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Freedom Center in Detroit
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Location on the map
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, US
Service options
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Food
Yes
Dining options
Outside food allowed
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Tourists
Yes
Phone: +1 734-247-1084
Site: http://mifreedomcenter.org/
Site: http://mifreedomcenter.org/
Opening hours
- Monday:6AM–7PM
- Tuesday:6AM–7PM
- Wednesday:6AM–7PM
- Thursday:6AM–7PM
- Friday:6AM–7PM
- Saturday:6AM–7PM
- Sunday:6AM–7PM
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Comments (171)
Nice place for a layover or when your flight gets delayed four times and you have to spend seven hours at the airport. Good selection of snacks and really nice leather recliner chairs. Friendly and professional staff. Thank you Freedom Center!
I am a female military veteran. Every time I fly, I go to the Freedom Center. The people there are great. Very friendly. Great place to relax and wait for your flight.I stopped by the USO in St Louis and the old man behind the counter was very rude and embarrassed me in front of a bunch of military personnel. The experience there was horrible.
Very nice lounge for military members and families passing through Detroit Airport. Light food was offered, comfortable seats were present, and the lounge was surprisingly quiet. We thought the lounge should be enlarged, because it was jam packed while we were there and many other vets and military members may have wanted a place to rest while travelling. All in all, superb... and we were very thankful for the respite!
There nothing like setting back in your own lazy boy chair with a free snack and a cub of hot coffee. They know how to take care of us veterans. Thank you for this!! Feed the donation bowl to help keep it going. It is only right
I heard them announce over the loudspeaker about the freedom center. We were waiting around the airport for 5 hours so I took a walk over to look at it. I am a disabled veteran from the Viet Nam era, do I showed my VA card, signed in and the invited me and my wife in. It had some lazy boy chairs a large screen TV lots of drinks and snacks all of no charge. I got to talk to other vets and active duty guys. It was off the charts awesome for vets. When I got out of the service people spit at me in the airport. Theres a donation box on the way out drop something in if you can. Its a wonderful thing to do for vets.👍👍👍👍👍👍👎👎
The woman checking us in was so pleasant and accommodating! Also the snacks and water were nice. Thanks!
Wow! This place was great. Good snacks and comfortable seats. I loved it!
Great place for AD military, veterans, and even LEOs. Free snacks and cold sodas/water, departure tracker, and comfy chairs. Great place to kill an hour or so waiting on your flight. Be prepared to prove your service to gain entry
This was awesome. Since there is no USO in the airport we were happy to find this place. While not necessarily kid friendly, it did have free snacks for all ages and no one seemed to mind my energetic 5 y/o. Comfortable seats as well.
Great place for Veterans, active duty, military families and foreign military. Its not a USO as there is no Active Duty base in Michigan so the USO doesnt support or do anything for this non-profit organization. Stopped by to check it out. Very nice place to get away from the drama of travel.
This place is a gem! Its so quiet and relaxing you forget youre even at an airport! There is a flight board electronic schedule in there, just like the rest of the airport. Relaxing recliners, free food and drink plus free snacks and toiletries really round out the experience!
This place allows former military to stay. USO is strictly for active military so this was a welcome change. They got comfortable leather chairs and a large table for anyone that may need to do some work. There is a large selection of complementary drinks and snacks. Highly recommend if anyone has some time to kill at DTW.
This is similar to the USO that you see at other airports. With the exception of the fact that it is all run by volunteers and everything is donated. In my opinion its freaking aweousome! You show proof of service and your in. They have all the comforts of home and its all free. Great place to stop when your traveling.
Any place that the Military can go and take a load off while waiting for a flight is a great place. Amazing that its not as funded as it should be though. I will be sending items there so others can enjoy one of the great benefits that they offer.
So glad someone made an investment since there isnt an USO. The staff is friendly and helpful and the location clean. Its not too large, but enough room to sit and watch TV and one table for eating. Thanks too all that volunteer here!
Friendly volunteers (over the many times Ive been there over the years), fresh food/drinks, clean, comfortable seating. Not much more you can ask for.Didnt see any crayons for the UMSC though.
Very nice place. A must pitstop for military members especially if traveling with small children. Furniture is a little worn, probably from all the visitors. Great home away from home.
