Day Three - Monday

Morning Activity: Spend the morning in the Detroit Science Center, 5020 John R. Street. You will want at least two hours to enjoy this hands-on center which includes traveling exhibits, five hands-on exhibit laboratories, two demonstration stages, an IMAX theater and a digital dome planetarium. The museum is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m on Mondays.

 

Lunch: It’s time to experience a Detroit classic – the coney dog. Visit American Coney Island at 114 W. Lafayette. Founded in 1917 by Constantine “Gust” Keros from Greece, the restaurant has stayed in the family and is now owned and operated by one of Gust’s five sons, Charles. For a true Coney Island experience, order your dog topped with onions, mustard and chili.

Afternoon Activity: After a morning inside, it is time to enjoy some fresh air in Belle Isle Park. Take a cab to the footbridge at the foot of East Grand Boulevard. You can access the park by walking across this bridge. With 983 acres, Belle Isle Park is the largest city-owned island park in the country. The park features a conservatory, Great Lakes Museum, and plenty of room for recreation. Enjoy the view of America’s busiest inland waterway and watch the freighters pass.

Dinner: Enjoy a classic Italian dinner at Mario’s, 4222 Second Ave., famous for its 1960s style ambience.