Hide away from the brutal winter cold and check out the Legoland Discovery Center in Auburn Hills! It’s a LEGO haven for young builders who have lots of creativity and energy to burn. Ride exclusive themed attractions, explore indoor playgrounds and build anything you can imagine with buckets and buckets of LEGO bricks.
And — unique to Michigan — explore MINILAND Detroit: A collection of miniature replicas of beloved Detroit landmarks, built by a team of expert builders. Fun fact: It took over 5,000 hours and 1 million LEGO bricks to complete!
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What to expect at Michigan’s Legoland Discovery Center
- Address: 4240 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills, inside Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
- Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
- Phone: (248) 409-6001
Take a ride
- 4D Cinema: Watch action-packed shenanigans play out on the big screen, with 4D effects that literally jump out at you. 3D glasses provided.
- Merlin’s Apprentice: Hop aboard one of Merlin’s enchanted carts and sour up into the sky. It’s an aerial carousel spinner that flies higher the faster you pedal! Kids must be 36 inches tall to ride.
- Kingdom Quest: A classic point-n-shoot interactive ride. Zap enemy trolls, skeletons, and other targets as your chariot rolls through medieval landscapes on your quest to rescue the Princess.
- LEGO Racers VR: Strap on a VR headset and buckle into your vehicle for The Great LEGO® Race Virtual Reality Experience. Steer clear of obstacles and sour through lava caves. It’s an extra $7 ticket charge per racer, but it’s a unique experience you won’t want to miss.
LEGO Play for all
- LEGO City Play Zone: An indoor play area full of things to climb on. Socks are required.
- DUPLO Farm: Younger kids will enjoy this interactive play area, themed around animals. Instead of LEGO bricks, you’ll find larger DUPLO blocks, so you won’t have to worry about any pieces being swallowed.
Build to your heart’s content
- LEGO Racers: Build & Test: Use provided LEGO bricks to build the coolest vehicle you can. Then, cheer on your creation as it races against others down the track. It’s loads of fun that will have kids’ imaginations revving to go.
- LEGO Friends Heartlake City: The fab-five — Andrea, Mia, Olivia, Stephanie and Emma — want you to help them build Heartlake City. Add your own colorful creations to the city in this interactive build area.
- Underwater Quest: Visit an underwater-themed interactive build area teeming with sea life. Don’t forget to strike your best fish pose next to Shark Guy — made entirely of LEGO bricks, of course.
- Earthquake Tables: Test your tower creations against the brutal power of an earthquake. Will you be able to build something that withstands?
Character appearances
Snap a commemorative photo with some of your favorite LEGO characters at the Meet & Greet area during designated times.
- Noon and 4 p.m. Mondays
- Noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursday-Sunday
General FAQ
Where do I park?
Great Lakes Crossing Outlets offers free parking. Park near Entry 6 for easiest access.
How much do tickets cost?
Enjoy discounted prices when you book tickets in advance. A day ticket costs $21.99 per person in advance, or $24.99 day-of. And don’t forget to add-on the VR Experience, $7 per person.
They also offer combo pricing, which allows you to buy tickets to multiple Michigan kids attractions at the same time. Available for purchase from the Legoland Discovery Center ticket page.
Things to do around Legoland Discovery Center
Conveniently located in Great Lakes Crossing Outlets, Michigan’s largest outlet shopping center, there’s plenty to do right outside the discovery center as well. Check out these kid-friendly favorites:
SEA LIFE Michigan
Also in the outlet mall, right across from the Rainforest Cafe, is Michigan’s largest aquarium, housing over 250 species and 2,000 creatures. Walk through an underwater tunnel, touch a starfish in a tidal pool, look at dazzling, colorful fish, and learn about wildlife conservation.
- Address: 4316 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills
- Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. weekends
Peppa Pig World of Play
It’s a toddlers’ Peppa Pig paradise. Youngsters will enjoy this indoor, interactive playground, with 14 free-roaming play areas. Climb up Peppa Pig’s treehouse, ride trikes around Danny Dog’s car wash, crawl through Rebecca Rabbit’s burrow home and so much more!
- Address: 4362 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills
- Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends
Rainforest Cafe
It’s the restaurant experience you know and love. Enjoy classic American fare surrounded by moving animatronics deep in a decorated jungle. The kids menu has classic kid-pleasers like chicken nuggets, cheese pizza and pasta.
- Address: 4310 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills
- Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday
Round 1 Bowling & Arcade
Bowling is the ultimate winter activity for families. Round 1 offers dragon ramps (aka guard rails) and colorful kid-friendly bowling balls to ensure little ones have the best time possible. And, order up some pizza and fries for a mid-game energy boost.
- Address: 4220 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills
- Hours: 10 a.m.-2 a.m. daily
Riverside Park
Need some fresh air? Bundle up and head out to Riverside Park in Downtown Auburn Hills. Walk along the paved paths and swing and slide on the updated play structures. Heated restrooms are also close by.
- Address: 3311 Parkways Blvd., Auburn Hills
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