Arts & Culture
Grown up around the Recycle Here center and community, this area is full of beautiful street art!
12 locals recommend
Lincoln Street Art Park
5926 Lincoln StGrown up around the Recycle Here center and community, this area is full of beautiful street art!
313-537-2560 ~ redfordtheatre.com ~ This famous old theater is fully restored and features live organ music before each show, plus popcorn with real butter!
9 locals recommend
The Redford Theatre
17360 Lahser Rd313-537-2560 ~ redfordtheatre.com ~ This famous old theater is fully restored and features live organ music before each show, plus popcorn with real butter!
313-482-9028 ~ casscitycinema.com ~ This wonderful local movie theater used to be owner Nathan's middle school. Check out a show here if at all possible - you'll love it!
13 locals recommend
Cinema Detroit
4126 3rd Ave313-482-9028 ~ casscitycinema.com ~ This wonderful local movie theater used to be owner Nathan's middle school. Check out a show here if at all possible - you'll love it!
313-582-2266 ~ arabamericanmuseum.org ~ A wonderfully modern museum that's easy to enjoy quickly, yet important enough to explore thoroughly
25 locals recommend
Arab American National Museum
13624 Michigan Ave313-582-2266 ~ arabamericanmuseum.org ~ A wonderfully modern museum that's easy to enjoy quickly, yet important enough to explore thoroughly
313-494-5800 ~ thewright.org ~ This wonderful museum features the permanent exhibit And Still We Rise! which is well worth seeing on its own. A must to better understand Detroit and the US.
109 locals recommend
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 E Warren Ave313-494-5800 ~ thewright.org ~ This wonderful museum features the permanent exhibit And Still We Rise! which is well worth seeing on its own. A must to better understand Detroit and the US.
248-626-5020 ~ marvin3m.com ~ Explore this huge collection of coin-operated animatronic dummies, mechanical games and other oddities
13 locals recommend
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum
31005 Orchard Lake Rd248-626-5020 ~ marvin3m.com ~ Explore this huge collection of coin-operated animatronic dummies, mechanical games and other oddities
313-365-4948 ~ planetant.com ~ Amazing local theater founded by Keegan-Michael Key specializing in improv and local plays
12 locals recommend
Planet Ant Black Box
2320 Caniff St313-365-4948 ~ planetant.com ~ Amazing local theater founded by Keegan-Michael Key specializing in improv and local plays
A major repository for African sculptures, textiles, pottery, & bead works, with beads for sale.
Guided tours by reservation. 3 outside Public Art installations.
36 locals recommend
African Bead Museum
6559 Grand River AveA major repository for African sculptures, textiles, pottery, & bead works, with beads for sale.
Guided tours by reservation. 3 outside Public Art installations.
313-873-2955 ~ tangentgallery.com ~ Housed in a charmingly rough-edged warehouse, this intimate yet spacious theatre is one of the few in the area to offer cabaret seating.
12 locals recommend
Tangent Gallery/Hastings Street Ballroom
715 E Milwaukee Ave313-873-2955 ~ tangentgallery.com ~ Housed in a charmingly rough-edged warehouse, this intimate yet spacious theatre is one of the few in the area to offer cabaret seating.
313-972-4000 ~ fisherbldg.com ~ Architecturally impressive in its own right, New Center's only skyscraper also houses the Fisher Theatre and a number of shops and businesses.
49 locals recommend
Fisher Building
3011 E Grand Blvd313-972-4000 ~ fisherbldg.com ~ Architecturally impressive in its own right, New Center's only skyscraper also houses the Fisher Theatre and a number of shops and businesses.
313-638-2971 ~ redbullhouseofart.com ~ Breaks down barriers between artists & their next greatest body of work by removing financial & institutional constraints and presenting necessary tools & space
16 locals recommend
Red Bull Arts Detroit
1551 Winder St313-638-2971 ~ redbullhouseofart.com ~ Breaks down barriers between artists & their next greatest body of work by removing financial & institutional constraints and presenting necessary tools & space
313-877-8057 ~ detroitriverfront.org/riverfront/east-riverfront/hart-plaza ~ For generations Hart Plaza's been a long-time city riverfront destination & venue for festivals, concerts & special events
66 locals recommend
Hart Plaza
1 Hart Plaza313-877-8057 ~ detroitriverfront.org/riverfront/east-riverfront/hart-plaza ~ For generations Hart Plaza's been a long-time city riverfront destination & venue for festivals, concerts & special events
313-833-7900 ~ dia.org ~ The nation's #3 art museum. Huge and amazing!
