Metro's Wintertime Attractions Detroit

Winter in Detroit is hard, but if you make it through, you can weather anything. Laugh in the face and embrace the season wholeheartedly to get through the bleakest and coldest days. As the days get closer to spring, here are some things to do. Should you wish to visit the city to see a range of sights, you can find low-fare flights to Detroit.

Winter Blast in Detroit

February 17–19 is when Downtown Detroit's annual winter event returns to Centennial Commons, located at 11 Mile Road and 3rd Street. The event's organizers attributed the change to financial difficulties, but it still offers ice skating, ski instruction, snow slide rides, ice sculptures, kid-friendly activities, live music, food trucks, and exhibitors. Warming areas and marshmallow roasting stations are available, and admission is free for everyone. The location of the event is at 11 Mile Road and 3rd Street, between Main and Troy Streets.

Enjoy Valade Park's s'mores!

Sledding, bonfires, and food are among the everyday winter activities available at Detroit's Valade Park. The park is hosting health events, such as dog pack meets and meditation walks, until February. Weekends with a theme include "Mardi Gras," "Motown Love," and "Winter around the World," which include international food truck rallies. Attending any of the free events highlights the park's thriving culinary and cultural scenes.

Have some curling experience

Curling is available for the general public at the around $10 million HUB Stadium, located in the Fountain Walk Mall in Michigan.

Attempt snowmobiling.

Experienced snowmobilers can take advantage of a free snowmobiling weekend on February 11 and 12, as Michigan is temporarily suspending snowmobile registration and permits for them. On more than 6,000 miles of trails, the program invites friends to first go snowmobiling with seasoned operators.

Take a warm cabin stay.

Warm cottages in Michigan make for a memorable winter vacation experience. A comfortable haven following a day of trekking or skiing, these cabins frequently have interior fireplaces, saunas, or hot tubs. Affordable rustic cabins and yurts can be found close to metro Detroit in Michigan State Parks like Brighton Recreation Area, Bald Mountain, and Pinckney Recreation Area. Though the Internet booking method might not be the best, reservations can be made through the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Michigan is the ideal location for winter activity because Airbnb has a large selection of lodging options, ranging from shipping container homes to geodesic domes and traditional chalets.

Search the John King bookshop for a book.

With more than a million books spread across several floors, Detroit's John K. King Used & Rare Books provides a warm reading environment throughout the winter. It's a great spot to spend a day browsing the shelves and making sure you have enough books for the rest of the winter thanks to the helpful staff.

Go for a hike in the winter.

Popular in metro Detroit, Maybury State Park provides a range of wintertime activities to help beat the blues. Hiking improves mood, increases vitamin D levels, and lessens the sense of being stuck inside. Palmer Park, Rouge Park, Pinckney Recreation Area, and Kensington Metropark are a few other well-liked locations for winter trekking. Look through the slideshow devoted to these locations for additional winter hiking inspiration.

Play some games at Barcade to warm up.

For those feeling nostalgic, Barcade on Selden Street has a sizable selection of vintage arcade video games and pinball devices. For just twenty-five cents, take advantage of a drink, pub fare, and games in addition to two dozen beers on tap. Many attractions and mouthwatering culinary experiences may be found on cheap Detroit flights.