Kid-Approved Detroit

Updated: March 12, 2009

We've made finding family-friendly entertainment as easy as ABC and 123.

On this page:Play, Eat.

Play

  1. 1 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Detroit Zoo
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    8450 W 10 Mile RD, Royal Oak, MI 48068 (map)

    Take the whole family out to the zoo and save a few bucks--kids under 2 are free.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Belle Isle
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    Belle Isle Park, Detroit, MI 48243 (map)

    Spend the whole day in this city oasis and take the family to the park's zoo, aquarium and nature center.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Stony Creek Metropark
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    4300 Main Park Dr, Shelby TWP, MI 48316 (map)

    The area's premier multipurpose park provides families with a great place to break in the little one's first bike.

Eat

  1. 4 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Dave & Buster's
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    45511 Park Avenue, Utica, MI 48315 (map)

    With every arcade game under the sun, it makes for a great birthday spot.

  2. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended National Coney Island Inc
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    1812 N Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48073 (map)

    While this local institution's hot dogs earn most youngsters' approval, there are also gooey grilled cheeses and chicken sandwiches available.

  3. 6 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Louis' Pizza
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    23141 Dequindre Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030 (map)

    For more than 20 years, this has been the city's go-to spot for deep-dish pizza and a boisterous, family-friendly environment.

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