Top 10 Kid Friendly 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."

"Creating some of the most original and innovative ice creams and custom desserts in southeast Michigan, this parlor offers sundae concoctions with titles like A Unicorn’s Dream, Kookie Monster’s Dream, and Sundae Lovers Dream. Visitors can also indulge in bakery treats, ice cream cake, and macaron-topped cones. Plus, if you can’t decide on just one flavor, opt for an ice cream flight."

"Expect quirkier options like black tea ice cream with shortbread cookies, Apple Jacks, jalapeno, or the electric blue Kooky Monster. There’s a variety of vegan flavors, too. Customers who can’t choose just one flavor or go all out with an ice cream flight."

"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"

"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."

"Vegans dreaming of cookies, cakes, and other pastries will be delighted by the offerings at SugarBuzz. The menu of sweet treats is completely vegan, with a few gluten-free options. Popular selections include the potato chip sandy and apple fritters, and the bakery offers a vegan version of the filled Polish donut known as paczki."

"When Anthony Bourdain traveled to Detroit in 2009 he stopped by The Family Donut Shop for a bite. Find cheap, fresh doughnuts here as well as the non-doughnut, savory favorite — burek."

"Ferndale Project started as the experimental extension of Eastern Market Brewing and has quickly grown into something else entirely. After Axle Brewing shut down their beautiful taproom located on Livernois, Eastern Market Brewing agreed to take it over and created a space with a reconceptualized menu, coffee bar, and well-crafted beers and ciders. Unfortunately, their doors had only been open for a little over a month when COVID-19 hit."

"James Rigato, of Top Chef fame, shifted service drastically at his acclaimed Hazel Park restaurant early in the pandemic to ensure customers continued to receive a high level of hospitality even when eating at home. Make a reservation for indoor or patio dining or place an order of curbside carryout for splurgy snacks like caviar and chips, at-home steak kits, and spiced carrot cake and reservations for indoor and patio dining. There’s also a selection of wine and to-go cocktails."

"23825 John R Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030http://mabelgraykitchen.com/. Key Dishes: Doug’s Burger, Whole Roast Chicken Kit, Nonna’s Meatballs. Chef/owner James Rigato and his brainchild have won just about every accolade possible from Restaurant of the Year, multiple James Beard semi-finalist nominations, to appearing on Top Chef."

"With a menu so capricious it’s handwritten daily, Mabel Gray is known for its globally inspired and artfully prepared New American dishes. The eight-course tasting menu comprises a selection of whichever dishes are on the menu that day, served over a leisurely 90 minutes."