532 locals recommend
Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Ave313-833-7900 ~ dia.org ~ The nation's #3 art museum. Huge and amazing!
313-832-6622 ~ mocaddetroit.org ~ A wonderful space with ever-changing thought-provoking exhibits presenting art at the forefront of contemporary culture.
124 locals recommend
Museum of Contemporary Art
4454 Woodward Ave313-832-6622 ~ mocaddetroit.org ~ A wonderful space with ever-changing thought-provoking exhibits presenting art at the forefront of contemporary culture.
313-832-7100 ~ themasonic.com ~ The world's largest Masonic Temple, now owned by Jack White formerly of The White Stripes, is a uniquely impressive venue that must be experienced to be believed
35 locals recommend
Masonic Temple
500 Temple St313-832-7100 ~ themasonic.com ~ The world's largest Masonic Temple, now owned by Jack White formerly of The White Stripes, is a uniquely impressive venue that must be experienced to be believed
313-471-3200 ~ olympiaentertainment.com/fox-theatre ~ Gloriously restored art deco theater!
44 locals recommend
Fox Theatre
2211 Woodward Avenue313-471-3200 ~ olympiaentertainment.com/fox-theatre ~ Gloriously restored art deco theater!
313-962-4000 ~ detroit.tigers.mlb.com/det/ballpark ~ This open-air ballpark is home of the Detroit Tigers and hosts concerts
212 locals recommend
Comerica Park
2100 Woodward Ave313-962-4000 ~ detroit.tigers.mlb.com/det/ballpark ~ This open-air ballpark is home of the Detroit Tigers and hosts concerts
detroitlions.com/ford-field ~ State-of-the-art venue for world class entertainment and sporting events - go Lions!
164 locals recommend
Ford Field
2000 Brush Stdetroitlions.com/ford-field ~ State-of-the-art venue for world class entertainment and sporting events - go Lions!
313-577-8400 ~ michigansciencecenter.net ~ A wonderful place for exploring Science, Engineering, Math and Technology in a creative hands-on setting
67 locals recommend
Michigan Science Center
5020 John R St313-577-8400 ~ michigansciencecenter.net ~ A wonderful place for exploring Science, Engineering, Math and Technology in a creative hands-on setting
313-961-7777 ~ puppetart.org ~Year-round amazing multi-cultural puppet shows in 70-person theater. $8 puppet-making workshops following most performances; museum tours any time. $10 adults, $5 Kids.
PuppetArt Theatre
24293 Telegraph Rd313-961-7777 ~ puppetart.org ~Year-round amazing multi-cultural puppet shows in 70-person theater. $8 puppet-making workshops following most performances; museum tours any time. $10 adults, $5 Kids.
734-995-5439 ~ aahom.org ~ A non-profit that offers an interactive, engaging environment for kids of all ages to learn about the world around them.
71 locals recommend
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
220 E Ann St734-995-5439 ~ aahom.org ~ A non-profit that offers an interactive, engaging environment for kids of all ages to learn about the world around them.
248-541-5717 ~ detroitzoo.org ~ 125 acres of naturalistic habitats for 2,400 animals & award-winning attractions: National Amphibian Conservation Center, Great Apes of Harambee, Arctic Ring of Life
197 locals recommend
Detroit Zoo
8450 W 10 Mile Rd248-541-5717 ~ detroitzoo.org ~ 125 acres of naturalistic habitats for 2,400 animals & award-winning attractions: National Amphibian Conservation Center, Great Apes of Harambee, Arctic Ring of Life
734-995-0530 ~ wildswantheater.org ~ Producing professional theater of the highest quality for families and to making theater accessible to everyone including low income, minority & disabled children
Wild Swan Theater Performances
734-995-0530 ~ wildswantheater.org ~ Producing professional theater of the highest quality for families and to making theater accessible to everyone including low income, minority & disabled children
Food Scene
Cafe 1923
2287 Holbrook Ave313-319-8766 ~ cafe1923.com ~
Independent coffee house
313-638-2989 ~ astrodetroit.com ~ Best coffee ("third wave") in the city
70 locals recommend
Astro Coffee
2124 Michigan Avenue313-638-2989 ~ astrodetroit.com ~ Best coffee ("third wave") in the city
313-974-6661 ~ sevarestaurant.com ~ Best vegan/vegetarian food in the city!
30 locals recommend
Seva Detroit
66 E Forest Ave313-974-6661 ~ sevarestaurant.com ~ Best vegan/vegetarian food in the city!
313-832-0008 ~ avalonbreads.net ~ Best bakery in the city - also great soups and sandwiches
51 locals recommend
Avalon International Breads
441 W Willis St313-832-0008 ~ avalonbreads.net ~ Best bakery in the city - also great soups and sandwiches
313-872-4624 ~ theturkeygrill.com ~ This all-turkey soul food restaurant has giant turkey legs, and huge portions!
