Free & Cheap Things to Do in Detroit, MI

  • The list below includes 217 free or cheap things to do in or near Detroit, Michigan, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Art Museum and Music Museums.
  • From Detroit RiverFront to Campus Martius Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Detroit and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Canton, Dearborn, Westland and Sterling Heights.
  • The list below includes 217 free or cheap things to do in or near Detroit, Michigan, including 76 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Parks, Art Museum and Music Museums.
  • From Detroit RiverFront to Campus Martius Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Detroit and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Canton, Dearborn, Westland and Sterling Heights.
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Crepes with roasted mushrooms, ham and brie, or chocolate and banana alongside French standards at an eclectic café or enchanting patio
48.7 Miles
83% 24 votes
Historic Sites Put in Bay, OH MoreLess Info
Located on the grounds where wineries prospered in the 19th century, Stonehenge features a stone house built in 1870 and a wine press cottage built at the middle of the 19th century. Both of these buildings are included in the National register of Historic Places.
48.7 Miles
86% 14 votes
Race Tracks 5639 Benore Road, Toledo, OH 43611 MoreLess Info
Home to ARCA racing, Toledo Speedway consists of a 0.5 mile, paved oval track for stock car racing. The races are narrated by a live broadcaster and features contest activities for children to participate in.
48.8 Miles
100% 1 votes
Movie Theaters 315 E Grand River Avenue, Howell, MI 48843 MoreLess Info
The latest renovation of Howell Theater has preserved the institution's 87 year historic past. Cinemaphiles will appreciate viewing digital screenings in surround sound of independent and classic films or seeing live entertainment for community events.
49.0 Miles
- 0 votes
Specialty Museums 128 Wetmore Street, Howell, MI 48843 MoreLess Info
The historic Howell Depot Museum is built around the original railroad depot that was established in 1886. The museum itself houses numerous artifacts from the late 1800s and a train caboose from 1888 which is included in standard tours.
49.2 Miles
100% 5 votes
National & State Parks PO Box 326, Put in Bay, OH 43456 MoreLess Info
The 33-acre state park, South Bass Island State Park, features a wooded campground area and a lakeside picnic area. The park also offers opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and ice-skating.
49.3 Miles
100% 19 votes
Specialty Museums One Classic Car Drive, Blenheim, Ontario MoreLess Info
RM Classic Car Exhibit spans 37,000 square feet. Self-guide or take a guided tour and look at rare, one-of-a-kind and classic cars, motorcycles, memorabilia and watch restorations take place.
49.5 Miles
33% 15 votes
Horse Races 5700 Telegraph Road, Toledo, OH 43612 MoreLess Info
Free admission is granted between Wednesday through Monday for Simulcasting events of horse races around the word at Raceway Park. In addition to signature race events during the season, the venue features dining options and live music concerts.
49.7 Miles
- 1 votes
History Museums 125 Jackson Street, Chelsea, MI 48118 MoreLess Info
Located within a historic 1853 building, the Chelsea Area Historical Society Museum displays a large number of exhibits and artifacts relating to local history. The museum is also the home and meeting place of the Chelsea Area Historical Society.
49.8 Miles
88% 138 votes
Movie Theaters 8220 Trillium Circle Avenue, Grand Blanc, MI 48439 MoreLess Info
NCG Trillium Cinemas is a large multiplex theater that offers first-run popular blockbuster films. At any given time, the theater runs roughly 15 movies and has both Real-D 3-D and IMAX options.
49.8 Miles
79% 38 votes
Children's Play Area 1101 S Main Street, Chelsea, MI 48118 MoreLess Info
The Chelsea Treehouse is a 9,000 square foot indoor play area with a climbing structure, several slides, swinging bridges, a toddler area and also, the tree house itself. There is a cafe as well as birthday party facilities.
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