Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Rochester

"This 1928 masterpiece from the man who built Detroit, Albert Kahn, has an imposing art deco exterior made from Minnesota granite and Maryland marble, and an interior to rival any Italian cathedral. From the soaring vaulted ceilings, featuring an array of intricate, hand-painted patterns, to the sparkling mosaics by Hungarian artist Géza Maróti and gleaming marble on the walls, the visual inspiration here is endless."

"A landmark skyscraper, the Fisher Building is constructed with several types of marbles, granite and limestone and designed in an Art Deco style. With 21 elevators it consists of 30 stories with the roof being 428 feet tall, the top floor at 339 feet and the spire at 444 feet. As the building was originally covered in gold leaf faced tile it was nicknamed the Golden Tower."

"Palmer Park is comprised of 296 acres of lawns and historic woodlands, tennis courts, splash park, hiking and biking trails, Lake Frances and its lighthouse, an historic log cabin, the Detroit Mounted Police horse stables and an awesome new Kaboom playground with a Gaga Ball pit. Pick up Dutch Girl Donuts from across the street and spend the day exploring the park."

"Whether you want a look behind the curtain at the home life of one of Detroit’s most famous families or to experience an impressive and authentic piece of period architecture, the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House is a must-visit. The son of Henry Ford and his wife moved into their home on Gaukler Pointe near Grosse Pointe Shores in 1929, and Eleanor gifted it to a trust for the benefit of the public when she died in 1976."

"The trails of Eliza Howell Park offer some of the few places where you can, for brief moments, feel like you’ve totally left the city. Until you take out your phone to ‘gram the woods. View this post on Instagram"

"This Ferndale hot spot dishes up soft serve unlike anywhere else in metro Detroit. Rotating flavors like salted caramel, watermelon, red velvet, banana curry, and Michigan sweet corn have all made the menu with specialty toppings like blueberry preserves and salted pecan crumble. Come in during brunch and pair one with the waffle of the week."

"The 21-and-over rooftop deck at Mike's on the Water is known as the Lookout and scheduled to open May 7, according to owner Mike LeFevre. Last year, the restaurant hoisted a food truck up to the rooftop and diners can choose from 12-14 menu items served from the truck. There's also a full bar that's completely covered."

"With its nautical aesthetic and ample space in the marina for docking boats, Mike’s on the Water in St. Clair Shores is popular with locals spending a day out on the water. Sip chilled cocktails in plastic cups on the restaurant’s lively waterfront patio while filling up on lobster rolls."

"Excellent Food, Clean Kitchen, Well Dressed Staff.It appears to be a family business that is taking pride in their work. 1st time, but will return.…"