Guidebook for Detroit

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Guidebook for Detroit

Arts & Culture

Collection of the label's art & memorabilia plus infamous studio A & The Supremes' costumes.
243 residents recomanen
Museu Motown
2648 W Grand Blvd
243 residents recomanen
Collection of the label's art & memorabilia plus infamous studio A & The Supremes' costumes.
Science & technology museum for kids offers interactive exhibits, a planetarium, shows & a cafe.
67 residents recomanen
Michigan Science Center
5020 John R St
67 residents recomanen
Science & technology museum for kids offers interactive exhibits, a planetarium, shows & a cafe.
Ornate performing arts venue featuring ballet & musical productions, including the Michigan Opera.
40 residents recomanen
Òpera de Detroit
1526 Broadway St
40 residents recomanen
Ornate performing arts venue featuring ballet & musical productions, including the Michigan Opera.
Ex-auto dealership turned cavernous gallery of ever-changing contemporary art exhibits & lectures.
124 residents recomanen
Museum of Contemporary Art
4454 Woodward Ave
124 residents recomanen
Ex-auto dealership turned cavernous gallery of ever-changing contemporary art exhibits & lectures.
Exhibits explore African-American history from the Middle Passage to the Underground Railroad.
109 residents recomanen
Museu d'Història Afroamericana Charles H. Wright
315 E Warren Ave
109 residents recomanen
Exhibits explore African-American history from the Middle Passage to the Underground Railroad.
Birthplace of Ford's Model T. The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant is a museum and former factory located within the Milwaukee Junction area of Detroit, Michigan, in the United States. Built in 1904, it was the second center of automobile production for the Ford Motor Company
22 residents recomanen
Planta de Ford a Piquette Avenue
461 Piquette Ave
22 residents recomanen
Birthplace of Ford's Model T. The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant is a museum and former factory located within the Milwaukee Junction area of Detroit, Michigan, in the United States. Built in 1904, it was the second center of automobile production for the Ford Motor Company
Historic art deco skyscraper with a colorful tiled lobby, retail stores & a Detroit gift shop.
67 residents recomanen
L'edifici del Guardian
500 Griswold St
67 residents recomanen
Historic art deco skyscraper with a colorful tiled lobby, retail stores & a Detroit gift shop.
Grand theater with gilded, Asian-inspired decor hosts theater productions, musicians & comedians.
44 residents recomanen
Fox Theatre
2211 Woodward Avenue
44 residents recomanen
Grand theater with gilded, Asian-inspired decor hosts theater productions, musicians & comedians.
Detroit Institute of Arts boasts more than 100 galleries containing some of the most significant works from around the world--including Diego Rivera's famous Detroit Industry frescoes. Since the museum's founding in 1883, its permanent collection of American art has remained one of its most impressive assets, with the addition of the General Motors Center for African American Art. However, the museum houses more than 65,000 diverse pieces, ranging from Egyptian mummies to French-Impressionist paintings. The museum is on the National Register of Historic Places and hosts a number of visiting exhibitions, concerts, and events year-round.
532 residents recomanen
Institut d'Art de Detroit
5200 Woodward Ave
532 residents recomanen
Detroit Institute of Arts boasts more than 100 galleries containing some of the most significant works from around the world--including Diego Rivera's famous Detroit Industry frescoes. Since the museum's founding in 1883, its permanent collection of American art has remained one of its most impressive assets, with the addition of the General Motors Center for African American Art. However, the museum houses more than 65,000 diverse pieces, ranging from Egyptian mummies to French-Impressionist paintings. The museum is on the National Register of Historic Places and hosts a number of visiting exhibitions, concerts, and events year-round.
Fascinating, thoughtful and fun interactive exhibits that takes visitor through the history of Detroit.
90 residents recomanen
Museu Històric de Detroit
5401 Woodward Ave
90 residents recomanen
Fascinating, thoughtful and fun interactive exhibits that takes visitor through the history of Detroit.

