Top Detroit Outdoor Activities

Our sunset sail is designed to feel effortless, intimate, and elevated from the moment you step aboard. This is not a crowded cruise. It’s a small group sailing experience where guests can truly relax, connect, and take in Detroit from a completely different perspective. As the sails rise and the skyline begins to glow, you’ll experience the river at its most luminous. Golden light dances across the water, a soft breeze carries you forward, and the steady rhythm of sailing sets the tone. With our professional crew taking care of every detail, you’re free to be fully present, whether that’s savoring a drink, capturing the view, or simply sharing the moment with someone special. It’s a refined, unforgettable way to experience Detroit. One that feels more like a private escape than a typical tour.

Experience the magic of the underwater world as you make your way from the Great Lakes of Michigan to the depths of the SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium. Take your time at the aquarium, with its informative talks, interactive exhibits, animal feeding shows, and more. Discover the thrill of seeing blacktip reef sharks and gentle seahorses. Kids can also enjoy learning more about the underwater habitats of sea creatures.

Take to the sky with an incredible private helicopter ride across Downtown Detroit. As you buzz over the city, admire sights like Detroit Ambassador Bridge, Ford Field, and the Renaissance Centre. Along the way, listen to insightful commentary from your pilot via a handy headset and snap photos as unique souvenirs of your time in Detroit.

You'll use an app to explore Detroit in this fun scavenger hunt. Use the app to find things around the city, take photos and collect points. At the end, take a look at the rankings to see your score compared to other teams across the country. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Detroit.

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Ann Arbor. Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, visit each of the 10 mapped locations. You'll have the option to explore the downtown area using the Walking Map or follow a Driving Map on the city's outskirts. Refer to ‘Meeting Point’ for the starting locations. See images for route. Park or stop at each location, listen to the audio story, and put your detective skills to the test by gathering clues and piecing together the evidence. Finally, make your deductions and issue an arrest warrant. Your overall detective skills will be evaluated, culminating in a Case Performance Score to measure your sleuthing prowess. This game is suitable for solo detectives, dynamic duos, or groups of mystery enthusiasts, offering an immersive audio tale filled with intrigue.

Discover Detroit in a new way with a private interactive scavenger hunt and escape room that takes you all over the city. Enjoy a unique experience that’s impossible to recreate on your own. You’ll receive a box with materials and then search for clues around the city and solve puzzles using an app that tells you where to go next. See the city and have a fun adventure.

Enjoy a more interactive alternative to a traditional walking tour—a scavenger hunt. Work as a team to answer questions and complete challenges to work your way around Detroit Midtown. Along the way, discover hidden gems that are off the typical tourist trail and race against the clock to finish the game. Key sights passed on the tour include the Majestic Theatre and the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Whether you’re new to Ann Arbor or want to mix up your typical routine, a mobile scavenger app is the perfect way to add some excitement to your time in the city. Using a smartphone, your team solves challenging questions that lead you to the next clue. Along the way, see and learn about some of the city's most famous and lesser-known landmarks.

A body has been found in Detroit. Step into the role of detective and crack the case on this self-guided walking quest. Your smartphone delivers clues, witness statements, and puzzles as you navigate between real-world locations that become your crime scene. Each stop reveals new evidence and suspects. Follow the trail from location to location, piecing together the story while exploring Detroit's streets. The app guides you step by step with an immersive narrative full of twists. This 1–2 hour private detective adventure runs 24/7 — start whenever you want, pause for coffee or photos, and play at your own pace. Available in 5+ languages.

HandleBar Detroit prides ourselves on curating a team of incredible drivers that not only give you an open air tour of Detroit but provide an experience you will never forget. Just imagine you combine your favorite people, your favorite drinks, a little pedaling, and a lot of positive energy, your guaranteed to have an amazing time with us here in Detroit. I mean, we are the experts! Let us show you how we roll!

Experience a relaxing summer escape to Belle Isle Park, Detroit’s scenic island destination located in the Detroit River. This private tour offers a comfortable way to enjoy the beauty of Detroit’s waterfront with a dedicated guide-driver providing transportation and local insights throughout the experience. Your journey begins with pickup from your downtown Detroit hotel, followed by a scenic drive to Belle Isle, including views of the Detroit River, the city skyline, and Windsor, Canada. Spend your time at Belle Isle Beach enjoying the summer atmosphere, relaxing by the water, swimming in the designated beach area when conditions allow, walking along the shoreline, and capturing memorable photos. End your visit at a beautiful waterfront viewpoint, where you can enjoy panoramic river views and a peaceful summer sunset before your guide-driver returns you to your hotel.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Explore Detroit in a way you never thought possible with Crazy Dash, an app-based scavenger hunt that’s built for fun and flexibility in any city. We've replaced rigid itineraries and tour guides with a unique, self-paced adventure. What makes us different? Our live remote hosts. They're real people available via chat to give you hints, answer questions, and provide encouragement. You get personalized support, making your experience smooth and enjoyable no matter where you play. The missions are all about laughter. You’ll complete hilarious photo and video challenges to earn points, turning your exploration into a playful game. Compete for a top spot on our nationwide leaderboards or just play for the pure joy of discovery. Perfect for dates, family outings, and team building, Crazy Dash is the ultimate way to explore the city your way.

