Guidebook for Detroit
Arts & Culture
Collection of the label's art & memorabilia plus infamous studio A & The Supremes' costumes.
243 locals recommend
Motown Museum
2648 W Grand BlvdCollection 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 locals recommend
Michigan Science Center
5020 John R StScience & 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 locals recommend
Detroit Opera House
1526 Broadway StOrnate 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 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art
4454 Woodward AveEx-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 locals recommend
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 E Warren AveExhibits 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 locals recommend
The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
461 Piquette Ave 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 locals recommend
The Guardian Building
500 Griswold StHistoric 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 locals recommend
Fox Theatre
2211 Woodward AvenueGrand 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 locals recommend
Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward AveDetroit 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 locals recommend
Detroit Historical Museum
5401 Woodward AveFascinating, 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 locals recommend
Ford Field
2000 Brush StLions 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 locals recommend
Little Caesars Arena
2645 Woodward AveThe brand new Home of Detroit's Red Wing Hockey & Piston Basketball Team. The Stadium is also lined with upscale shopping mall on its exterior
Comerica Park
2100 Woodward AveHome of Detroit's Tiger Baseball Team
Drinks & Nightlife
Northern Lights Lounge
660 W Baltimore St Lounges, Dance Clubs
Woodwork-filled brew pub with a massive beer list offers creative pub fare & brunch items
57 locals recommend
HopCat
4265 Woodward AveWoodwork-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 locals recommend
Wright & Company
1500 Woodward AveThis 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 locals recommend
The Ghostbar at the Whitney
4421 Woodward AvenueLocated 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 locals recommend
Two James Spirits
2445 Michigan AveLocal 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 locals recommend
Atwater Brewery & Tap House
237 Jos CampauLively 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 locals recommend
Grey Ghost Detroit
47 Watson StModern, 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 locals recommend
Punch Bowl Social Detroit
1331 Broadway StElevated 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 locals recommend
Cliff Bell's
2030 Park AveSwanky, 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 locals recommend
Rusted Crow Detroit
78 W Adams AveDistillery 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 locals recommend
The Sugar House
2130 Michigan AveIntimate 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 locals recommend
Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails
15 E Kirby StCozy, 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 locals recommend
Mario's Restaurant
4222 2nd AveElegant 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 locals recommend
Selden Standard
3921 2nd AveSeasonal, 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 locals recommend
Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery
441 W Canfield StVibrant 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 locals recommend
The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company
3965 Woodward AveCafe 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 locals recommend
Bucharest Grill
2684 E Jefferson AveTrendy 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 locals recommend
Buffalo Wild Wings
1218 Randolph StreetLively 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 locals recommend
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
4101 3rd AveMemphis 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 locals recommend
Slows Bar BQ
2138 Michigan AveBefore 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 locals recommend
Traffic Jam & Snug
511 W Canfield StPub 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 locals recommend
The Whitney
4421 Woodward AveIconic 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 locals recommend
Republic Tavern
1942 Grand River AveElevated, 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 locals recommend
Shangri-La
4710 Cass AveCantonese & 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 locals recommend
Avalon International Breads
441 W Willis StThese 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 StreetThis 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 locals recommend
Eastern Market
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 locals recommend
GreenSpace Cafe
215 W Nine Mile RdVegan 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
Whole Foods Market
115 Mack Ave
Honey Bee La Colmena
2443 Bagley StSightseeing
Hart Plaza
1 Hart PlazaLocated 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 locals recommend
Detroit River Walk
Detroit RiverWalkLocated 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 locals recommend
Greenfield Village
20900 Oakwood BlvdExperience 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 locals recommend
Fisher Building
3011 E Grand BlvdHistoric 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 locals recommend
GM Renaissance Center
400 Renaissance CenterGM’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 locals recommend
Belle Isle Park
982-acre island featuring trails, an aquarium, museum, conservatory, disc golf course & playground.