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Activities Guide
Activities at The Henry and near Dearborn, MI
FREE TIME
Your primary free time for activities will be between 3 pm - 6 pm on Monday and 12:30 pm - 6 pm on Tuesday.
We have compiled a list of activities that you might want to consider below.
AMENITIES AT THE HENRY
Fitness Room
Indoor Swimming Pool
Indoor Hot Tub
DETROIT FOOD TOUR + INSTITUTE OF ART
We’re excited to announce that one of the free time options will be a food tour led by Abide community members, followed by time at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA). The cost of the food tour is included in your registration, but the cost of the DIA will be on your own. You do not have to go to the DIA after the food tour. Space for the food tour is limited, so be sure to sign up when you get the pre-event survey in June.
WALK DOWNTOWN DETROIT
Please use this interactive PDF from the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy that has 1, 3, and 5 mile walking/biking routes in and around the downtown Detroit Riverfront area. Click on the name of the route and a map will pop up to show you the route on a website. We will have a sign up sheet to coordinate rides to downtown Detroit.
BIKE DOWNTOWN DETROIT
MoGo city bikes - available all day at various locations throughout the city
$10: 1 Hour Pass offers a single trip with up to 60 minutes of riding time
$15: Unlimited number of trips up to 60 minutes in duration and available for 3 days
PICKLEBALL
15801 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126
Ford Community & Performing Arts Center has four outdoor pickleball courts (Google Maps Pin of Court Location) which can be used on a first come, first served basis. We have balls and paddles that you can take to play. We will have a sign up sheet to coordinate rides to the recreation center.
THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS
5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202
Monday Closed; Tuesday - Thursday 9 am - 4 pm; Friday 9 am - 9 pm; Saturday - Sunday 10 am - 5 pm
The museum includes more than 100 galleries, an auditorium, a lecture/recital hall, an art reference library, and a state-of-the-art conservation services laboratory.
DETROIT ZOO
8450 W 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Daily 9 am - 5 pm
Major exhibits include the Polk Penguin Conservation Center, Arctic Ring of Life, Australian Outback Adventure, Great Apes of Harambee, National Amphibian Conservation Center, Holden Reptile Conservation Center and Butterfly Garden. Home to more than 2,000 animals of more than 200 species.
THE HENRY FORD
20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI 48124
Daily 9:30 am - 5 pm
* The Henry Hotel front desk has admission tickets with a 10% discount. Please note that the Henry Ford closes at 5 pm.
A collection of artifacts and exhibits showcasing the people and ideas who changed the world through innovation.
80 acres of experiences through American history, including Thomas Edison’s lab, the Wright brothers’ workshop, and the opportunity to ride in a Model T.
Ford Rouge Factory Tour (Monday - Saturday; last tour leaves at 3 pm)
Visit the factory floor to see the manufacturing of the Ford F-150.
BELLE ISLE CONSERVANCY
2 Woodside Dr, Detroit, MI 48207
Grounds Open Daily 5 am - 10 pm
Belle Isle Aquarium, Thursday - Sunday, 10 am - 4 pm; Free Admission, $5 Donation Encouraged
Belle Isle Nature Center, Open daily, 10 am - 5 pm; Free Admission
Dossin Great Lakes Museum, Fri-Sat 10 am - 5 pm & Sun, 1 pm - 5 pm
Belle Isle Park is a 982-acre island park located in Detroit with historic, environmental, and cultural resources that have been beloved for generations. The park is home to the Belle Isle Aquarium (America’s oldest original aquarium), Dossin Great Lakes Museum, Belle Isle Nature Center, the James Scott Memorial Fountain, and more.
Access to island is free by foot, bike, or bus. Fee for driving on to the island ($11/day for nonresidents). Learn more here.
While on Belle Island, you can also rent bikes, kayaks, canoes, and SUP boards from Simple Adventures.
COMING EARLY OR STAYING LATE
FOOD TO EAT
BIKE DOWNTOWN DETROIT
1340 Atwater St, Detroit, MI 48207
Wednesday - Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm
Please reserve bikes at Wheelhouse Detroit at least 12 hours in advance to ensure availability. Prices vary depending on type of rental (adult rentals start at $17 for 2 hours).
COMERICA PARK
2100 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48201
Home of the Detroit Tigers
Ballpark Tours ($20/person)
THE AUTOMOTIVE HALL OF FAME
21400 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn, MI 48124
Thursdays - Sundays 10 am - 4 pm
Learn about the accomplishments of individuals in the international motor vehicle industry. The Hall of Fame tells stories about the people, their companies and how the industry has impacted culture, society, pop culture, the world in general.
THE ARAB AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM
13624 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126
Wednesday, Saturday, & Sunday 10 am - 5 pm; Thursday & Friday 12 pm - 8 pm
The first and only museum in the United States devoted to documenting and sharing Arab American contributions that shaped the economic, political and cultural landscapes of American life.
MOTOWN MUSEUM
2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208
Tuesday - Friday & Sunday 10 am - 6 pm; Saturday 10 am - 8 pm
A global tourist destination for music and history fans that celebrates the authentic story of Motown. The Museum brings together fans, people and ideas from different generations and it captures the imagination to fuel dreams and inspire accomplishments.