Outdoor Adventure Center

1801 Atwater St.
Detroit MI, 48207-4020

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Located on Detroit’s Riverfront in the historic Globe Building, the Outdoor Adventure Center brings “up north” downtown with simulated outdoor recreation, hands-on activities, nature displays, exhibits and much more.
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Bringing "up north" to downtown Detroit!

Located on Detroit’s Riverfront in the historic Globe Building, with the Dequindre Cut trail running through its backyard, the Outdoor Adventure Center gives you a taste of Michigan’s great outdoors in the heart of the city.

Discover all there is to explore in the spectacular outdoors, parks, public lands and waters that are yours to enjoy! Experience exciting outdoor adventures with hands-on activities, exhibits and simulators – walk behind and touch a waterfall, step into a fishing boat and reel in a big fish, hit the trail on a mountain bike or snowmobile, and much more. You’ll learn how the DNR manages state parks, forests, wildlife and fish as you climb the roots and explore the canopy of a massive bur oak tree, hop aboard a real airplane and see what’s swimming in our aquarium.

Learn lots more about the OAC at Michigan.gov/OAC.

About the Area

At the OAC, you're near the Dequindre Cut Trail, Belle Isle Park, William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor, Detroit's Riverwalk and many other Detroit area attractions.

Activities (Display as List)

Biking Item is accessible.
Biking: Get a feel for mountain biking as you pedal on this bike simulator at the Outdoor Adventure Center.
Fishing Item is accessible.
Fishing: Sit in a fishing boat and feel the tug of a big fish as you try to reel it with this interactive fishing simulator at the Outdoor Adventure Center.
Hunting Item is accessible.
Hunting: Practice your aim and experience the thrill of the hunt with this hunting simulator at the Outdoor Adventure Center.

. You can also climb into a duck blind (just like a real waterfowl hunter) or cross the suspension bridge and hide away in an elevated blind typically used by hunters to spot game and other wildlife from above.
ORV Trails/Routes Item is accessible.
ORV Trails/Routes: Feel the rumble in this ORV/ATV simulator as you treks through Michigan's woods in an off-road adventure at the Outdoor Adventure Center.
Paddlesports Item is accessible.
Paddlesports: Sit in a kayak and practice paddling while enjoying scenic views of Michigan's water trails in this cool kayaking simulator at the Outdoor Adventure Center.
Snowmobiling Item is accessible.
Snowmobiling: Sit on a real snowmobile and feel the roar of the engine as you enjoy a ride on this snowmobile simulator at theOutdoor Adventure Center.

Facilities (Display as List)

Outdoor Center Item is accessible.
Outdoor Center
Yurt Item is accessible.
Yurt: Step inside a model yurt, hear the lodging experiences of actual state park visitors and learn about the comforts and amenities Michigan state park lodging options at the Outdoor Adventure Center.