Entertainment & Activities

Lions home stadium offering behind-the-scenes NFL tours & an attached 1920s-era warehouse.
164 residents recomanen
Ford Field
2000 Brush St
164 residents recomanen
Lions home stadium offering behind-the-scenes NFL tours & an attached 1920s-era warehouse.
The brand new Home of Detroit's Red Wing Hockey & Piston Basketball Team. The Stadium is also lined with upscale shopping mall on its exterior
159 residents recomanen
Little Caesars Arena
2645 Woodward Ave
159 residents recomanen
The brand new Home of Detroit's Red Wing Hockey & Piston Basketball Team. The Stadium is also lined with upscale shopping mall on its exterior
Home of Detroit's Tiger Baseball Team
212 residents recomanen
Comerica Park
2100 Woodward Ave
212 residents recomanen
Home of Detroit's Tiger Baseball Team

Drinks & Nightlife

Lounges, Dance Clubs
62 residents recomanen
Northern Lights Lounge
660 W Baltimore St
62 residents recomanen
Lounges, Dance Clubs
Woodwork-filled brew pub with a massive beer list offers creative pub fare & brunch items
57 residents recomanen
HopCat
4265 Woodward Ave
57 residents recomanen
Woodwork-filled brew pub with a massive beer list offers creative pub fare & brunch items
This highly rate and very popular restaurant/bar offers creative small plates with a seasonal focus, plus craft cocktails, in polished vintage surroundings. Use the entrance on John R and take the elevator to the second floor. No reservations.
55 residents recomanen
Wright & Company
1500 Woodward Ave
55 residents recomanen
This highly rate and very popular restaurant/bar offers creative small plates with a seasonal focus, plus craft cocktails, in polished vintage surroundings. Use the entrance on John R and take the elevator to the second floor. No reservations.
Located on the 2nd floor of the Historical Whitney Mansion in Detroit, Guests are teleported to the romantic era of the Great Gatsby.
8 residents recomanen
The Ghostbar at the Whitney
4421 Woodward Avenue
8 residents recomanen
Located on the 2nd floor of the Historical Whitney Mansion in Detroit, Guests are teleported to the romantic era of the Great Gatsby.
Local distillery preparing a range of handcrafted spirits, with a tasting room & bottles for sale.
63 residents recomanen
Two James Spirits
2445 Michigan Ave
63 residents recomanen
Local distillery preparing a range of handcrafted spirits, with a tasting room & bottles for sale.
Lively brewery offering a rotating selection of craft beers plus hosting tasting events.
39 residents recomanen
Atwater Brewery & Tap House
237 Jos Campau
39 residents recomanen
Lively brewery offering a rotating selection of craft beers plus hosting tasting events.
Modern, hip spot for steaks & more alongside beer, wine & craft cocktails from the bar.
67 residents recomanen
Grey Ghost Detroit
47 Watson St
67 residents recomanen
Modern, hip spot for steaks & more alongside beer, wine & craft cocktails from the bar.
Elevated pub food & craft cocktails are offered in a hip, funky setting with old-school bar games.
31 residents recomanen
Punch Bowl Social Detroit
1331 Broadway St
31 residents recomanen
Elevated pub food & craft cocktails are offered in a hip, funky setting with old-school bar games.
Swanky, restored art deco club serves creative, eclectic fare with live jazz on stage nightly.
60 residents recomanen
Cliff Bell's
2030 Park Ave
60 residents recomanen
Swanky, restored art deco club serves creative, eclectic fare with live jazz on stage nightly.
Distillery with High-level craft cocktails, local beer & American bar eats in a rustic space with steampunk decor.
7 residents recomanen
Rusted Crow Detroit
78 W Adams Ave
7 residents recomanen
Distillery with High-level craft cocktails, local beer & American bar eats in a rustic space with steampunk decor.
Intimate French style bar serving classic & specialty cocktails, beers, organic wine & small plates of bar bites.
71 residents recomanen
The Sugar House
2130 Michigan Ave
71 residents recomanen
Intimate French style bar serving classic & specialty cocktails, beers, organic wine & small plates of bar bites.