The Turkey Grill
8290 Woodward Ave313-872-4624 ~ theturkeygrill.com ~ This all-turkey soul food restaurant has giant turkey legs, and huge portions!
71 Oakman Blvd, Highland Park, MI. One of the best businesses and some of the best people to support. Jamaican food, coffee, authentic atmosphere, wifi. Truly a hidden gem!
Nandi's Knowledge Cafe
71 Oakman Blvd71 Oakman Blvd, Highland Park, MI. One of the best businesses and some of the best people to support. Jamaican food, coffee, authentic atmosphere, wifi. Truly a hidden gem!
313-366-2247 ~ psychedelichealingshack.com ~ One of the best, friendliest places to support! Goldengate is a beautiful Mecca of positivity and their small vegetarian cafe is well worth visiting.
Innate Chiropractor
18700 Woodward Avenue313-366-2247 ~ psychedelichealingshack.com ~ One of the best, friendliest places to support! Goldengate is a beautiful Mecca of positivity and their small vegetarian cafe is well worth visiting.
313-766-7578 ~ Affiliated with famously awesome Motor City Blight Busters, this cafe's in the heart of the blossoming Brightmoor neighborhood. Check out the Burning Man temple across the street!
Motor City Java House
17336 Lahser Rd313-766-7578 ~ Affiliated with famously awesome Motor City Blight Busters, this cafe's in the heart of the blossoming Brightmoor neighborhood. Check out the Burning Man temple across the street!
313-963-2805 ~ lepetitzincdetroit.com ~ Another top place to support! This great French cafe has wonderful food and coffee.
23 locals recommend
Le Petit Zinc
70 W Alexandrine St313-963-2805 ~ lepetitzincdetroit.com ~ Another top place to support! This great French cafe has wonderful food and coffee.
Dutch Girl Donuts
19000 Woodward Ave313-368-3020 ~ Cheap, amazing donuts 24 hours
Royal Kabob
3236 Caniff St313-872-9456 ~ hroyalkabob.com ~ Excellent Mid-East / West-Asian fare
313-899-4020 ~ Authentic Salvadoran food to die for. The best fried plantains.
10 locals recommend
Pupuseria Y Restaurante Salvadoreno
3149 Livernois313-899-4020 ~ Authentic Salvadoran food to die for. The best fried plantains.
Vicki's BBQ
3845 West Warren Avenue313-894-9906 ~ Really good soul food from a real hole in the wall
313-894-6620 ~ The kind and size of corned beef sandwich you are looking for, promise
7 locals recommend
Hygrade Deli
3640 Michigan Ave313-894-6620 ~ The kind and size of corned beef sandwich you are looking for, promise
Evie's Tamales
3454 Bagley St313-843-5056 ~ Arguably the best tamales in town
313-842-5722 ~ Dangerously good and cheap baked goods and pastries
10 locals recommend
La Gloria Bakery
3345 Bagley St313-842-5722 ~ Dangerously good and cheap baked goods and pastries
313-782-4378 ~ antietamdetroit.com ~ An art deco interior to die for. Fancy French-inspired food.
9 locals recommend
Antietam
1428 Gratiot Ave313-782-4378 ~ antietamdetroit.com ~ An art deco interior to die for. Fancy French-inspired food.
313-567-7879 ~ supinopizzeria.com ~ Specializing in thin/NY-style pizzas, and winner of a blind pizza taste test!
61 locals recommend
Supino Pizzeria
2457 Russell St313-567-7879 ~ supinopizzeria.com ~ Specializing in thin/NY-style pizzas, and winner of a blind pizza taste test!
313-309-7946 ~ johnnynoodleking.com ~ Fusion-inspired ramen restaurant
48 locals recommend
Johnny Noodle King
2601 W Fort St313-309-7946 ~ johnnynoodleking.com ~ Fusion-inspired ramen restaurant
313-962-5588 ~ greedotstables.com ~ Bar and pub, notable for their sliders. Ask if owner Nathan's sister, Mara, is working!
87 locals recommend
Green Dot Stables
2200 W Lafayette Blvd313-962-5588 ~ greedotstables.com ~ Bar and pub, notable for their sliders. Ask if owner Nathan's sister, Mara, is working!
