Southfield Travel Guide

Southfield, Michigan boasts 780 acres of public park lands, miles of nature and hiking trails, and a plethora of other recreational sites and activities to participate in. The city, in addition to being known for its lush landscape, is Michigan’s residential and business capital. There are a number of rentals in Southfield, making the city the perfect place for a family getaway or a short term business conference stay.

Things to Do in Southfield

Southfield is home to 18 public parks, one of which is the incredibly popular Civic Center Park where visitors can play golf and a number of other sports such as baseball and tennis, swim during the summer, go ice skating, and hike the park's nature trails. They can also go to the Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve for a day of fishing and wildlife viewing. Taking the adventure indoors, those with an appreciation for art can take a visit to the Park West Gallery to admire the work of Southfield's local artists, while guests with a passion for delicious food can take a cooking class or enjoy a fine meal at the Great Lakes Culinary Center, and visitors hoping to relax can do just that at the Southfield Family Sauna and Tub. With 20 theaters, the AMC Star Southfield 20 is a great place to catch a movie, and Plum Hollow Lanes is an excellent public bowling alley that can offer hours of fun.

Best Places to Stay in Southfield

There are dozens of picturesque vacation rentals in Southfield, some of which feature wrap around porches and hot tubs, while others boast simplicity and comfort. The rentals are ideal for both short term and long term stays, each one offering the modern amenities of home.

Best Time to Visit Southfield

The best time to visit Southfield is from June to September when the weather as at its peak pleasantness for summer activities.

Best Events in Southfield

The annual Halloween Boo Bash is the perfect spooky event for visitors with children. The event features hayrides and a pumpkin patch, kids crafts, trick or treating, ghostly golf, and a number of other fun children’s games.

Things to Do for Families in Southfield

For a unique way to spend some time on a family vacation, visitors and their families can head down to the PuppetART Theater, where puppet shows featuring a variety of puppets and real cast members are put on each weekend. Many of the visiting families also opt to spend some time at Detroit Kid City, which offers a miniature village, a camping spot, a mini barber shop, a recording studio, and a variety of other interactive and imaginative exhibits.