River Rouge Park is one of Detroit's biggest sledding venues. Actually, its 1,184 total acres make it one of Detroit's biggest anythings. You'll find the sledding action behind the stables, just off of Joy Road between Spinoza and Outer Drive.

The "world's largest drive-in" won't let falling temperatures get between motorized moviegoers and cheap double features. Sweetening the deal with an optional "car heater" means a good winter weekend can be found in the right within confines of your car.

Clark Park's spacious rink means your ice-time isn't spent retracing a claustrophobic loop, while some tasty offerings on Vernor give you the option of a post-skate snack. Call ahead for open skate hours.

Everyone knows that blizzards are best enjoyed from the cozy confines of your local bar, but Sugar House's delicious selection of hot drinks means you're sure to spend the next Snowpocalypse toasty and toasted.

Any old chain motel can fill a concrete hole with chlorine, but we suggest drowning your winter blues at the MGM Grand's indoor infinity pool. Day passes cost a hefty $25 per person, but entry is free for guests of the hotel. What would Danny Ocean do?

A few people caused quite a stir last year when they took footage of themselves snowmobiling around Detroit. Starting at the Riverwalk, they went east on Jefferson and eventually north on M-10. To be clear, we're not suggesting you do that. But it sure does look fun.

Once you've finished gazing at the incomparable majesty of Belle Isle's Ice Tree, stick around to enjoy the gaggle of other winter activities the island has to offer. More active readers might be partial to cross-country skiing and canal-skating, but we're excited about the onslaught of Poinsettias at the Anna Scripps-Whitcomb conservatory. Not only was the building designed by Albert Kahn; it's also warm and full of palm trees. Admission is free.

The Detroit Derby Girls will be heating up the Masonic Temple all winter long, with inter-league monthly matchups that include a double header on January 5. Advance tickets start at $12.

Though most of Eastern Market's trademark bustle is in the summer months, we're mitten-ing up and heading over to Russel Street for better parking spots, smaller crowds, and the delicious addition of a new vendor selling New Orleans-style beignets and chicory coffee in Shed 2.

Sledding at Balduck Park is just part of growing up in Detroit, at least on the city's east side. The western face of the hill offers a perfect slope, but only the bravest dare attempt a run down the ridge's rocky backside.