Woodbridge Pub
5169 Trumbull313-833-2701 ~ woodbridgepub.com ~ Great neighborhood restaurant!
313-879-1102 ~ alwaysbrewingdetroit.com ~ A great start-up entrepreneurial story! Excellent selection of quality coffees and teas!
Always Brewing Detroit
19180 W Grand River Ave313-879-1102 ~ alwaysbrewingdetroit.com ~ A great start-up entrepreneurial story! Excellent selection of quality coffees and teas!
313-962-1529 ~ detroitbeerco.com ~ This brew pub offers Detroit's best beer
12 locals recommend
Detroit Beer Co.
1529 Broadway St313-962-1529 ~ detroitbeerco.com ~ This brew pub offers Detroit's best beer
313-832-2700 ~ motorcitybeer.com ~ Great flat pizzas, and home of the infamous Ghetto Blaster beer
54 locals recommend
Motor City Brewing Works
470 W Canfield St313-832-2700 ~ motorcitybeer.com ~ Great flat pizzas, and home of the infamous Ghetto Blaster beer
Special events only. Famous with generations of Midtown residents and Wayne State students for great food and veggie options, and ever-rotating art
21 locals recommend
Cass Cafe
4620 Cass AveSpecial events only. Famous with generations of Midtown residents and Wayne State students for great food and veggie options, and ever-rotating art
313-962-9828 ~ slowsbarbq.com ~ One of the first restaurants to attract suburbanites to Corktown, Slows serves popular BBQ with a great beer selectio
113 locals recommend
Slows Bar BQ
2138 Michigan Ave313-962-9828 ~ slowsbarbq.com ~ One of the first restaurants to attract suburbanites to Corktown, Slows serves popular BBQ with a great beer selectio
313-649-2759 ~ detroitvegansoul.com ~ This fantastic eatery is the culmination of two women's hard work to realize their dream. Come enjoy soul food's surprisingly healthy history & roots.
60 locals recommend
Detroit Vegan Soul
8029 Agnes St313-649-2759 ~ detroitvegansoul.com ~ This fantastic eatery is the culmination of two women's hard work to realize their dream. Come enjoy soul food's surprisingly healthy history & roots.
313-366-2060 ~ This great local Indian restaurant delivers to DLY via GrubHub
Kabob House & Mouchak Sweets
11405 Conant313-366-2060 ~ This great local Indian restaurant delivers to DLY via GrubHub
313-964-8198 ~ The famous rivalry between brother/owners of these side-by-side restaurants has appeared on Food Wars. They serve great "Coneys": chili cheese hot dogs with onions.
40 locals recommend
Lafayette Coney Island
118 W Lafayette Blvd313-964-8198 ~ The famous rivalry between brother/owners of these side-by-side restaurants has appeared on Food Wars. They serve great "Coneys": chili cheese hot dogs with onions.
313-961-7758 ~ The famous rivalry between brother/owners of these side-by-side restaurants has appeared on Food Wars. They serve great "Coneys": chili cheese hot dogs with onions.
14 locals recommend
American Coney Island
114 W Lafayette Blvd313-961-7758 ~ The famous rivalry between brother/owners of these side-by-side restaurants has appeared on Food Wars. They serve great "Coneys": chili cheese hot dogs with onions.
Addison Eatery
3111 Woodward Avenue313-832-3111~ addisoneatery.com ~ Beautiful historic building
Dime Store
719 Griswold St313-962-9106 ~ eatdimestore.com
~ Home cooked favorites
313-242-0770 ~ goldcashgolddetroit.com ~ A new hot spot with pricier local fare
18 locals recommend
Gold Cash Gold
2100 Michigan Ave313-242-0770 ~ goldcashgolddetroit.com ~ A new hot spot with pricier local fare
The Block
3919 Woodward Ave313-832-0892 ~ theblockdet.com ~ Local standby
313-438-5055 ~ seldenstandard.com ~ A newer hot spot with pricier local fare
116 locals recommend
Selden Standard
3921 2nd Ave313-438-5055 ~ seldenstandard.com ~ A newer hot spot with pricier local fare
313-262-6547 ~ brooklynstreetlocal.com ~ New hip diner
29 locals recommend
The Brooklyn Street Local LLC
1266 Michigan Ave313-262-6547 ~ brooklynstreetlocal.com ~ New hip diner
313-867-9722 ~ German restuarant and drinking hall in an unlikely area
9 locals recommend
Dakota Inn Rathskeller
17324 John R St313-867-9722 ~ German restuarant and drinking hall in an unlikely area
313-925-5335 ~ places.singleplatform.com/ivanhoe-cafe/menu ~ This famous family run neighborhood restaurant and bar is like traveling back in time
Ivanhoe Cafe
5249 Joseph Campau Ave313-925-5335 ~ places.singleplatform.com/ivanhoe-cafe/menu ~ This famous family run neighborhood restaurant and bar is like traveling back in time
313-502-5479 ~ thebottomlinecoffeehouse.com ~ Beautiful & cozy gender-safe cafe near WSU campus
12 locals recommend
The Bottom Line Coffee House
4474 3rd Ave313-502-5479 ~ thebottomlinecoffeehouse.com ~ Beautiful & cozy gender-safe cafe near WSU campus
718-964-3729 ~ theredhookcoffee.com ~ Amazing coffee by Detroiters who returned from Brooklyn. Second location at 220 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale
41 locals recommend
The Red Hook Detroit
8025 Agnes St718-964-3729 ~ theredhookcoffee.com ~ Amazing coffee by Detroiters who returned from Brooklyn. Second location at 220 W 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale
313-469-0976 ~ craftworkdetroit.com ~ Craft Work Restaurant and Bar is located in Historic West Village and serves New American food using quality ingredients.
