1 Hart Plaza, Detroit, MI, 48226
645 Griswold Avenue, Detroit, MI, 48226
Detroit, Detroit, MI, 48201
Detroit, Detroit, MI, 48201
Detroit, Detroit, MI, 48201
Detroit, Detroit, MI, 48201
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: The Guardian Building, 500 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226-3480Architecture Duration: 15 minutes
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Parker Street, Parker St, Detroit, MI, USAThis brick-lined street is known as Parker's Alley and it is named after Thomas Parker, a free black man who was one of the city's first black landowners in Detroit.Duration: 3 minutesStop At: The Belt, 1234 Library St, Detroit, MI 48226-2208The Belt is named after the alleyway's location in the former garment district which was shaped like a belt.It is part of a larger project by the Library Street Collective to reimagine underutilized spaces throughout the city.Duration: 3 minutesStop At: Campus Martius Park, 800 Woodward Ave corner of Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226-3580This park was created in 2004 and is a main hang out in Detroit. It was even named a “Top 10 Public Square” in the USA by USA Today. Not bad for an area that few people felt safe enough walking into 20 years ago.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Penobscot Building, 645 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226-4105When it was built in 1928, it was the 4th highest building in the United States and 8th highest in the world. It soars above you like the edge off a cliff with a series of setbacks at the top.Duration: 3 minutesStop At: The Guardian Building, 500 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226-3480The Guardian building is one of the finest art deco skyscrapers in the United States. It was completed in 1929 and was originally called the Union Trust Building. It also had the rather cute nickname of the Cathedral of Finance.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: The Spirit of Detroit, 2 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226-3437The sun-like thing on the right is meant to symbolize the rays emanating from God, and the people in his other hand are supposed to represent all human relationships. The Spirit is widely recognized and well-loved and you can find the image all over the city. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Joe Louis Monument, 5 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226-3473oe Louis didn’t just throw his weight around in the boxing ring. He fought against segregation and Jim Crow laws and encouraged young African American men to join the US Army during World War II despite the fact that it was still racially segregated. When he was asked why he did it, he famously replied "Lots of things wrong with America, but Hitler ain't going to fix them."Duration: 3 minutes
Meet your host Lynne at her home in Detroit, a unique residence that used to be a bank built in the 1920s with a lovely patio. Sip on a refreshing drink as your host shares stories about living in Detroit before joining her in her kitchen, to learn to cook a Mediterranean inspired seasonal meal. As much as possible, Lynne uses fresh, local produce from her vegetable garden or that she purchases from farmer’s markets. During your hands-on cooking class, learn to knead, roll and grill flatbread, create a delicious salad and learn techniques involved in making sauces that accompany your main dish. A confidence-inspiring cook, Lynne encourages you to cook based on what you taste, see and smell. You will learn to cook three dishes from scratch during your cooking lesson that lasts about 1.5 hours. After cooking, sit down at the table to share the fresh, seasonal meal you helped prepare with Lynne. Your menu might include dishes such as sautéed summer corn with shitake mushrooms and garlic, trout from Lake Huron with a cilantro chimichurri and grilled flatbread with a yoghurt and cucumber sauce. Lynne knows a lot about wine and offers a natural wine pairing with your food.Sample Menu • Sautéed summer corn salad with shitake mushrooms and garlic • Lake Huron trout in a cilantro chimichurri • Grilled homemade flatbread with a herb tzatziki • Fresh berry tart
ItineraryExplore Michigan's most charming city and learn a thing or two at the state university on this loop around Ann Arbor! Download the Let’s Roam scavenger hunt app and start exploring today! Tourist, local, or new to town, this is a lively small group activity that anyone can enjoy. Lace up your walking shoes and get ready to experience the city like you never have before. Snap pics, race against the clock, and put your navigation skills to the test as you wander at your own pace. No reservations, no tour guides, and fun for all ages. Stop At: • Rackham Auditorium, 915 E Washington St University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1070 • Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, 220 E Ann St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1445 • Michigan Theater, 603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2003 • Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum, 220 E Ann St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-1445 • Law Quadrangle, 801 Monroe St Near Legal Research Building, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1210
ItineraryOperation City Quest in Detroit is a scavenger hunt done using an app, as well as a remote guide. Head out in search of items from your app in any order you'd like and take a photo through the app to get points. You'll also get points for performing fun challenges. Your remote host will be following along virtually and is just a chat away if you need anything. Along the way, you can check the rankings feature on the app to see how you rank compared to others playing Operation City Quest all over the country. This scavenger hunt is a great way to see Detroit in a fun and unique way!
ItineraryReady to explore Detroit in a unique way? Zombie Scavengers is the perfect scavenger hunt to get to know the city on your own terms while trying to survive a zombie apocalypse! To survive, you'll use an app to find a list of survival items anywhere in the city and in any order you choose. There will also be zombie themed challenges. For each item or challenge you complete, you'll get points. The more points you get, the more likely you are to survive a zombie apocalypse. During the game, you'll be able to see the points of other survival teams across the country on the app. You'll be in communication with a remote host via chat throughout the game. The objective is to survive the zombie apocalypse by getting the most points, exploring the city, and having a great time in Detroit!