Absolutely a wonderful experience! Such an oasis in the chaos of a busy airport for active and retired military. Free snacks, drinks, internet, tv, and great conversation. Definitely will be a regular stop for me every time Im here in Detroit.
Veterans Welcome:) with the USO focused on Active Duty (which I respect and understand) it was wonderful to find an oasis as a vet! I had to sit in Detroit for 4 hours and enjoyed the volunteers an reprieve! Leave a donation:) everything is complementary.
Great surprise right inside the terminal between. D17-D18. Nice little spot to relax, free WiFi, food, water and assorted drinks. Easy sign in and relaxing environment to wait out your layover or flight.
The Military and other companies got together and funded their version of the USO. Its also manned by volunteers. There is not a very strong military presence in Michigan as compared with other states, but I am elated that they chose to serve and honor our Nations veterans in this way. Great job Detroit!!!!
It was truly a pleasant surprise ♥️ Refreshments are available for free 💖 Donations are appreciated as the Center is funded by them, but are not mandatory. Neat, comfortable space to chill, refresh and wait lol
I was very impressed with this place. Didnt know it existed until I heard a general announcement in the terminal. There is a lounge area with TV, tables for work, lots of outlets to recharge, and all kinds of snacks from donuts to candy to Hot Pockets. A great addition to DTW, accessible with military or veterans ID
The best thing about this center for us was the super attentive and kind staff. The man in charge did magic card tricks for my girls and played games with a toddler. It was so sweet to watch.
I try to arrive to the airport very early in case of any obstacles, but most times there are none and Im there 2 or 3 hours early with nothing to do. The Freedom Center was a place that I could chill out until my flight. Today, I almost missed my flight because I kicked back too much. (Smile) Thank you Freedom Center.
I volunteer at this center. It is a great place to Veterans to come and relax before or after a flight. There is a center in both the North and McNamara terminals! You just need to sign in and show your military ID (or other ID that shows you served)!
Its usually clean and quiet, with free water and coffee always. Other things, like toiletries, cookies and candy are donated. A lot less crowded and noisy than the concourse.
As a volunteer at the Freedom Center at the Detroit Metro airport, one in each terminal, this a lounge for anyone who has ever served in a NATO service. Unlike USOs all military is welcome, active, retired and all veterans and their dependents. There is hot and cool drinks and light snacks. It is a quite while waiting for your flight.
How you rate a place that’s literally giving you something for free anything less than 5, I don’t know.Every time I have visited they have been polite, i am thankful for the water snack they provide, as well as the volunteers who give their time.Thank you
Wonderful place for veterans and active duty military to relax before or after a flight. Includes free drinks and snacks! Always a wonderful experience!
Great place to relax and wait for your flight. Tons of food options and friendly staff. Thank you to everyone who provides for this Freedom Center, much appreciated.
Great, quiet environment for active duty, family, and veterans alike. Staff was extremely kind and helpful. Worth a stop in and more so...worthy of a donation.
You could not ask for more. Friendly staff. Food drinks snacks. Relaxing environment. Great place for Vets to relax between flights etc.
Great staff and comfortable chairs to get a quick rest in while you wait for your flight. Big thanks to all the volunteers!
The freedom center was such a great place! My family got to the airport early so we went to the Freedom Center and it was so nice to relax and have some snacks while we wait!
I absolutely loved visiting when in this airport!!!The service is ALWAYS excellent and frendly. Thanks for your service...Its nice to know that Im appreciated for the years served in the military eventhough I did not retire from the military .
A fantastic charity friendly volunteers makes ones service feel appreciated and a huge relief during stressful travel into theater or travel with family, thanks for all you good do.
Great Place for Active Duty, Veterans and Families traveling. Snacks, coffee. Beverages and other food items available. You can rest. You can even charge your cell phone.
Awesome place. A Godsend to veteran travellers
This is an awesome lounge for military personnel and family. A great place to grab a snack and drink. Lots of areas to charge the electronics while watching tv.
Great place to refresh before boarding. Vets and active duty with guests are welcome. All volunteers staff there to greet you
Such an excellent respite for service members and their families. Ive been to the Freedom Center and things of USOs in various cities, and the Freedom Center stands well above.
Great lounge. Snacks, soft drinks and fresh coffee available. Charging stations and TV provided. Located just after security. Thanks for your support.