45 locals recommend
Craft Work
8047 Agnes St313-469-0976 ~ craftworkdetroit.com ~ Craft Work Restaurant and Bar is located in Historic West Village and serves New American food using quality ingredients.
Drinks & Nightlife
313-873-1739 ~ northernlightslounge.com ~ Closest bar to DLY. Also one of the city's best. Great mixed crowd, jazz, food and more!
62 locals recommend
Northern Lights Lounge
660 W Baltimore St313-873-1739 ~ northernlightslounge.com ~ Closest bar to DLY. Also one of the city's best. Great mixed crowd, jazz, food and more!
313-961-3043 ~ grandtrunkpub.com ~ The lovely and awesome Beth-Joy tends bar Mondays & Saturdays. Local craft beer & amazing food!
15 locals recommend
Grand Trunk Pub
612 Woodward Ave313-961-3043 ~ grandtrunkpub.com ~ The lovely and awesome Beth-Joy tends bar Mondays & Saturdays. Local craft beer & amazing food!
Works Club & Grill
1846 Michigan Ave313-285-8390 ~ Famous electronic music club
313-862-9768 ~ Amazing tiny dive bar with a high chance of good local rock and roll
12 locals recommend
Tom's Tavern
10093 W Seven Mile Rd313-862-9768 ~ Amazing tiny dive bar with a high chance of good local rock and roll
Seven Brothers Bar
11831 Joseph Campau Avenue313-365-6576 ~ 7brothersbar.com ~ Local / theater dive bar
313-924-7133 ~ theravenloungeandrestaurant.com ~ Long standing local blues bar. Friday and Saturday live music here is what Detroit is all about.
16 locals recommend
The Raven Lounge & Restaurant
5145 Chene313-924-7133 ~ theravenloungeandrestaurant.com ~ Long standing local blues bar. Friday and Saturday live music here is what Detroit is all about.
313-338-3760 ~ detroitcitydistillery.com ~ Great local selection!
19 locals recommend
Detroit City Distillery
2462 Riopelle St313-338-3760 ~ detroitcitydistillery.com ~ Great local selection!
Donovan's Pub
3003 Vernor Hwy313-964-2267 ~ Kinda divey punk/rock bar between Corktown and Southwest Detroit
Our/Detroit
2545 Bagley Street313-656-4610 ~ ourvodka.com/ourdetroit ~ Hip Vodka distillery/bar
Two James Spirits
2435 Michigan Ave313-964-4800 ~ twojames.com ~ Craft distillery
313-962-0123 ~ sugarhousedetroit.com ~ Great atmosphere & cocktails
71 locals recommend
The Sugar House
2130 Michigan Ave313-962-0123 ~ sugarhousedetroit.com ~ Great atmosphere & cocktails
Lager House
1254 Michigan Ave313-961-4668 ~ pjslagerhouse.com
Good burgers and good local bands!
313-831-3830 ~ Local bar with live music and a diverse mix of Detroiters
36 locals recommend
The Old Miami
3930 Cass Ave313-831-3830 ~ Local bar with live music and a diverse mix of Detroiters
Temple Bar
2906 Cass Ave313-832-2822 ~ Hip 20-30 somethings, electronic-leaning music
Cliff Bell's
2030 Park Ave313-961-2543 ~ cliffbells.com ~
Gorgeously restored speakeasy
313-223-2999 ~ greektowncasino.com ~ Exciting table games, live dice, and constantly rotating slot machines offers a game to thrill people of any taste or skill.
