School Summer Vacation

Updated: May 31, 2001

Back-to-school is just around the corner--but first you need to squeeze a few more memories out of this summer. Take your kids on an outdoor adventure, pile them into the car for an afternoon at the museum or a trip to the ice cream shop. Whatever your idea of fun, we've got ideas for some hot-weather hoopla.

On this page:Keep Them Busy, Keep Them Fed.

Keep Them Busy

  1. 1 Detroit Historical Society
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    5401 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202 (map)

    Explore Detroit's history through toys and fashion.

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
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    220 E Ann St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (map)

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical
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    31005 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 (map)

  4. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Detroit Zoo
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    8450 W 10 Mile RD, Royal Oak, MI 48068 (map)

  5. 5 1 Star Rating: Poor Volpe-Vito Inc
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    3000 Auburn Rd, Shelby TWP, MI 48317 (map)

Keep Them Fed

  1. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Pick-A-Bone Rib House & Saloon
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    30325 6 Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48152 (map)

  2. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Rainforest Cafe
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    4310 Baldwin Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (map)

    This cartoon jungle is a child's wonderland, with waterfalls, swinging monkeys and a canopy of faux flora and fauna.

  3. 8 0 Star Rating: Poor Big Boy
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    30460 John R Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071 (map)

  4. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Caesarlands
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    208 S Wayne Rd, Westland, MI 48186 (map)

    Every family loves pizza and game night.