Recreation Information

• Birmingham:
• The Cranbrook: The Cranbrook Collection (Museum of Art) is part of Cranbrook Academy of Art which is internationally recognized as the preeminent graduate school of art, design and architecture. The Collection features sculpture, paintings, furniture, ceramics, textiles and metal work by artists such as Harry Bertoia, Charles Eames, Marshall Fredricks, Maija Grotell, Donal Lipski and Eero Saarinen.
• Detroit Institute of the Arts: Ranking fifth among the nation's top fine arts collections, the DIA's holdings survey art of world cultures from ancient to modern times. Among its renowned works are French Impressionist and German Expressionist paintings, Italian Renaissance art, French furniture, African, Asian, Native American and Egyptian art, 20th-century art, and North America's finest fresco--Diego Rivera's Detroit Industry in the museum's central courtyard.
• The Detroit Zoo: A nationally acclaimed zoo open daily throughout the year.
• Downtown Birmingham: Aside from its' interesting array of shops and movie theater, Birmingham boasts a heavy concentration of over forty art galleries, each offering some of today's premiere art.
• Fisher Theatre: Detroit's premiere professional theatre, featuring Broadway's hits of yesterday and today. The Fisher Theatre also hosts Michigan Opera Theatre.
• Greenfield Village: Greenfield Village takes the American experience a step further, allowing you to walk into the daily lives of famous historical figures and the many unsung every day heroes of an evolving America. Features include Thomas Edison's "invention factory", Wright brothers' home, Henry Ford's boyhood home and the offices of Lincoln and Noah Webster.
• Henry Ford Museum: Henry Ford Museum is home to the rich legacy of America's industrial past. Exhibits spotlight America's Auto Industry from the 1896 Duryea Motor Carriage to present day. Includes new Motown exhibit and many other collections.
• Meadow Brook Hall: Once the magnificent home of the Wilsons, it is now open to the public for tours and private parties.
• Meadow Brook Music Festival: An intimate outdoor music venue, perfect for a picnic concert. Located on the grounds of Oakland University.
• Meadow Brook Theatre: One of Metro Detroit's few professional Theatres, Meadow Brook is situated on the grounds of Oakland University. Featuring comedy, drama and musical revivals.
• Pine Knob Music Theatre: Michigan's premiere outdoor music venue. Beautiful country setting compliments great concerts throughout the Spring, Summer and early Fall seasons.
• Somerset Collection: An upscale collection of 72 quality and designer shops and restaurants located in a modern bi-level mall. Includes Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Mondi, Gucci, Brooks Brothers, Godiva, Coach, Liz Claiborne and Anne Taylor.
• The Pontiac Silverdome: Home of the Detroit Lions football. Host to concert, exhibitions and recreational events.