Guidebook for Detroit
Everything Else
Belle Isle Conservancy
300 River Place DriveDon't miss Belle Isle. You can swim and go to the arbaretum.
The Heidelberg Project
3600 Heidelberg StIf you come to Deteoit, you should go here.
Eastern Market
Fresh local produce and good vibes Tues + Sat.
See where most of the magic music know as Motown was recorded. And they are branching out with cultural and community events and programs.
243 locals recommend
Motown Museum
2648 W Grand BlvdSee where most of the magic music know as Motown was recorded. And they are branching out with cultural and community events and programs.
Packard Automotive Plant
5849 Concord AvenueThe ultimate cathartic temple of American ruin.
Detroit Jazz Festival
19908 Harper AveA free world class jazz festival
Museum of Contemporary Art
4454 Woodward AveArt
Masonic Temple
500 Temple StIf you have a chance to see a concert here, go.
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 E Warren AveExcellent museum!
Henry Ford Museum Of American Innovation
20900 Oakwood BoulevardInteresting museum
Wheelhouse Detroit
1340 Atwater StBike Rentals
Detroit Mexicantown International Welcome Center
2835 Bagley StFree maps and other resources
Pewabic Street Community Garden
204 E Houghton AvePottery
Scarab Club
217 Farnsworth St100 year old artist run gallery
Detroit Artists Market
4719 Woodward AveLocal art and more.
Cranbrook Art Museum
39221 Woodward AveArt
Russell Industrial Center
1600 Clay StAlbert Cahn designed factory.
Lafayette Park
Designed by Mies Van Der Rohe.
Dorothy G Turkel House by Frank Lloyd Wright
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
City Bird
460 W Canfield StGallery and Retail.
John K. King Books
901 W Lafayette BlvdUsed Books.
Great live music and beautiful venue. They make a world class Martini.
60 locals recommend
Cliff Bell's
2030 Park AveGreat live music and beautiful venue. They make a world class Martini.
Arts & Culture
Perhaps the best museum in the universe. Don't miss the Diego Rivera/ Freida Kahlo exhibition through July 2015
532 locals recommend
Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward AvePerhaps the best museum in the universe. Don't miss the Diego Rivera/ Freida Kahlo exhibition through July 2015
Food Scene
Traffic Jam & Snug
511 W Canfield StHomemade beer and food
The Rust Belt Market
22801 Woodward Ave50 independent shops.
Antietam
1428 Gratiot AveThis is the best restaurant in MI.
* Temporarily closed for repairs* Pleas check status. World class fusion Thai cuisine just blocks away.
64 locals recommend
Takoi
2520 Michigan Ave* Temporarily closed for repairs* Pleas check status. World class fusion Thai cuisine just blocks away.
Gold Cash Gold
2100 Michigan Ave Small plate quality food in walking distance.
Taqueria El Rey
3344 Vernor HwyAuthentic Mexican food.
Pretty good food. Full bar. Check out their webpage for the latest menu.
116 locals recommend
Selden Standard
3921 2nd AvePretty good food. Full bar. Check out their webpage for the latest menu.
Flowers of Vietnam
4440 Vernor HwyLocal Vietmanese...:)
Bucharest Grill
2684 E Jefferson AveExcellent take-away Middle Eastern Shawarma, etc.
Evie's Tamales
3454 Bagley StGood, working class Mexican.
Shopping
Salt & Cedar
Letterpress studio.
Eastern Market Antiques
1515 Division StAntiques
Drinks & Nightlife
Two James Spirits
2445 Michigan AveHomemade whisky bar
just around the corner.
Nancy Whiskey Pub
2644 Harrison StPub and music venue.
Motor City Wine
1949 Michigan AveThis place gets wild and decadent without ever losing it's style or class.
40 locals recommend
Cafe d'Mongo's Speakeasy
1439 Griswold StThis place gets wild and decadent without ever losing it's style or class.
UFO Factory
2110 TrumbullHipster music venue, drinks and burgers.
Essentials
Honey Bee La Colmena
2443 Bagley StWhole Foods Market
115 Mack AveSightseeing
Historic Fort Wayne
6325 W Jefferson Ave