This summer in Detroit has been another season of hot thrills and exciting events. Cool off this summer in Detroit with some local sweet spots. The air is fresher now, so enjoy these activities to the fullest. National Ice Cream Day is in the month of July, so keep chilling out! Taste and view the best that Detroit summers have to offer as well as venture out in metro Detroit for more adventure.
These winning ideas should let you slide through July with an extra breeze in your hair. Several of these can be done with the family. Check our recent list for more specifics on family-friendly to do this summer, especially with your young children. “Cooling off” could be as simple as taking a breather with your kids and choosing a more relaxed activity in between the rest of your busy summer plans.
Detroitisit rounded up a list of ways to cool off this summer in Detroit that include indoor and outdoor activities mainly in Detroit. These are all “cool” places in Detroit to spend time at this summer.
TAKE A RIDE ON THE DETROIT PRINCESS RIVERBOAT
Summer weddings are elevated with the picturesque natural beauty of riding on the timeless Detroit Princess Riverboat. Why not ride on a regular summer day or evening? Detroit Princess Riverboat is the largest dinner cruise boat in the Midwest! The Detroit skyline views from the water will take your breath away no matter how many times you’ve seen them otherwise. Experience live entertainment, special events & offers, dinner cruises, and more with this top-notch destination boat tour in Detroit is historically unforgettable. From full-day to one-hour tours, be glad to find several options for your occasion. Check out their sunset cruises as well to make the memories more intimate and sentimental. Click HERE to view the website for more information.
Location: main location is at 131 Atwater St., Detroit
BELLE ISLE NATURE CENTER
Ways to cool off this summer in Detroit can still be enjoyed outside, whether you’re in the water or not. Belle Isle has it all! Enjoy the green outdoors here as well as the Detroit River/Riverwalk. Take your kids/family or even your date over to The Belle Isle Nature Center at the beautiful Belle Isle State Park. Open to the public, this spot offers excellent educational, environmental and natural experiences for schools, families, and community groups in the metro Detroit area. Become curious and let yourself peer into Michigan wildlife & nature close-up! You’ll want to immerse yourself in the bird observation window that allows guests to watch native and migratory birds as they feed from natural and supplemental food sources. The Deer Encounter is a cool opportunity to observe the fallow deer while learning about their history with Belle Isle. Perhaps your kids are already enjoying nature camps and/or classes here! Learn more about what this center has to offer HERE.
Location: Belle Isle State Park at 176 Lakeside Dr., Detroit
FORTUNES-A SUMMER INTERACTIVE AT THE DIA, PHOTO THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS
FORTUNES: A SUMMER INTERACTIVE AT THE DIA
This list of ways to cool off this summer in Detroit include interactive and unique activities that are fun for the kids and adults. Step into the imaginative world of Detroit Institute of Arts, specifically for FORTUNES, an interactive installation for the summertime, where visitors create personalized digital fortunes through art as well as active participation and movement. Bring the family along for more hands-on, free kid-focused activities that include drop-in artmaking workshops and gallery drawing activities. This popular, world-renowned destination will have everyone saying “cool!” Admission to the DIA is free for residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Click HERE to view the website for more information on this interactive experience.
Location: Detroit Institute of Arts-5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit
WATER SLIDING, PHOTO @WAYNECOUNTYAQUATICCENTER ON INSTAGRAM
WAYNE COUNTY AQUATIC CENTER IN DETROIT
Several pool and waterparks in Detroit & Metro Detroit opened back up at the beginning of summer to put a classic splash into summer fun. For a beautiful and spacious place to play in the water, check out this aquatic center that’s great for families. The Wayne County Family Aquatic Center/waterpark features a zero depth entry Wave Pool, Children’s Splash Pad and two 23ft water slides that can be used with your body or a water tube. Open Wednesday – Sunday, 11am – 7pm. Click HERE to view the website for more information.
Location: 12600 Chandler Park Dr., Detroit
VIRAL “MOUNTAIN MOO” MOUNTAIN DEW-FLAVORED ICE CREAM RETURNS TO DAIRY WHIP IN REDFORD, PHOTO DAIRY WHIP/MSN
CELEBRATE NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY IN DETROIT/METRO DETROIT
Check our articles/lists that feature local ice cream shops in Detroit and Metro Detroit. Celebrate National Ice Cream Day in Detroit & Metro Detroit with the irresistible nature of local ice cream shops that are crafted with natural ingredients. In the United States, National Ice Cream Month is celebrated each year in July, and National Ice Cream Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in July (July 19 this year). Don’t miss out on the “Viral Mountain Dew-flavored ice cream” that returns to a Metro Detroit parlor. Experience the electrifying flavor of “Mountain Moo”! Friday, July 17 through Sunday, July 26. The viral Mountain Moo homemade pop-flavored ice cream will be exclusively available at Dairy Whip (location: 26215 Plymouth Road in Redford).Click HERE for more information.
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