The best things to do in North of Detroit

21 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Carl's Golfland

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Whether you’re chasing more fairways or just trying to groove it before the weekend, Carl's Golfland pairs a world-class practice range…

1976 S Telegraph Rd (Bloomfield Hills)

Whether you’re chasing more fairways or just trying to groove it before the weekend, Carl's Golfland pairs a world-class practice range with the Launch Pad fitting center’s TrackMan tech and PGA pro lessons. Family-owned since 1958 and stocked with gear galore, it’s where locals get dialed.

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Swap the couch for canopy time at TreeRunner West Bloomfield Adventure Park, Putt Forest & Bounce Forest, where zipline and aerial courses…

6200 Drake Rd (West Bloomfield Township)

Swap the couch for canopy time at TreeRunner West Bloomfield Adventure Park, Putt Forest & Bounce Forest, where zipline and aerial courses scale from newbie to ninja, mini golf winds through the woods, Bounce Forest keeps kids buzzing, and Glow Nights turn the trails into a neon mini-escape.

From the North of Detroit newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Country club with a top-ranked golf course that hosted the 2004 Ryder Cup.

3951 W Maple Rd (Bloomfield Hills)

Country club with a top-ranked golf course that hosted the 2004 Ryder Cup.

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Country club with a golf course, tennis facilities, and sailing, plus dining and a pool.

5000 W Shore Dr (West Bloomfield Township)

Country club with a golf course, tennis facilities, and sailing, plus dining and a pool.

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Local theater chain known for free soda & popcorn refills also offers discount matinee pricing.

35400 M-53 (Sterling Heights)

Local theater chain known for free soda & popcorn refills also offers discount matinee pricing.

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MJR Troy Cinema

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Chain of multiscreen cinemas showing current blockbusters and indie flicks. Theaters have stadium seating, comfy seats, and snack…

100 E Maple Rd (Troy)

Chain of multiscreen cinemas showing current blockbusters and indie flicks. Theaters have stadium seating, comfy seats, and snack concessions.

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Indoor amusement center with laser tag & arcade games; some branches have mini-golf & bumper cars.

31506 Grand River Ave (Farmington)

Indoor amusement center with laser tag & arcade games; some branches have mini-golf & bumper cars.

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Country club offering golf, plus an elegant space, and dining options.

350 W Long Lake Rd (Bloomfield Hills)

Country club offering golf, plus an elegant space, and dining options.

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Members-only club offering an 18-hole golf course, tennis, swimming, and dining.

1401 Club Dr (Bloomfield Township)

Members-only club offering an 18-hole golf course, tennis, swimming, and dining.

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Amusement center with go-karts, mini-golf, a bungee trampoline, batting cages & arcade games.

30749 Grand River Ave (Farmington Hills)

Amusement center with go-karts, mini-golf, a bungee trampoline, batting cages & arcade games.

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Novi Putting Edge

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Black-light, 18-hole mini-golf course with themes including the ocean, jungle & outer space.

44225 W 12 Mile Rd (Novi)

Black-light, 18-hole mini-golf course with themes including the ocean, jungle & outer space.

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Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

12050 Hall Rd (Sterling Heights)

Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.

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Golf club hosting weddings plus tennis courts and lake views.

3300 Pine Lake Rd (West Bloomfield Township)

Golf club hosting weddings plus tennis courts and lake views.

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Emagine Palladium

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Elegant, circa-1927 building features an 8-screen multiplex showing 1st-run & indie films.

209 Hamilton Row (Birmingham)

Elegant, circa-1927 building features an 8-screen multiplex showing 1st-run & indie films.

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Popular play area featuring splash zones and a picnic area near mountain bike trails.

Farmington Hills

Popular play area featuring splash zones and a picnic area near mountain bike trails.

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Public 9-hole course, known for its friendly staff and clean clubhouse.

316 Strathmore Rd (Bloomfield Hills)

Public 9-hole course, known for its friendly staff and clean clubhouse.

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Country club offering a golf course and a range, plus dining and event space.

5600 Walnut Lake Rd (West Bloomfield Township)

Country club offering a golf course and a range, plus dining and event space.

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Golf club featuring a challenging 9-hole course, a pool, and a banquet facility hosting weddings and other events.

900 Upper Scotsborough Way (Bloomfield Hills)

Golf club featuring a challenging 9-hole course, a pool, and a banquet facility hosting weddings and other events.

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Modest home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in the Usonian style and built for a middle-class family.

5045 Ponvalley Rd (Bloomfield Township)

Modest home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in the Usonian style and built for a middle-class family.

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Birmingham 8

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1920s-era cinema with original marquee offers 8 small theaters showing new releases & indie films.

211 S Old Woodward Ave (Birmingham)

1920s-era cinema with original marquee offers 8 small theaters showing new releases & indie films.

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Lily Pad Springs

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Clean park and splash pad featuring water slides, lockers and picnic seating.

6200 Farmington Rd (West Bloomfield Township)

Clean park and splash pad featuring water slides, lockers and picnic seating.

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