Activities
Fantastic indoor climbing gym with bouldering and top-roping available. Starter lessons can be booked for newbies.
8 locals recommend
Planet Rock Climbing Gym
1103 W 13 Mile RdFantastic indoor climbing gym with bouldering and top-roping available. Starter lessons can be booked for newbies.
Go for an energizing run or take a relaxing stroll through the few miles of winding wooded trails.
Red Oaks Nature Center
30300 Hales StGo for an energizing run or take a relaxing stroll through the few miles of winding wooded trails.
You're sure to have a fun time and an evening full of laughter at the drag queen events. Be sure to reserve in advance, as they do book up!
7 locals recommend
Five15
600 S Washington AveYou're sure to have a fun time and an evening full of laughter at the drag queen events. Be sure to reserve in advance, as they do book up!
Fill your belly with laughs at this comedy club. The venue often hosts newcomers and nationally-known acts.
22 locals recommend
Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle
310 S Troy StFill your belly with laughs at this comedy club. The venue often hosts newcomers and nationally-known acts.
Food scene
One of my all-time favorite restaurants that features daily changing menus and locally sourced ingredients. Trust the chef's tasting menu, really. Hurry up and make a reservation though, as it often books up.
23 locals recommend
Mabel Gray
23825 John R RdOne of my all-time favorite restaurants that features daily changing menus and locally sourced ingredients. Trust the chef's tasting menu, really. Hurry up and make a reservation though, as it often books up.
Don't let the name fool you - they're known for their killer food menu too. If you're vegan or vegetarian, DO NOT miss hitting up this spot. I recommend their vegan "chicken". I'm drooling already.
12 locals recommend
Ale Mary's Beer Hall
316 S Main StDon't let the name fool you - they're known for their killer food menu too. If you're vegan or vegetarian, DO NOT miss hitting up this spot. I recommend their vegan "chicken". I'm drooling already.
A truly classic American steakhouse that has been around for decades. At only a half mile away, don't worry about drinking one too many martinis - you're just a rejuvenating walk back home.
Boodles Restaurant
935 W Eleven Mile RdA truly classic American steakhouse that has been around for decades. At only a half mile away, don't worry about drinking one too many martinis - you're just a rejuvenating walk back home.
This spot is my super close go-to breakfast diner. It's no frills, but features solid dishes and respectable prices. I recommend the Avocado Toast.
Mia's Tasty Grill
26085 John R RoadThis spot is my super close go-to breakfast diner. It's no frills, but features solid dishes and respectable prices. I recommend the Avocado Toast.
Bar scene
A small, local brewery only a few blocks away that is really making a footprint in the beer game in the area. They often feature trivia nights too.
Cadillac Straits Brewing Company
27651 John R RoadA small, local brewery only a few blocks away that is really making a footprint in the beer game in the area. They often feature trivia nights too.
Another walkable destination that features more of a sports bar type feel. It's worth noting this spot can get a little rowdy late night, but they do whip up some delicious cheesy bread.
Celina's Bar & Grill
623 W Eleven Mile RdAnother walkable destination that features more of a sports bar type feel. It's worth noting this spot can get a little rowdy late night, but they do whip up some delicious cheesy bread.
A speakeasy hidden underneath a restaurant with access from an alley with a secret code. They concoct phenomenal drinks in a moody environment. Reservations are recommended.
Johnny's
215 S Main StA speakeasy hidden underneath a restaurant with access from an alley with a secret code. They concoct phenomenal drinks in a moody environment. Reservations are recommended.
On the Rocks Bar & Grill
28167 John R RoadA classic dive bar with karaoke and pool table. Need I say more.