissance Festival

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12600 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI 48442, USA
(248) 634-5552

Michigan Renaissance Festival (Aug 23 - Sept 29, 2025) – Located in Holly, about an hour from Detroit, this is a fun, themed experience with live entertainment, jousting, and food.

Lafayette Coney Island

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118 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
(313) 964-8198

Try one of two iconic diners dueling for Detroit's iconic coney dogs and pick your favorite.

American Coney Island

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114 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
(313) 961-7758

The second of two iconic diners dueling for Detroit's iconic coney dogs.