116 locals recommend
Greektown Casino
1211 Chrysler Dr313-223-2999 ~ greektowncasino.com ~ Exciting table games, live dice, and constantly rotating slot machines offers a game to thrill people of any taste or skill.
866-782-9622 ~ motorcitycasino.com ~ Spa facilities, fine dining, live performance venues, high-energy gaming, and 67,000 square foot state-of-the-art meeting and conference facilities
93 locals recommend
MotorCity Casino
2901 Grand River Ave866-782-9622 ~ motorcitycasino.com ~ Spa facilities, fine dining, live performance venues, high-energy gaming, and 67,000 square foot state-of-the-art meeting and conference facilities
313-962-2933 ~ parkbardetroit.com ~ This beautiful bar funds the Elizabeth Theater above it, and is attached to late night food hot spot, Bucharest Grill
Park Bar
2040 Park Ave313-962-2933 ~ parkbardetroit.com ~ This beautiful bar funds the Elizabeth Theater above it, and is attached to late night food hot spot, Bucharest Grill
313-877-9205 ~ atwaterbeer.com ~ Detroit's most distributed beer - now serving food
39 locals recommend
Atwater Brewery & Tap House
237 Jos Campau313-877-9205 ~ atwaterbeer.com ~ Detroit's most distributed beer - now serving food
313-865-0331 ~ ldvdetroit.com ~ A romantic old world island in an unlikely spot
19 locals recommend
La Dolce Vita
17546 Woodward Ave313-865-0331 ~ ldvdetroit.com ~ A romantic old world island in an unlikely spot
Hopcat is a popular brewpub that comes to Detroit (as does Founders Brewery) from Grand Rapids, which anchors the west side of Michigan.
57 locals recommend
HopCat
4265 Woodward AveHopcat is a popular brewpub that comes to Detroit (as does Founders Brewery) from Grand Rapids, which anchors the west side of Michigan.
313-338-3674 ~ facebook.com/marblebardetroit ~ Friendly newer bar near DLY. Great drink selection, excellent happy hour menu, good amount of seating and dance/standing space. Very diverse crowd depending on the entertainment. Hipster without feeling elitist.
40 locals recommend
Marble Bar
1501 Holden St313-338-3674 ~ facebook.com/marblebardetroit ~ Friendly newer bar near DLY. Great drink selection, excellent happy hour menu, good amount of seating and dance/standing space. Very diverse crowd depending on the entertainment. Hipster without feeling elitist.
313-995-8715 ~ facebook.com/pg/Johns-Carpet-House-45959980817 ~ ONLY OPEN Sunday 3-9pm in the summer, this free outdoor Detroit party has drawn top artists and musicians from around the country, specializing in blues and R&B.
Johns Carpet House
5308 Saint Aubin Street313-995-8715 ~ facebook.com/pg/Johns-Carpet-House-45959980817 ~ ONLY OPEN Sunday 3-9pm in the summer, this free outdoor Detroit party has drawn top artists and musicians from around the country, specializing in blues and R&B.
DLY's neighborhood bar! Tenacity is the best in Michigan craft brewing and well worth visiting. Just a few blocks away!
Tenacity Craft
DLY's neighborhood bar! Tenacity is the best in Michigan craft brewing and well worth visiting. Just a few blocks away!
Essentials
313-870-9210 ~ Local fresh grocer just 2 houses away! Run by the Community Development Corporation - please support Detroit by supporting them.
6 locals recommend
Peaches & Greens
8838 3rd Ave313-870-9210 ~ Local fresh grocer just 2 houses away! Run by the Community Development Corporation - please support Detroit by supporting them.
King Cole Foods
40 Clairmount Ave313-872-0220 ~ Nearest full service grocery store (no alcohol)
Goodwells Natural Foods Market
418 W Willis St313-831-2130 ~ Excellent natural foods market
313-237-0295 ~ honeybeemkt.com ~ Famous grocery store with many Mexican foods
63 locals recommend
Honey Bee La Colmena
2443 Bagley St313-237-0295 ~ honeybeemkt.com ~ Famous grocery store with many Mexican foods
Hostel Detroit
2700 Vermont Street313-451-0333 ~ hosteldetroit.com ~ Detroit's only hostel - run by friend, Emily Doerr
313-744-2077 ~ youngnation.us ~ Young Nation's mission is to promote holistic development of youth in urban settings through building relationships, community education, and passion-driven projects. Young Nation believes in the vision that quality, culturally and developmentally competent programs for youth can develop, grow, and flourish in our urban communities with minimal and efficient investment of limited resources and liberal investment of value created from participation in social networks.
