9 New Attractions to Check out in Revitalized Detroit
GM Ren Cen
Only in Detroit could you find a car company with its own zip code. At the GM Ren Cen you can tour the impressive complex of skyscrapers that make up the company’s headquarters, which includes a 40,000-square-foot auto showroom with current and vintage model cars.
Located along the Detroit riverfront, the recently renovated Ren Cen now has 30 different dining options on site, from fast food to gourmet tastes. During the summer, the center plays host to the annual Rockin’ on the Riverfront concert series, featuring a variety of classic rock bands.
Aside from concerts, the riverfront along the GM Ren Cen also has plenty of things to do during the year like 5-K runs, a carousel and riverboat tours.
Pop + Offworld
If you’re traveling with friends, a stop off at Pop + Offworld is a must. Arcade bars are the latest trend among millennial hang outs, but Pop + Offworld has managed to truly channel the retro gaming vibe of the ’80s. Located on the second floor of Checker Bar, you can pig out on their quirky pizza menu that’s filled with wacky toppings and even wackier names.
But even if you’re not into Cheetos or pork rinds on your pizza, there are still tons of classic arcade games to play like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Paperboy and Tron. Sometimes they even host board game nights, live music or a culinary festival called The Pizza Throwdown.
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Outdoor Adventure Center
Another family-friendly option that recently opened in 2016, the Outdoor Adventure Center provides interactive exhibits about the outdoors and Michigan’s own natural resources. Both kids and adults can learn about activities and wildlife related to the Detroit River, what certain animal habitats looks like, and the different kinds of accommodations available at state parks in the area.
Explore the center’s indoor waterfall or ride the snowmobile simulator. Special events and lectures are also held on the weekends and have touched on subjects from archery to star-gazing and everything in between.
