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Vermont Guides

Saturday, July 11, 11am-2pm | City Hall Park Celebrate 250 years of Vermont history and culture at this lively, family-friendly festival featuring 30+ museums, historical societies, and cultural organizations! Enjoy hands-on ac...

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Burlington Fall Festival Car Show

A Sunday Showcase for a Great Local Cause! Get ready to cruise into the heart of autumn! As part of the beloved Burlington Fall Festival, we're filling the park with vintage steel, custom trucks, and sleek imports for a day of...

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New here? Start with Detroit

If you are new to Detroit, MI, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.

KidsParks, museums, markets, and short downtown stops

Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.

  • Check age fit.
  • Keep drives short.
  • Pick food before the main stop.
AdultsDinner, music, patios, museums, wineries, or brewery routes

Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.

  • Check hours.
  • Book if needed.
  • Keep the route walkable.
GroupFestival, game, market, or activity venue

Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.

  • Share the map.
  • Pick one anchor.
  • Have a backup nearby.
RainIndoor backup near the same neighborhood

Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.

  • Check closures.
  • Avoid long outdoor walks.
  • Use official pages for changes.

Summer plans work best when you balance one outdoor anchor with shade, water, food, and an evening option.

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Detroit visitor calendarDetroit, MI

Start with the official visitor or tourism calendar before opening social posts.

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Detroit downtown, parks, and waterfrontDetroit, MI

Look for walkable districts, parks, waterfronts, markets, plazas, and family-friendly public spaces.

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Detroit museums and major venuesDetroit, MI

Check museums, gardens, stadiums, theaters, arenas, convention centers, and event grounds.

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