The Alley Project (TAP)
9101 Avis St313-744-2077 ~ youngnation.us ~ Young Nation's mission is to promote holistic development of youth in urban settings through building relationships, community education, and passion-driven projects. Young Nation believes in the vision that quality, culturally and developmentally competent programs for youth can develop, grow, and flourish in our urban communities with minimal and efficient investment of limited resources and liberal investment of value created from participation in social networks.
313-892-3685 ~ The best place in town for a HUGE selection of beer and liquor - local, regional, national, and international
8 locals recommend
Conant-Caniff Market
11303 Conant St313-892-3685 ~ The best place in town for a HUGE selection of beer and liquor - local, regional, national, and international
313-870-9748 ~ Excellent Mid-East / West-Asian grocer
27 locals recommend
Al-Haramine International Foods
3306 Caniff St313-870-9748 ~ Excellent Mid-East / West-Asian grocer
Everything Else
New neighborhood business coming soon! Sam's Liquor was owned and operated by Rob and Gene, Iraqis who came to Detroit in the '80s. They will be missed!
Sam's Liquor
New neighborhood business coming soon! Sam's Liquor was owned and operated by Rob and Gene, Iraqis who came to Detroit in the '80s. They will be missed!
313-873-0064 ~ centraldetroitchristian.org ~ The dedicated people responsible for so much in the Piety Hill neighborhood!
Central Detroit Christian
1550 Taylor Street313-873-0064 ~ centraldetroitchristian.org ~ The dedicated people responsible for so much in the Piety Hill neighborhood!
Detroit Amtrak station
11 W Baltimore AveRight on Woodward Ave.
Dearborn Station
21201 Michigan AveDearborn station
Biggest, best, and effectively only airport guests or locals use.
34 locals recommend
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
11050 W G Rogell DrBiggest, best, and effectively only airport guests or locals use.
Ann Arbor station
325 Depot StConnects to Detroit and Chicago.
Birmingham Amtrak
A great way to travel along Woodward Ave!
Amtrak Toledo Station
415 Emerald AveGateway to Ohio & Michigan
Earthworks Urban Farm
1264 Meldrum St313-579-2100 ext. 204 ~ Large and famous farm to feed homeless
313-579-2100 ~ cskdetroit.org ~ Old and famous organization for feeding homeless
Capuchin Soup Kitchen
1264 Meldrum Street313-579-2100 ~ cskdetroit.org ~ Old and famous organization for feeding homeless
Sightseeing
313-656-2453 ~ wheelhousedetroit.com ~ Bike rentals - see also Fender Bender, the Detroit Homestead, and The Hub
19 locals recommend
Wheelhouse Detroit
1340 Atwater St313-656-2453 ~ wheelhousedetroit.com ~ Bike rentals - see also Fender Bender, the Detroit Homestead, and The Hub
313-974-6894 ~ heidelberg.org ~ Topping most every Detroiter's list, this fantastic explosion of art is in an area with more urban prairie than homes and is Detroit's #1 free sight.
107 locals recommend
The Heidelberg Project
3600 Heidelberg St313-974-6894 ~ heidelberg.org ~ Topping most every Detroiter's list, this fantastic explosion of art is in an area with more urban prairie than homes and is Detroit's #1 free sight.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamtramck_Disneyland ~ This unique backyard franken-construction rivals The Heidelberg Project's bright colors & strangeness. View this local marvel from the alley. Built by a Ukranian immigrant who lived in the house until passing in 2015 at age 92.
16 locals recommend
Hamtramck Disneyland
12087 Klinger Sten.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamtramck_Disneyland ~ This unique backyard franken-construction rivals The Heidelberg Project's bright colors & strangeness. View this local marvel from the alley. Built by a Ukranian immigrant who lived in the house until passing in 2015 at age 92.
The most famous and iconic abandoned building in Detroit. Entry is strictly controlled, but it can be enjoyed from nearby Roosevelt Park.
42 locals recommend
Michigan Central Train Depot
2001 15th StThe most famous and iconic abandoned building in Detroit. Entry is strictly controlled, but it can be enjoyed from nearby Roosevelt Park.
Detroit's largest ruin was recently purchased, so access may become more difficult. It stretches over many blocks making it the largest abandoned industrial site within a city in the world.
Packard Automotive Plant
5849 Concord AvenueDetroit's largest ruin was recently purchased, so access may become more difficult. It stretches over many blocks making it the largest abandoned industrial site within a city in the world.
belleisleconservancy.org ~ One of the oldest aquariums in the country!
