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The Rink at Campus Martius Park Ice Skating in Detroit

Kids, parents and the entire family will love the festive winter fun that's in store Nov. 18, 2011 till March 4, 2011 in the heart of downtown!

Bundle up your ice princesses and little Lidstroms (and buckle on those blades of glory!) for a spin around Detroit's very own The Rink at Campus Martius Park.

Nestled in the heart of downtown Detroit, this local favorite provides a great winter outing for families – or a diversion on the way to Greektown.

The rink, patterned after famous skating spot at Rockefeller Center in New York City (but bigger, believe it or not!), is 60-by-120 feet and can accommodate up to 200 skaters at any time.

Friday and Saturday nights are the busiest, but stop by any afternoon and you'll find plenty of room to zip and spin – and it's a perfect time for little ones to practice their skating basics without as much traffic.

See the fun unfold at Campus Martius Park in MetroParent.com's Going Places video!

After you've worked up an appetite, there are dozens of restaurants within easy walking distance, from the on-site Fountain Bistro to the famous American and Lafayette Coney Island hot dog spots or Hard Rock Cafe.

Don't have a pair of ice skates? Not a problem: You can rent them at the rink for $3.

Admission is $7 for ages 13-49, $6 for kids ages 12 and younger, and $6 for folks ages 50 and older. There's also a shoe check for people with their own skates for $2 (and they'll sharpen your blades for $10).

Rink hours, Nov. 18-Dec. 31, 2011:

  • Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • Friday: 11 a.m.-midnight
  • Saturday: 10 a.m.-midnight
  • Sunday: Noon-8 p.m.

Rink hours, Jan. 1-March 4, 2012:

  • Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • Friday: 11 a.m.-midnight
  • Saturday: 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
  • Sunday: Noon-8 p.m.

See the Metro Parent listing to learn more about the 2011 schedule for The Rink at Campus Martius Park in Detroit.

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