Top 6 adventure things to do in Detroit

1. Self-guided murder mystery walking tour in Detroit

One to two hours — solve a murder case while exploring Detroit's streets with a smartphone app providing real-time clues and puzzles.

2. Detroit culinary tour: donuts, coffee, and pastries

Three-hour walking tour through downtown Detroit, sampling donuts, coffee, and pastries from local bakeries along the way.

“Destiny was fantastic! We enjoyed a variety of delightful treats while discovering the history of different areas in the city. It was wonderful to explore neighborhoods we might not have ventured into by ourselves.”— christinadT1797WI

3. Outdoor clue-solving adventure in downtown Detroit

Two hours of immersive puzzle-solving through downtown — a scavenger hunt exploring real-world clues and Detroit's landmarks.

“This experience was incredibly enjoyable. Having just relocated to Detroit, my sister and her husband visited, and this activity offered a wonderful opportunity to explore the city and discover its history. The challenges were quite tough at times, but the clues were extremely useful. We felt thrilled when we finally solved them. I plan to buy three more games to have on hand for future guests. I highly suggest Escapely to anyone looking for a fun time.”— 209annalisaf

4. Helicopter ride over downtown Detroit

Twenty minutes — aerial views of Detroit’s skyline and Ambassador Bridge, capturing the essence of the Motor City from above.

“I felt some nerves at the beginning, but I had an incredible time! The ride was exhilarating and offered stunning views of the waterfront. I loved every minute of it—absolutely a must-do. The staff was friendly and provided great information. I highly recommend this experience.”— T8591QUsamanthae

5. Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Ann Arbor

Two hours of detective work across Ann Arbor — 10 locations, audio clues, and interactive mystery-solving.

“The storyline was engaging and presented some challenges, but the app's instructions could have been clearer. We only understood our objectives halfway through, which caused us to miss clues from the start. Nonetheless, the amount of walking was just right, and it allowed us to explore key areas of Ann Arbor.”— Samantha_K

6. Ann Arbor scavenger hunt with interactive challenges

Three hours exploring Ann Arbor's landmarks, answering trivia, and completing interactive challenges. Perfect for groups, with various roles and tasks for each player.

“We had a fantastic time discovering the city and enjoying some lighthearted moments on our date day. It was both informative and entertaining. We will definitely do this again!”— 42meagm