36 locals recommend
Belle Isle Aquarium
3 Inselruhe Avebelleisleconservancy.org ~ One of the oldest aquariums in the country!
313-471-7000 ~ olympiaentertainment.com/joe-louis-arena ~ Ancestral home of the Detroit Red Wings and concert venue
19 locals recommend
Joe Louis Arena station
313-471-7000 ~ olympiaentertainment.com/joe-louis-arena ~ Ancestral home of the Detroit Red Wings and concert venue
The grounds of the original Tiger Stadium prior to Comerica Park, lovingly cared for by die-hard fans
212 locals recommend
Comerica Park
2100 Woodward AveThe grounds of the original Tiger Stadium prior to Comerica Park, lovingly cared for by die-hard fans
Wayne State University
42 W Warren Ave313-577-2424 ~ wayne.edu ~ Beautiful campus!
877-888-2121 ~ mgmgranddetroit.com ~ 4,000 slots & video poker, 90 table games, luxury suites, celebrity chef restaurants, SE Michigan's only resort-style spa, & 30000 sq ft meeting & convention space
113 locals recommend
MGM Grand Detroit Casino
1777 3rd Ave877-888-2121 ~ mgmgranddetroit.com ~ 4,000 slots & video poker, 90 table games, luxury suites, celebrity chef restaurants, SE Michigan's only resort-style spa, & 30000 sq ft meeting & convention space
313-962-0101 ~ campusmartiuspark.org ~ Park features WiFi, concert space, ice-skating & a bistro amid fountains & trees.
182 locals recommend
Campus Martius Park
800 Woodward Ave313-962-0101 ~ campusmartiuspark.org ~ Park features WiFi, concert space, ice-skating & a bistro amid fountains & trees.
313-963-4567 ~ Possibly Detroit's most spectacular building, inside and out!
67 locals recommend
The Guardian Building
500 Griswold St313-963-4567 ~ Possibly Detroit's most spectacular building, inside and out!
Entertainment & Activities
313-833-1833 ~ unitedsoundsystemsrecordingstudios.com ~ Founded in 1933, Detroit's first major recording studio recorded artists like John Lee Hooker, Miles Davis, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers!
United Sound Systems Recording Studios
5840 2nd Ave313-833-1833 ~ unitedsoundsystemsrecordingstudios.com ~ Founded in 1933, Detroit's first major recording studio recorded artists like John Lee Hooker, Miles Davis, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers!
734-946-2017 ~ pumpitupparty.com/taylor-mi ~ Open Jump where kids can play in a cool, indoor play area.
Pump It Up
25710 Northline Rd734-946-2017 ~ pumpitupparty.com/taylor-mi ~ Open Jump where kids can play in a cool, indoor play area.
734-495-1222 ~ pumpitupparty.com/canton-mi ~ Open Jump where kids can play in a cool, indoor play area. ~ pumpitupparty.com/taylor-mi ~ Open Jump where kids can play in a cool, indoor play area.
Pump It Up Westland Kids Birthdays and More
34700 Warren Road734-495-1222 ~ pumpitupparty.com/canton-mi ~ Open Jump where kids can play in a cool, indoor play area. ~ pumpitupparty.com/taylor-mi ~ Open Jump where kids can play in a cool, indoor play area.
734-981-0007 ~ skyzone.com/Canton ~ An indoor trampoline park with activities from toddler time, SkyRobics, SkyMania for children ages 10-15.
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
42550 Executive Dr734-981-0007 ~ skyzone.com/Canton ~ An indoor trampoline park with activities from toddler time, SkyRobics, SkyMania for children ages 10-15.
734-225-2233 ~ skyzone.com/taylor ~ An indoor trampoline park with activities from toddler time, SkyRobics, SkyMania for children ages 10-15.
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
42550 Executive Dr734-225-2233 ~ skyzone.com/taylor ~ An indoor trampoline park with activities from toddler time, SkyRobics, SkyMania for children ages 10-15.
419-385-4040 ~ toledozoo.org ~ With more than 6,000 animals representing 500+ species, The Toledo Zoo is one of the world’s most complete zoos
117 locals recommend
Toledo Zoo
419-385-4040 ~ toledozoo.org ~ With more than 6,000 animals representing 500+ species, The Toledo Zoo is one of the world’s most complete zoos
313-962-4590 ~ detroitexperiencefactory.org ~ Detroit's unofficial Welcome Center. Information about any and everything including tours!
7 locals recommend
Detroit Experience Factory
440 Burroughs St313-962-4590 ~ detroitexperiencefactory.org ~ Detroit's unofficial Welcome Center. Information about any and everything including tours!