Food Scene

Cozy, seasonal American dining spot with botanical decor & a craft cocktail list, plus beer & wine.
36 residents recomanen
Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails
15 E Kirby St
36 residents recomanen
Cozy, seasonal American dining spot with botanical decor & a craft cocktail list, plus beer & wine.
Elegant supper club offers old-school service, relish tray starters, dancing & shuttles to events.
8 residents recomanen
Mario's Restaurant
4222 2nd Ave
8 residents recomanen
Elegant supper club offers old-school service, relish tray starters, dancing & shuttles to events.
Seasonal, locally sourced small plates & craft cocktails are the focus at this stylish New American.
116 residents recomanen
Selden Standard
3921 2nd Ave
116 residents recomanen
Seasonal, locally sourced small plates & craft cocktails are the focus at this stylish New American.
Vibrant outpost offering a range of house beers, pizzas & sandwiches in rustic-chic digs.
52 residents recomanen
Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery
441 W Canfield St
52 residents recomanen
Vibrant outpost offering a range of house beers, pizzas & sandwiches in rustic-chic digs.
Cafe furnished with reclaimed wood & exposed ducts serving micro-roasted coffees, beer & snacks.
70 residents recomanen
The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company
3965 Woodward Ave
70 residents recomanen
Cafe furnished with reclaimed wood & exposed ducts serving micro-roasted coffees, beer & snacks.
Trendy Middle Eastern/American counter-serve doling out shawarma, sandwiches, burgers & dogs.
85 residents recomanen
Bucharest Grill
2684 E Jefferson Ave
85 residents recomanen
Trendy Middle Eastern/American counter-serve doling out shawarma, sandwiches, burgers & dogs.
Lively sports-bar chain dishing up wings & other American pub grub amid lots of large-screen TVs.
15 residents recomanen
Buffalo Wild Wings
1218 Randolph Street
15 residents recomanen
Lively sports-bar chain dishing up wings & other American pub grub amid lots of large-screen TVs.
Memphis icon Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken caused a stir with the debut of its first Michigan location in Detroit’s Cass Corridor neighborhood. Serving spicy fried chicken & comfort sides in a low-key setting.
7 residents recomanen
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
4101 3rd Ave
7 residents recomanen
Memphis icon Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken caused a stir with the debut of its first Michigan location in Detroit’s Cass Corridor neighborhood. Serving spicy fried chicken & comfort sides in a low-key setting.
Before anyone even bothers to visit Detroit in 2005, Slows BBQ opened its door and became an instant sensation. Slow cooked meats paired with hearty sides & craft beers aplenty in a cozy, rustic space.
113 residents recomanen
Slows Bar BQ
2138 Michigan Ave
113 residents recomanen
Before anyone even bothers to visit Detroit in 2005, Slows BBQ opened its door and became an instant sensation. Slow cooked meats paired with hearty sides & craft beers aplenty in a cozy, rustic space.
Pub grub & a diverse menu of global dishes in a multi-level dining spot with an in-house brewery.
9 residents recomanen
Traffic Jam & Snug
511 W Canfield St
9 residents recomanen
Pub grub & a diverse menu of global dishes in a multi-level dining spot with an in-house brewery.
Iconic lumber baron's mansion with exquisite garden serving upscale New American cuisine
30 residents recomanen
The Whitney
4421 Woodward Ave
30 residents recomanen
Iconic lumber baron's mansion with exquisite garden serving upscale New American cuisine
Elevated, seasonal pub food pairs with craft beer, wine & brown spirits in a hip, rustic-chic space. Located in Downtown Detroit, Republic Tavern delivers a modern take on an old world tavern experience with an emphasis on nose-to-tail eating. In 2015 Republic Tavern was awarded with Best New Restaurant by Eater Magazine. Working closely with local farmers allows menu to ebb and flow with Michigan’s seasons. By partnering with local Michigan suppliers they identify the best ingredients available and use those ingredients as an inspiration for their constantly evolving menu. Drinks are taken with equal care featuring natural wines, craft beers, and premium whiskey options.
12 residents recomanen
Republic Tavern
1942 Grand River Ave
12 residents recomanen
Elevated, seasonal pub food pairs with craft beer, wine & brown spirits in a hip, rustic-chic space. Located in Downtown Detroit, Republic Tavern delivers a modern take on an old world tavern experience with an emphasis on nose-to-tail eating. In 2015 Republic Tavern was awarded with Best New Restaurant by Eater Magazine. Working closely with local farmers allows menu to ebb and flow with Michigan’s seasons. By partnering with local Michigan suppliers they identify the best ingredients available and use those ingredients as an inspiration for their constantly evolving menu. Drinks are taken with equal care featuring natural wines, craft beers, and premium whiskey options.
Cantonese & Thai cuisines share the menu with sushi & dim sum at this contemporary eatery.
18 residents recomanen
Shangri-La
4710 Cass Ave
18 residents recomanen
Cantonese & Thai cuisines share the menu with sushi & dim sum at this contemporary eatery.
These hip cafes create handcrafted breads, pastries and cookies daily using organic ingredients, paired with seasonally driven, light breakfast, lunch and dinner menus
51 residents recomanen
Avalon International Breads
441 W Willis St
51 residents recomanen
These hip cafes create handcrafted breads, pastries and cookies daily using organic ingredients, paired with seasonally driven, light breakfast, lunch and dinner menus
This Well-know Chicago deep-dish pizza chain landed in Detroit recently serving classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.
Giordano's
1224 Randolph Street
This Well-know Chicago deep-dish pizza chain landed in Detroit recently serving classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.
Experience one of the oldest and largest year-round markets in the United States. Our goal is to build on Eastern Market's rich history to make a healthier, wealthier and happier Detroit. Our Tuesday and Sunday Markets begin this week and are open through September! Our Tuesday Markets are a smaller version of our Saturday tradition with an added health & wellness focus that includes cooking classes, free yoga & Zumba, and more. Our Sunday Market features home goods, art, jewelry, Michigan-made products, antiques, entertainment, kids activities, and more. Hope to see you there soon!
294 residents recomanen
Eastern Market
294 residents recomanen
Experience one of the oldest and largest year-round markets in the United States. Our goal is to build on Eastern Market's rich history to make a healthier, wealthier and happier Detroit. Our Tuesday and Sunday Markets begin this week and are open through September! Our Tuesday Markets are a smaller version of our Saturday tradition with an added health & wellness focus that includes cooking classes, free yoga & Zumba, and more. Our Sunday Market features home goods, art, jewelry, Michigan-made products, antiques, entertainment, kids activities, and more. Hope to see you there soon!
Vegan heaven !! Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, knows some­thing about health. As an acclaimed car­di­ol­o­gist and author, he cham­pi­ons food as med­i­cine and has devot­ed his career to edu­cat­ing oth­ers about the heal­ing pow­er of plants. With the help of his wife, Karen, and son, Daniel, Dr. Kahn decid­ed to turn his words into action and pio­neer a ful­ly veg­an, plant-based bar and eatery
11 residents recomanen
GreenSpace Cafe
215 W Nine Mile Rd
11 residents recomanen
Vegan heaven !! Dr. Joel Kahn, MD, knows some­thing about health. As an acclaimed car­di­ol­o­gist and author, he cham­pi­ons food as med­i­cine and has devot­ed his career to edu­cat­ing oth­ers about the heal­ing pow­er of plants. With the help of his wife, Karen, and son, Daniel, Dr. Kahn decid­ed to turn his words into action and pio­neer a ful­ly veg­an, plant-based bar and eatery