How nice that these volunteers provide an airport resting place and snacks for military, veterans, and their families. We are so grateful for this! Thx!
I arrived at the airport stressed and exhausted. The Freedom Center welcomed me in and gave me a place to relax which made such a difference in my day! Thank you so much for everything you do!
Staff was extremely nice and helpful. lounge was super quiet and great place to relax while you wait for your flight.
Its for the military and their family its a beautiful thing to have in the airport after a long flight its very clean the people are very nice they will enjoy their self while they there
Open to all active duty military and all veterans of the military. Enjoy the lounge atmosphere and gratitude for your service at either McNamara or North terminals at DTW.
So glad it is there! Easy to find, too. Please leave them a donation when you come in so that they can continue to do good work!
It was very nice and an enjoyable experience! Great set up that is on par with any USO airport center (and better than some) that I have visited.
Very nice that they accommodate to veterans like wise as they do with Retirees, Active duty and reservists. Just wish the room was bigger.
Always great to stop in! The volunteers are awesome, Theyre very compassionate and supportive! THANK YOU!
Thank you for treating us like Royalty 🙏🏾👍🏾🗽
Very welcoming, warm and cozy. A thousand thanks for being there for us travelling Vets!
I come through here about 4 times a month. Great place for free snacks and a comfy seat to wait
Outstanding place for soldiers and veterans who are traveling thru Detroit to visit while waiting on a flight if times allows.
I guess its a lounge for those in the military. Although I have access for other lounges, this is the only lounge in the Detroit Metro terminal. Im not military, so I didnt go in.
Friendly volunteers and nice selection of snacks. Cozy environment while waiting for your flight.
Great place for vets/active duty/reserves to stop in for snacks and to relax a little.
Friendly volunteers and well stocked work food and drinks for not only active duty service members, but also veterans and others as well.
Nice place to relax before a flight. Volunteer staff are very friendly.
Very friendly staff. Lots of free food and snacks. Very comfortable chairs.
Excellent place for veterans waiting connection or departure. Volunteer staff, thank you.
Great USO styled area, small quiet place to charge or use electronics and grab a quick snack or drink.
Great place for military personnel, active, retired, or veterans, to relax while waiting for a flight.
Friendly staff ! Unlike the USO, Veterans are welcomed. I was feeling the love.
Great place to relax away from airport crowds right in the center of the airport. No leaving security area.
Wow, what a great place to spend the down time before your flight! Thanks to all the people who make it possible.
Thank you for going to such efforts for traveling service members, vets, and family. Much appreciated.
Friendly staff, and a great place to hang out between flights.
Awesome place to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the airport.
Thank you for a quite and comfortable place to wait for our flights, much appreciated.
Great place to relax and have a snack before your flight
Very peaceful and relaxing watching TV and eating. Thank you ❤️🧡💜💛
Love the atmosphere
Reallly good place for veterans to stop and relax before a flight
Great small spot for military to relax before they fly.
Always a pleasurable and relaxing experience! Thank you. John Phelps USAF
My first time here and I loved it! Very comforting🤗💕
Very friendly and helpful. Very comfortable area to relax in.
Best. story. teller. Ever.Really well stocked. Limited seating.
Excellent place for service members to rest prior to flight
First time going to center, staff and Military people the few hours I spentt here it felt like home
Great place with lots of treats. Free wifi
Nice to have a place to chill out at the North terminal waiting for a flight.
Great place for Veterans to hang out when your at the Detroit Airport
Great place great idea excellent stop for all service members
Love these places but its limited on seating.
Great place to hang on before your next journey.
Always good. People working in there. Its friendly and clean.
Nice, comfortable setting and helpful staff. Thanks for your support!
Amazing find. Loved the friendly greeter. Great guy.
Thanks for the support, a must stop if your active or a vet.
Absolutely love how to take care of active or vets
Always a great pleasure to be able to enjoy the privilege!!
Thank you volunteers for making this a friendly place to wait for my plane.
Quite, Relaxing and good place for waiting hours at a time.
Not very friendly but nice to have a spot to sit.
Treated me and husband good wry nice
The staff were awesome and very kind.
Great service for active military and veterans
Very nice, well maintained establishment.
Great lounge for military personnel and dependants
Good place for military and family.
Always a great start to any trip
Excellent idea, very nice people.
