Melisa’s guidebook to Metro Detroit

Melisa
Melisa’s guidebook to Metro Detroit

Sightseeing

One of my all time favorite places to spend some time. Both the village and the museum are fantastic. Where else in the world can you take a ride in a Model T?
181 locals recommend
Greenfield Village
20900 Oakwood Blvd
181 locals recommend
One of my all time favorite places to spend some time. Both the village and the museum are fantastic. Where else in the world can you take a ride in a Model T?
The Detroit Industry Murals by Diego Rivera are stunning.
532 locals recommend
Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Ave
532 locals recommend
The Detroit Industry Murals by Diego Rivera are stunning.
Interesting look back on the history of Detroit.
90 locals recommend
Detroit Historical Museum
5401 Woodward Ave
90 locals recommend
Interesting look back on the history of Detroit.
Great place to take a walk or bike ride.
65 locals recommend
Kensington Metropark
4570 Huron River Pkwy
65 locals recommend
Great place to take a walk or bike ride.
The Discovery Center and the new playground are awesome.
Indian Springs Metropark
5200 Indian Trail
The Discovery Center and the new playground are awesome.
Great zoo with lots to see and do. We love the penguins, butterfly house and the Polar bear exhibit.
197 locals recommend
Detroit Zoo
8450 W 10 Mile Rd
197 locals recommend
Great zoo with lots to see and do. We love the penguins, butterfly house and the Polar bear exhibit.

Food scene

One of our top restaurants in the Detroit area. Make sure to share with Chef James that we sent you!
23 locals recommend
Mabel Gray
23825 John R Rd
23 locals recommend
Top notch Italian with homemade pasta. If you can't get a reservation, show up just prior to opening and sit at the bar.
23 locals recommend
SheWolf Pastificio & Bar
438 Selden St
23 locals recommend
Top notch Italian with homemade pasta. If you can't get a reservation, show up just prior to opening and sit at the bar.
Great patio for summer dinning.
116 locals recommend
Selden Standard
3921 2nd Ave
116 locals recommend
Great patio for summer dinning.
Conveniently located to the Detroit Institute of Arts.
36 locals recommend
Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails
15 E Kirby St
36 locals recommend
Conveniently located to the Detroit Institute of Arts.
Walk to Little Caesars Arena from here. Tell Chef John we sent you!
Grey Ghost Detroit
47 Watson Street
Walk to Little Caesars Arena from here. Tell Chef John we sent you!
Really interesting food...dine late if you want to stay for the dance scene that breaks out later in the evening.
64 locals recommend
Takoi
2520 Michigan Ave
64 locals recommend
Really interesting food...dine late if you want to stay for the dance scene that breaks out later in the evening.
Upscale Italian located in the Shinola Hotel.
25 locals recommend
San Morello
1400 Woodward Ave
25 locals recommend
Upscale Italian located in the Shinola Hotel.

Shopping

Super fun shop with Detroit made watches and leather goods.
80 locals recommend
Shinola Detroit Store
441 W Canfield St
80 locals recommend
Super fun shop with Detroit made watches and leather goods.
Watch an actual record being pressed. Recording artist owned shop, Jack White. Cool swag and records.
28 locals recommend
Third Man Records Cass Corridor
441 W Canfield St
28 locals recommend
Watch an actual record being pressed. Recording artist owned shop, Jack White. Cool swag and records.
Cute little store with lots of Michigan themed items.
44 locals recommend
City Bird
460 W Canfield St
44 locals recommend
Cute little store with lots of Michigan themed items.