Detroit, MI

Joe Louis Arena
DESCRIPTION: Named for Detroit's beloved “Brown Bomber”, the former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Joe Louis; today this 20,000-seat arena is home to Detroit Red Wings hockey, college Hockey championships, Disney on Ice, and many other sporting and entertainment events

BOX OFFICE: Mon-Sat 10a-6p

ADDRESS: 600 Civic Center Drive  MAP

PHONE: 313-471-6611

WEBSITE: http://www.olympiaentertainment.com

Detroit Science Center
DESCRIPTION: Among the largest science centers in the country, it features 110,000 square feet of scientific exploration, including Michigan’s only IMAX® Dome Theatre; the Dassault Systèmes Planetarium; the Ford Learning Resource Center; the DTE Energy Sparks Theater; the DaimlerChrysler Science Stage; an 8,700 square-foot Science Hall for traveling exhibits; General Motors Motion Laboratory, Dow Foundation Life Sciences Laboratory, Waves & Vibrations Laboratory, Jean and Sam Frankel Matter & Energy Laboratory and Space Laboratory; the SBC Children’s Gallery for pint-size scientists; and a Special Events Lobby; in July 2001, the Science Center completed a $30 million renovation and expansion, so rest assured that you will see and do many state of the art exhibits in a 3-4 hour visit

ADMISSION: begins at $19 Adults and $17 fro age 2-12; package prices available

DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Fri 9a-3p, Sat 10a-6p, Sun Noon-6p

ADDRESS: 5020 John R Street  MAP

PHONE: 313-577-8400

WEBSITE: http://www.sciencedetroit.org

Comerica Park
DESCRIPTION: Opened 2000, this venue fits the profile of new baseball stadiums designed to excite your senses as much, if not more than the ballgame

BOX OFFICE: Mon–Sat 10a–6p

ADDRESS: 2100 Woodward Avenue  MAP

PHONE: tickets 313-962-4000

WEBSITE: Link

Ford Field
DESCRIPTION: This domed football stadium adjoining a large warehouse is an architectural marvel; features a 7-story atrium is well appreciated by football fans and casual visitors alike; home to the rejuvenated Detroit Lions NFL football team; good seats are often available if you’re in town over the weekend; but as the team improves, tickets will be more expensive to come by; facility also hosts sporting events, concerts, and special events

BOX OFFICE: Mon-Fri 10a-6p

ADDRESS: 2000 Brush Street  MAP

PHONE: Tickets 313-262-2003

WEBSITE: http://www.fordfield.com

Detroit Main Library
DESCRIPTION: The Burton Historical Collection/Azalia Hackley Memorial Collection in the library, these two collections are hailed as among the country’s most extensive African-American historical collections; Burton Historical Collection traces African American genealogy history for those seeking birth and marriage records and family charts both locally and nationally; Hackley Collection is the oldest source of historical information in the country on the careers of African Americans in the performing arts; its recordings encompass Orchestral Music, Jazz, Negro Spirituals, African Chants, Opera, R&B and Ragtime. Memorabilia and sheet music dating back to the mid-19th century, manuscripts and rare books and photographs are some of the other highlights here

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Wed Noon-8p; Thu-Sat 10a-6p

ADDRESS: 5201 Woodward Avenue  MAP

PHONE: Hackley Collection 313-833-1460, Burton Collection 313-833-1480

WEBSITE: http://www.detroit.lib.mi.us

Detroit Zoo
DESCRIPTION: Large open spaces and wonderful outdoor animal environments; don't miss the colorful Mandrill exhibit and Wildlife Interpretive Gallery-- a historic building resurrected as a butterfly/hummingbird garden, coral reef aquarium, theater

ADMISSION: Adults $12, Age 2-14 $8, Seniors & Military $10; parking $5 per car/van

DAYS & HOURS: Summer hours (April-October) 10a-5p, Wed until 8p June 19-August 28; Winter hours (November-March) 10a-4p

ADDRESS: 8450 West Ten Mile Road  MAP

PHONE: 248-398-0903

WEBSITE: http://www.detroitzoo.org

Dearborn, MI

Automotive Hall of Fame
DESCRIPTION: Exhibition center for the worldwide motor vehicle industry; features entertaining and enlightening shows about the people who created the cars; activities include designing your own car; The Dedication Center features a 65-foot long mural, a working replica of the world's first gasoline car, a cafe and store; includes an award for Edward Davis, the first franchised automotive dealer in the USA; allow 2 hours to absorb everything worth seeing here

ADMISSION: Adults $8, $6 seniors, $4 youths, age 5 and under enter Free

DAYS & HOURS: daily 10a-5p from Memorial Day to October 31, closed Mondays rest of year

ADDRESS: 21400 Oakwood Blvd  MAP

PHONE: 313-240-4000

WEBSITE: http://www.automotivehalloffame.org