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Activity Downtown, Detroit

Campus Martius Park

An activity in Downtown, Detroit, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: After dark.

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Campus Martius Park in Downtown, Detroit
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Why go

Downtown square with the city's Christmas tree, a skating rink and lit trees, next to the Cadillac Square holiday market.

It is one of 16 curated places we feature in Detroit, alongside 4 sights, 3 places to eat and 3 outdoor spots. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with The Rink at Campus Martius Park and American Coney Island.

Type
Activity · Adventure
Neighborhood
Downtown
Price
$
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
After dark

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond Detroit. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    The Rink at Campus Martius Park

    Downtown's seasonal ice rink sits under the city Christmas tree and lit trees, ringed by office towers.

    Activity · Downtown Detroit · 0.0 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    American Coney Island

    Coney dogs with chili, mustard and onions on Lafayette Boulevard since 1917.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Lafayette Coney Island

    Downtown hot-dog counter serving Coney dogs since 1917.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Guardian Building

    1929 Art Deco skyscraper with a tiled, vaulted lobby open to the public.

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Prime + Proper

    Capitol Park steakhouse open since 2017, known for dry-aged steaks and a two-level dining room.

    Food · Downtown Detroit · 0.1 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    London Chop House

    Revived version of Detroit's storied 1938 steakhouse, in a basement dining room on Congress Street.

    Food · Downtown Detroit · 0.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Campus Martius Park is a stop on our Frankenmuth & Detroit route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Detroit run from 30°F in January to 82°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Campus Martius Park itself, we suggest: After dark.

Modelled monthly averages for Detroit from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Detroit weather by month.

Getting there

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Coordinates
42.33156, -83.04662
Destination
Detroit, Michigan

Campus Martius Park: quick answers

How much time do you need at Campus Martius Park?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at Campus Martius Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Campus Martius Park?

Our pick: After dark. Insider tip: Skate after dark, then browse the holiday market chalets in Cadillac Square next door.

Which TripsCircle routes include Campus Martius Park?

Campus Martius Park appears on Frankenmuth & Detroit, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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