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Best Weekend Activities For Seniors In Detroit

The Detroit area features many activities for all ages to participate in. Seniors especially will love the array of events taking place on weekends throughout the city and beyond. Step aboard a ship to sail the Detroit River, gain a historical perspective at a museum that brings the past to life or unleash your inner artist with a drawing session at the DIA. These options and more make Detroit the place to be — regardless of the number of candles displayed on your birthday cake.
Diamond Jack River Tours
1340 E. Atwater St.
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 843-9376
www.diamondjack.com

Diamond Jack River Tours offers exhilarating boat tours of the Detroit River. This company has been on the scene for over 25 years and specializes in excursions that highlight the wonders of the Detroit River. Cruise along the waterway taking in the sights and sounds from one of the seats available on the Diamond Belle. Tours depart from Rivard Plaza twice daily on weekends. Each trip lasts two hours, and there are even special rates exclusively for seniors. So hop aboard and sail into the sunset with that special someone on your arm; it's certain to be a memorable experience. Some options include a unique dining cruise geared toward seniors. Check out the private river tours available specifically for seniors here.

Pure Detroit Architecture Tours
Guardian Building
500 Griswold, Suite 250
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 963-1440
www.puredetroit.com

Almost every Saturday, Pure Detroit hosts architectural tours showcasing some of Detroit's unparalleled architecture. This free tour puts the spotlight on the unique buildings in the city. Stand in awe of the glorious Fisher Building while seasoned pros talk about the architectural history of these iconic masterpieces. The group tours take place at two different times — mid-morning and the afternoon. These sessions are held throughout the year, and are informative and awe-inspiring at the same time. Plan your tour by voting the schedule here.

Dossin Great Lakes Museum
Belle Isle
100 Strand Drive
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 833-5538
www.detroithistorical.org

The Dossin Great Lakes Museum is a maritime history institution highlighting Detroit's contribution in regional and national waterways. The museum is located on Detroit's scenic Belle Isle. The space is filled with exhibitions that tell the story of ships, boats and other vessels in the area. The artifacts lead visitors to a greater understanding of the role these vessels played and their significance in our history. The museum is open to the public and admission is free for all ages.

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Henry Ford Museum And Greenfield Village
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 982-6001
www.thehenryford.org

The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village is one of the Detroit area's most popular cultural attractions. Visitors come from near and far to spend the day traveling throughout history. The museum features two distinct segments — The Henry Ford, which houses artifacts in an enclosed setting, and Greenfield Village, an outdoor space that features structures, rides and attractions from a different era. The museum's exhibitions highlight innovations throughout American history. Collections include historic trains on display and row after row of automobiles. Greenfield Village is the outdoor portion of the attraction and boasts historical structures, a working farm and beautiful gardens filled with flowers and vegetables. Spending the day at the museum provides visitors with a glimpse into American history.

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Detroit Institute Of Arts
5200 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 833-7900
www.dia.org

The DIA offers a plethora of activities for seniors to participate in on weekends. Improve your drawing skills by joining a small group for a session called "Drawing in the Galleries." Generally taking place on Fridays and Sundays, seasoned artists will instruct attendees in creating their own pencil drawings inspired by the art in the museum's vast collection. Check out the schedule here to plan your session. Experience music from diverse sources as DIA hosts "Friday Night Live." This free event is held on Friday evenings and boasts a diverse array of auditory programming, featuring musicians from as far away as Argentina and Africa, while including local talent from Detroit. Catch a flick at DIA's Detroit Film Theatre. With showings on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, the films shown are convenient for any schedule. Catch a classic movie, an avant garde art house film, an independent flick, an animated short or a silent film featured in the breathtaking theatre. A schedule of movie dates and times can be found here.

After receiving a BA in Photography from Savannah College of Art & Design, Nicole Wrona began working with a diverse range of musicians. In addition, she is a freelance writer for numerous publications. Her work can be found at www.metalleaves.com and Examiner.com.
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