Activity Downtown Detroit
The Rink at Campus Martius Park
An activity in Downtown Detroit, budget-friendly ($) and worth about an hour. Best time to go: After dark.
Why go
Downtown's seasonal ice rink sits under the city Christmas tree and lit trees, ringed by office towers.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Downtown Detroit, alongside 2 bars & cafés, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Campus Martius Park and American Coney Island.
- Type
- Activity · Cities
- Neighborhood
- Downtown
- Price
- $
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- After dark
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Downtown Detroit. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Campus Martius Park
Downtown square with the city's Christmas tree, a skating rink and lit trees, next to the Cadillac Square holiday market.
Activity · Detroit · 0.0 mi straight-line - 2American Coney Island
Coney dogs with chili, mustard and onions on Lafayette Boulevard since 1917.
Food · Detroit · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3Lafayette Coney Island
Downtown hot-dog counter serving Coney dogs since 1917.
Food · Detroit · 0.1 mi straight-line - 4Guardian Building
1929 Art Deco skyscraper with a tiled, vaulted lobby open to the public.
Sight · Detroit · 0.1 mi straight-line - 5Prime + Proper
Capitol Park steakhouse open since 2017, known for dry-aged steaks and a two-level dining room.
Food · 0.1 mi straight-line - 6London Chop House
Revived version of Detroit's storied 1938 steakhouse, in a basement dining room on Congress Street.
Food · 0.2 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
The Rink at Campus Martius Park is a stop on our Detroit New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More things to do in Downtown Detroit
Another curated activity in Downtown Detroit. See the full Downtown Detroit guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Detroit
Our climate figures for Downtown Detroit come from nearby Detroit. Average daily highs in Detroit run from 30°F in January to 82°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For The Rink at Campus Martius Park itself, we suggest: After dark.
Modelled monthly averages for Detroit from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Detroit weather by month (covers Downtown Detroit).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 42.33156, -83.04662
- Destination
- Downtown Detroit, Michigan
- Website
- downtowndetroit.org
The Rink at Campus Martius Park: quick answers
How much time do you need at The Rink at Campus Martius Park?
Plan on about an hour at The Rink 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 The Rink at Campus Martius Park?
Our pick: After dark. Insider tip: Skate rentals are available; go before dinner, as the rink closed at 10 pm on NYE 2025.
Which TripsCircle routes include The Rink at Campus Martius Park?
The Rink at Campus Martius Park appears on Detroit New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add The Rink at Campus Martius Park to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown Detroit.
Plan Downtown Detroit
- Downtown Detroit travel guide 8 places
- Detroit weather (covers Downtown Detroit) weather by month
- Downtown Detroit to Belle Isle 3.1 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Downtown Detroit
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.