Please drop money in the donation box when you walk by!!!
I work near it nice for military pp
Praise God for our Armed Forces.
Good food and top security
Excellent resource for military and veterans
ALWAYS, a pleasant visit! 💕🇺🇸
Great staff and snacks.
Very good nice people
Wonderful people working there
Great place for Veterans.
Very nice for the veterans
Michigan Armed Forces Hospitality Center
Great place for veterans
Outstanding volunteers and staff
FANTASTIC Service !! Thank you
Its like the USO, but its not.
Very nice
Great place with refreshments
Loved it..thank you
Such a wonderful lounge. I have never been here before, but was so happy to find this place. Traveling alone today and sooo tired. Nice comfy chairs, water bottles and snacks. The people who run it are very welcoming and nice. Very thankful for this place today.
Very clean and hospitable
Great place to chill
Comfortable & wellwell-stocked
Nice friendly place..
Great place to chill
Very friendly and helpful
Good place to hang out
Friendly, clean and quiet
Relaxing.
Awesome place!
I clean up the area
Very welcoming
Cool!
Awesome place.
Nice. Comfortable.
Nice. Comfortable
Love this place.
Great staff
Very relaxing
Always wonderful
Tremendous hospitality.
Great
Highly recommend
Love
Good stuff
God bless America
Great
Wonderful
Great place
Very clean and friendly staff
Thanks
Quite and cozy
Still Closed
Nice place
🛬♥
Total reviews rating 4.8
171 Reviews for Freedom Center 2023:
Review №1
2022-02-12Great place to relax and get a snack and drinks while traveling through DTW. It is free for military members and their families. I am a military spouse and I was traveling alone and was allowed in. The volunteers were very friendly and helpful. They keep the place clean by wiping down seats when people leave, wiping down common areas, etc. There is a flight status board inside for the terminal, reclining couches, water, a Kuerig, and small snacks. Everything is free. They do not have a kitchen for meals. It is a very nice addition to the airport for military families.
Review №2
2022-02-08Terrible experience I walked in greeted the two world war vets and asked for a few bottles of water. As one gentleman checked my ID the other asked was I working as I was escorting a customer thru the terminal. I replied I was and he said we can’t give you water if your working. Blows my mind I didn’t know I was only a vet when off duty. I will not return here. If I didn’t know better I felt singled out. If this is a actual rule then freedom center is not free at all.
Review №3
2020-02-09Great place to relax when you have to spend time at the airport. Active military and veterans welcome!
Review №4
2021-08-31A quiet place for veterans and family offers free snacks coffee and water use your Amazon smile account pick this place and a donation will be made by amazon or donate at the door if you canOr just enjoy ran by volunteers thank you
Review №5
2021-10-21This is a place where a veteran or active duty service member can come put their feet up relax get a snack and wait for their airplane its a volunteer run organization at Detroit metropolitan Airport and because of the pandemic it needs help so anyone willing to volunteer with time it would be welcome
Review №6
2020-01-26Nice spot for a break and they have a lot of donated food and drink.
Review №7
2020-12-16One of the many veteran organizations I feel genuinely supports the military community. I love this place!! It deserves 5+ stars and an honorary salute. Thank you Michigan Freedom Center - Detroit Metro Airport :) for your continued efforts caring for us and our families during our travels.
Review №8
2019-04-28Friendly, clean and great stop for Military travellers. The staff is caring and responsive. The space is small, but has 5 arm chairs, table to work, and an area dedicated to the little ones. Great snacks, hot coffee, tea, cocoa smell lots of cold beverages. Thank you!
Review №9
2019-04-07I was shocked to find this place in the airport, their service was great with an atmosphere to match! I was very glad to have found a place like this while waiting for my flight as they had everything you could possibly want/need, snacks, coffee, wifi, drinks, TV, a comfortable place to sit and relax. I enjoyed my time there, and I want to thank this program for serving military members find comfort en route to their destinations. Thank you !
Review №10
2018-11-25Its like a USO, but its not in name only. The volunteer working there that morning was friendly and accommodating. Free snacks are offered like granola bars and bags of chips and bottled water. Of course theres coffee. Its a bit small, but the recliner chairs are super comfy and they have a lot of outlets to charge your stuff. Definitely makes killing an hour at the airport much more enjoyable.