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University of Detroit Mercy - - What To Do And See

 

Attractions & Recreational Activities

>> Have fun with family or friends at Comerica Park, in downtown Detroit, on Woodward Avenue, where you will see enormous sculptures of bats, tigers, balls, as well as a ferris wheel and a fun carousel.

 

>> Visit the Detroit Institute of Arts, also located downtown Detroit, which houses more than 60 000 paintings, including Diego Rivera murals, sculptures and many other fine, beautiful art objects.

 

>> Explore the Greek Town, on Monroe Street, where you will find numerous bakeries, clubs, shops, restaurants, as well as an entertaining casino.

 

>> Show your kinds a good time by taking them to Belle Isle Zoo, situated on Lakeside, home of many beautiful and cute exotic animals, including cheetahs, tigers and kangaroos. There are also several nature trails and an Exploration Lodge.

 

>> Feed your brain with interesting information at the Detroit Science Center, located on John R Street, known as the favorite Detroit destination for school groups around the region.

 

The Center has a state-of-the-art IMAX Dome Theatre which offers visitors amazing star shows, laser displays and various slide presentations.

 

Sports & outdoor events

The Annual Detroit Free Press Marathon, kept in October, is considered to be among the most popular annual sporting events which happen in Detroit, and it consists of a full marathon, a half marathon, a 5-team relay and a 5k run that take runners through an urban route, along the streets of Motor City, over the Canadian border, continuing along the banks of Detroit River.

 

All participants must register before participating in the race, and they have to pay an entering fee, which varies, depending on the chosen run.

 

This fun-filled annual event also offers musical entertainment along the way, which is very much appreciated by runners and spectators, alike, attracting a constantly growing number of people, year after year.

 

Festivals

People seem to agree that the Annual Detroit Jazz Festival, happening in September, fits on the list of the most popular annual festivals and fairs which take place in or near Detroit.

 

This fine, elegant celebration features numerous performances offered by hundreds of jazz artists from all over the world, being recognized as the largest free jazz festival in America.

 

This well-appreciated music-filled celebration attracts more than 800 000 jazz-lovers annually, offering them 4 days of Detroit's best bop, swing, modern and Latin jazz beats, hosted on the beautiful Riverfront area.

 

Nightlife

After the devastating fire that struck in 1805, which made the city experience numerous ups and downs, Detroit managed to rise from its ashes, attracting today artists and musicians from all over the country, as well as tourists, and music-lovers from all over the region. Detroit's nightlife scene is synonymous with the word `music`, musical acts and performances being always offered in the many venues available.

 

The city offers everything from sports bars and pubs, to casinos, dance clubs and fine restaurants, so whatever your preferences are, you will certainly find all the ingredients you need to put together a memorable, fun night out with friends, during your stay or vacation in Detroit.

 

On the list of the most popular nightspots in Detroit, party-lovers have placed the 2500 Club located on Park Street, Agave on Woodward Avenue, in the downtown area, considered to be the best tequila bar in the city, the Anchor Bar and Grill on W Fort Street, the Bronx Bar on Second Avenue, the Carriage House on Grand River, as well as many other great, popular `nightly` spots in Detroit.