Essentials

159 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
115 Mack Ave
159 residents recomanen
63 residents recomanen
Honey Bee La Colmena
2443 Bagley St
63 residents recomanen

Sightseeing

66 residents recomanen
Plaça Hart
1 Hart Plaza
66 residents recomanen
Located right next to the GM Renaissance Center and Hart's Plaza, The beautiful bustling riverwalk provides a scenic view of the St. Clair Lake, Ambassador Bridge and Windsor Canada across the river. It also hosts a varieties of public events that are great for kids and families or romantic stroll.
142 residents recomanen
Detroit River Walk
Detroit RiverWalk
142 residents recomanen
Located right next to the GM Renaissance Center and Hart's Plaza, The beautiful bustling riverwalk provides a scenic view of the St. Clair Lake, Ambassador Bridge and Windsor Canada across the river. It also hosts a varieties of public events that are great for kids and families or romantic stroll.
Experience firsthand the sights, sounds and sensations of America’s fascinating formation, where over 80 acres brim with resourcefulness and ingenuity. Here, 300 years of American perseverance serve as a living reminder that anything is possible. Step foot in the lab where Thomas Edison had his lightbulb moment or the workshop where the Wright brothers taught us to reach for the sky. Take a ride in a real Model T, or a walk through four working farms. Rub shoulders with world-class artisans, and explore the place where America’s can-do spirit inspires you to go out and get it done.
181 residents recomanen
Greenfield Village
20900 Oakwood Blvd
181 residents recomanen
Experience firsthand the sights, sounds and sensations of America’s fascinating formation, where over 80 acres brim with resourcefulness and ingenuity. Here, 300 years of American perseverance serve as a living reminder that anything is possible. Step foot in the lab where Thomas Edison had his lightbulb moment or the workshop where the Wright brothers taught us to reach for the sky. Take a ride in a real Model T, or a walk through four working farms. Rub shoulders with world-class artisans, and explore the place where America’s can-do spirit inspires you to go out and get it done.
Historic art deco skyscraper with a colorful tiled lobby, retail stores & a Detroit gift shop.
49 residents recomanen
Edifici Fisher
3011 E Grand Blvd
49 residents recomanen
Historic art deco skyscraper with a colorful tiled lobby, retail stores & a Detroit gift shop.
GM’s riverfront headquarters house shops, eateries & a 73-story hotel, plus a concept car showroom.
54 residents recomanen
Centre Renaissance de GM
400 Renaissance Center
54 residents recomanen
GM’s riverfront headquarters house shops, eateries & a 73-story hotel, plus a concept car showroom.

Parks & Nature

982-acre island featuring trails, an aquarium, museum, conservatory, disc golf course & playground.
21 residents recomanen
Belle Isle Park
21 residents recomanen
982-acre island featuring trails, an aquarium, museum, conservatory, disc golf course & playground.