The Somerset Inn is located just moments from a diverse array of things to do in Troy , MI and the surrounding area, from upscale shopping and dining at The Somerset Collection to the Detroit Zoo, Birmingham, Little Caesar Arena, DTE Music Theatre and more.
 
When planning your stay, our front desk staff is happy to make recommendations on things to do and assist with transportation referrals, directions and more. 

Detroit Zoo

With its 125 acres of naturalistic habitats designed for over 2,000 animals, you’re destined to enjoy a terrific experience at this amazing zoo. From anteaters to zebras and so many fascinating animals in between, you and your family will be delighted by all of the events and educational opportunities the Detroit Zoo has to offer.

Little Caesars Arena

Home of the Detroit Red Wings, the Detroit Pistons and many other types of sports and entertainment events, Little Caesars Arena is an amazing stadium for a wide array of fun activities. Before your next trip to Detroit, make sure to check out the schedule to reserve your seats.

Comerica Park

For great Detroit baseball, Comerica Park is where to see all the competitive action. It’s the home of the Detroit Tigers, providing more than 40,000 seats for fans and visitors alike. While enjoying the game, you can also see terrific views of the Detroit skyline. This is definitely an experience not to be missed!

Ford Field

Football is the name of the game at Ford Field. It’s the stadium where you can catch the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. Plus, top names in music and other kinds of live entertainment perform at this stunning arena. So make sure to look over the schedule and see what’s on while you’re in the Detroit area.

Casinos

If you love to play a variety of different games, then Detroit is the perfect travel destination and only minutes from the Somerset Inn. There are plenty of exciting casinos to keep you entertained for hours. From Motor City Casino to MGM Grand Detroit to Caesars Windsor, you’ll discover plenty of great games to enjoy. Plus, there are always terrific shows and endless food options to experience.

Fox Theatre

Located in Downtown Detroit, the Fox Theatre is a historic landmark that continues to provide dynamic shows for its different audiences. First opened in 1928, this theatre originated as a movie palace. Today, it’s a performing arts center that continues to host top names in entertainment for a great variety of shows and events.

Cobo Center

Considered the 17th largest convention facility in the country, the Cobo Center offers an extensive amount of exhibition and meeting space. One of its most famous events is the North American International Auto Show, which occurs every January.

Detroit Opera House

For amazing operatic and dance performances, the Detroit Opera House is a premier attraction. First opened in 1922, this historic building underwent a beautiful restoration in 1996. Now it is the beloved home of many of the world’s best dance companies, Broadway shows and concerts.

DTE Energy Music Theatre

Located in the center of Michigan, this popular venue is perfect for experiencing fabulous entertainment events. With its forest and lake setting, you can relax and hear some of the best names in music perform their most notable works for your enjoyment.

Meadow Brook Hall-Historic Landmark

Love stunning architecture? Then be sure to visit Meadow Brook Hall. It’s the historic home built by Matilda Dodge Wilson, the widow of automotive pioneer John Dodge, and her second husband Alfred Wilson in the late 1920s. The landmark’s Tudor-style design is spectacular and certainly worth a tour.

Birmingham

The quaint, tree-lined Birmingham downtown area offers a small town feel with a central park and one of the Midwest's premiere shopping districts. Browse nearly 300 shops that include fashion boutiques, restaurants, gift shops, jewelers, salons, spas, antique shops, art galleries and movie theatres.

Cranbrook Institute of Science

Interested in learning more about astronomy, physics, chemistry or other sciences? This hands-on science museum makes learning fun with interactive exhibits and experiments, a planetarium and observatory and a world-class collection of scientific objects and artifacts. Where else can you stand in the shadow of a T-rex, see how a mastodon’s fur feels, or get your hands on a real meteorite?

Cranbrook Art Museum

Encompassing a modern and contemporary Art Museum, a Center for Collections and Research, a House and Gardens, the Institute of Science, and a graduate Academy of Art, Cranbrook Art Museum welcomes guests to discover relevant and transformative moments in modern and contemporary art, architecture, and design.