Belle Isle Aquarium is the oldest aquarium in the US, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a great spot to visit, especially with the kids.
Who else wants to taste chocolate for free?? The Sanders Chocolate Factory Tour is an excellent kid-friendly stop in Detroit; see how the candy is made, eat some, and buy some to take home. Yum
The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is a diverse array of fascinating vignettes of American history.