Have fun with the whole family taking part in a scavenger hunt in Detroit. Use the app to collect points based on what you see across the city and the tasks you complete along the way. If you need any help, your remote guide will help you complete the game via chat. Check your score to see how you measure up against others playing the game in Detroit and beyond.

This experience is unique for its unmatched flexibility and strong emphasis on group interaction. It’s not bound to a fixed schedule or route, allowing groups to start, strategize, and explore at their own pace. The core difference is the immersive, lighthearted zombie theme that dictates the tasks—you're scavenging for supplies and completing silly challenges to prove your survival mettle. It’s perfect for team-building or family fun because it's priced per team (up to 10 people), includes the guidance of a remote, chat-based host, and culminates in the unique bragging rights of checking your national rank on the app's leaderboard.

Explore Detroit's vibrant culture while cruising on the city's top-rated Rolling Social Party Bike. Perfect for birthdays, bachelorette parties, and corporate outings, this pedal-powered adventure combines music, drinks, and social fun. Enjoy a scenic ride featuring iconic landmarks and local hotspots, with the option for karaoke to elevate the experience. With group sizes ranging from 5 to 15, gather your friends for an unforgettable outing. - Group tours for 5-15 riders with a 1hr 45min duration - BYOB policy allows you to bring your own beverages (beer, wine, pre-mixed drinks) - Stops at downtown highlights like The Spirit of Detroit, Campus Martius, Tin Roof and Downtown Hottest spots - Ideal for celebrations, team-building events, or just a night out in Detroit

Explore Ann Arbor in a unique and interactive way with the Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour. This adventure combines a scavenger hunt, an amazing race, and a self-guided tour, all through the lens of the city's rich history. Uncover fascinating facts about the University of Michigan and its notable alumni while visiting iconic landmarks like the Michigan Theater. With 158 parks to explore and intriguing challenges to solve, the app-led experience allows for flexible timing, letting you enjoy the vibrant art scene at your own pace. Snap selfies and finish with a stunning view of the carillon, creating unforgettable memories.

Get ready to undertake a Detroit scavenger hunt quest, where you and your private group work together to solve clues and undertake challenges, learning about Detroit the entire time. Bring your entire family, and your dog, since this tour welcomes all ages and canines. If you get stuck, speak to your remote, live guide, and then carry on fulfilling your quest.

FUN fishing! Try new techniques and fisheries like vertical jigging walleye on the Detroit River, casting hardware to white bass, and fly fishing the flats of Lake Saint Clair. No pressure or stress; if a fish flops off that's AOK. If the hook gets snagged, no big deal. I fish for FUN.

Celebrate the magic of the season this year with Holly Jolly Hunt. Holly Jolly Hunt is an app based scavenger hunt that you can play anywhere of your choosing. Explore the city and look for holiday related items, both traditional and not so traditional. Take a photo through the app to score points for your scavenger hunt team. Perform fun, holiday challenges that will bring laughter to your team. See your score on the leaderboard compared to other teams from all over. Holly Jolly Hunt is guaranteed to provide lasting holiday memories. Whether you play with friends, family, or even co-workers, Holly Jolly will put a smile on your face for the rest of the year!

Dive into adventure, your go-to for the ultimate app-led adventure hunts! Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle brain-teasing puzzles, and embark on an epic journey of exploration! Whether you’re collaborating with your crew or turning up the competition, Adventure Hunts guarantee a blast for all. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a spontaneous outing, a wild bachelorette bash, a festive birthday celebration, or a team-building extravaganza. Each player gets to dive into an interactive role, ensuring every challenge is as thrilling and unique as the next. So, gather your squad, choose your adventure, and let the good times roll! With this app, every outing becomes a treasure trove of memories and excitement. Are you ready to conquer the city and create unforgettable experiences? Let’s Roam and make every day an adventure!

Zombie Scavengers in Detroit challenges your team to survive a zombie apocalypse! The game instructs you to find a variety of items to survive the apocalypse anywhere in the city you'd like via an app. Get points for finding survival items (in any order you want) and participating in exciting zombie themed tasks. Plan your survival adventure carefully in order to get the most points to survive! A remote host will be following along (virtually) and help if you need it via chat. Come survive with us in Detroit today!

Have fun and explore Ann Arbor in a unique way with this scavenger hunt from Operation City Quest. Download the app and start the hunt with your group. Earn points by finding objects around the city in any order and completing challenges. See how your score compares with other teams on the app. Includes 2 hours access to a remote interactive guide for help or to provide additional challenges.