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Spring Attractions & Things to Do
Overview
Ahh, spring is here! In Detroit, there's nothing like a trip to the local farmers
market, or a tour of the gardens of some of the finest estates in the
country. And finally, don't miss Opening
Day at Comerica Park and the kickoff of another exciting season of Tigers
baseball. Spring is alive and in full
bloom in Detroit!
Farmers
Markets
 From rack of lamb to legumes, Detroit's farmers markets have it all. A select few are year-round, and dozens of
others open their doors in the Spring.
Of the bunch, Detroit's historic Eastern
Market takes the cake.
Founded in 1841, the 43-acre open-air bazaar stocks fresh fruits and
vegetables, meat products, and a variety of other food and retail
products. Another notable is the Royal Oak Farmers Market,
also open year-round and offering fresh produce, plants, baked goods, and
collectibles. Check the State of
Michigan website to find a nearby Farmers Market!
Garden Tours
 Colorful, manicured gardens may not be what come to
mind when you think of Detroit. You may be surprised to learn that some of
the most spectacular gardens in America can be found on the Great
Estates of metro Detroit. Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester boasts 16 gardens spread throughout this fantastic
1,500-acre estate. The Henry Ford Estate in Dearborn is situated along the Rouge River on 72 acres of meticulously manicured grounds
designed by renowned landscape architect Jans Jensen. The 87-acre Edsel and Eleanor Ford Estate
commands priceless frontage along scenic Lake St. Clair, adding to the pleasure of viewing the 87-acre
grounds and gardens, also designed by Jensen.
And the 42-acre grounds surrounding Cranbrook House in
Bloomfield Hills are certainly a sight to behold. All in the suburbs you say? Not quite!
The Fisher Mansion,
located on the east side of Detroit, offers four acres of gardens, pools, fountains, and
roving peacocks. And don't forget the
Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, a landmark on the City's riverfront
jewel, Belle Isle. Here, an 85-foot Albert Kahn-designed dome
shelters a wide variety of tropical trees, a continuous display of blooming
plants, and one of the largest city-owned orchid collections in the country.
Tigers Baseball
 Opening Day at the ballpark in April has been an
annual tradition for thousands of loyal Detroit
Sports fans. They leave
their winter nests and flock to Comerica Park to welcome Spring sunshine and a new season of Tigers
baseball. America's favorite pastime is in full swing as the Tigers
continue their quest for a fifth World Series in over 100 years of franchise
history. This storied major league
baseball legacy includes legendary players such as Ty Cobb, Charlie Gehringer,
Hank Greenberg, and Al Kaline. From
April through September, Comercia Park hosts over 80 afternoon and evening games.
More Information
Click on the links below to
find related pages and other information on Detroit's seasonal attractions and things to do:
Detroit Garden Club
Fall
in Detroit
Summer
in Detroit
Winter
in Detroit
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