- Our list of the best things to do in Essex, Ontario, features the top 88 nearby activities — including 38 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Essex, Ontario has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Amusement, Entertainment & Shows, Outdoor Places, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 10 things to do within the city of Essex, Ontario , followed by 79 popular activities in nearby cities, including Detroit, Dearborn, Taylor, Amherstburg, Roseville, Southgate, Warren, Dearborn Heights, Ferndale, Marquette and Eastpointe
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Detroit People Mover gets you through an aerial ride around the downtown and midtown area. You just need to spend 75 cents for the ride. You can get a feel of arts by getting down at the stations and wait for the next train to continue.
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Centrally located in the downtown of the city, Campus Martius Park is a public space joined by many commercial and retail areas. Activities throughout the year include live concerts and ice skating.
16.3 Miles
The Detroit Opera House is a live theater and music venue with a seating capacity of over 2,100. Having been in existence since 1869, it has hosted many performances including Les Miserables and Mary Poppins.
16.4 Miles
Indoor stadium for football matches and concerts. Multiple kiosks available for food and drinks with lots of variety. At Ford Field configuration of seating and visibility ig good from anywhere across the stadium.
16.4 Miles
The MGM Grand Detroit Casino has 4,000 slots and video poker machines, 98 table games, and a large poker room. It also has a hotel, spa, five lounges and bars, live entertainment, and three restaurants.
16.5 Miles
Fox Theater Building is a 85 year old theater for concerts, comedy shows and special film screenings. Sound system and seating arrangement are good. It has recently been restored to give you more a more comfortable environment.
16.5 Miles
Comerica Park is the home field for the Detroit Lions of Major League Baseball. The 41,255 stadium also has a Ferris wheel, baseball museum, nine tiger statues, and a choreographed water show.
16.6 Miles
Detroit’s City Theatre is a small, intimate performance venue that seats up to 430 guests. The theater has an off Broadway vibe, and presents concerts, comedy performances, plays, and other productions.
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Locally grown produce and other farm fresh items are the foundation of the Eastern Market. It acts as the farmers' market for the area, and the market is held every Saturday throughout the year.