What is Detroit Like for Family-Friendly Vacations?

If you're looking for the ideal family-friendly vacation destination, you may want to consider Detroit. Here you'll find a variety of family activities sure to appeal to both kids and parents alike. From the theater scene to the live music, Detroit has lots of things to see and do that everyone will enjoy. Spend a day checking out attractions like Cobo Center, GM Renaissance Center and Greektown Casino. When you're ready for some down time after a day of sightseeing with the family, Detroit has a variety of places to stay, such as family hotels with pools and hotels with suites for families. You can pick from 29 Detroit accommodations to find one you and the entire family will enjoy.

What Are Some Places to Stay with Kids in Detroit?

Our travelers have rated these as their favorite kid-friendly hotels:

Comfort Inn Downtown

Hotel with bar, near Detroit Riverwalk
• • Free parking • Free continental breakfast • Free in-room internet • Restaurant • Central location



Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center

City-center hotel, steps from GM Renaissance Center
• • Free cribs • Restaurant • Laundry room • Convenience store • Central location



Greektown Casino Hotel

4-star hotel with 2 bars, near Greektown Casino
• • Free in-room internet • 5 restaurants • Central location



Hotel Indigo Detroit Downtown, an IHG Hotel

3.5-star hotel with bar, near Cobo Center
• • Free cribs • Restaurant • Free in-room WiFi • Central location



The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit

4-star hotel with bar, near Cobo Center
• • Free cribs • Indoor pool • Restaurant • Convenience store • Central location

What Should I See and Do with Kids in Detroit?

You'll find that Detroit and the surrounding area offers many entertaining things to see and do while you're out and about with the kids. Here are some ideas to make your trip both memorable and educational:

Parks
• • Campus Martius Park
• • Detroit Riverwalk
• • William G. Milliken State Park

Museums & Art Galleries
• • Detroit Institute of Arts
• • Motown Historical Museum
• • Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History

Sights & Landmarks
• • Cobo Center
• • GM Renaissance Center
• • Greektown Casino

Food & Drink
• • Giovanni's Ristorante
• • Lafayette Coney Island
• • Green Dot Stables