Guidebook for Detroit
Food Scene
Get the C6 (Red Curry) or pretty much anything, if you want Asian food in the area, go here.
Orchid Thai Restaurant
115 Monroe StGet the C6 (Red Curry) or pretty much anything, if you want Asian food in the area, go here.
Going to be difficult to get in, but the food is great.
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Slows Bar BQ
2138 Michigan AveGoing to be difficult to get in, but the food is great.
Cigar bar, and classy restaurant. A little pricy, but well worth it.
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London Chop House
155 W Congress StCigar bar, and classy restaurant. A little pricy, but well worth it.
Famous Coney Island hot dog well known for the area. Stop here and get one. It may not look like much, but it tastes amazing.
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Lafayette Coney Island
118 W Lafayette BlvdFamous Coney Island hot dog well known for the area. Stop here and get one. It may not look like much, but it tastes amazing.
It may not look like much, but wow can they cook.
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El Asador Steakhouse
1312 Springwells StIt may not look like much, but wow can they cook.
One of the best restaurants in Detroit. Pricy, but delicious.
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Roast
1128 Washington BlvdOne of the best restaurants in Detroit. Pricy, but delicious.
The Brooklyn Street Local LLC
1266 Michigan AveGreat breakfast food
Couldn't get into Slows? No worries! Check this place out.
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Mercury Burger Bar
2163 Michigan AveCouldn't get into Slows? No worries! Check this place out.
This is one of Detroit's most well known establishments for food and drink. The sliders are legendary.
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Green Dot Stables
2200 W Lafayette BlvdThis is one of Detroit's most well known establishments for food and drink. The sliders are legendary.
This is one of my favorite breakfast places in the city.
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Honest John's
488 Selden StThis is one of my favorite breakfast places in the city.
Drinks & Nightlife
Old school pub, food is also pretty good. Classic old Detroit bar and restaurant.
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Grand Trunk Pub
612 Woodward AveOld school pub, food is also pretty good. Classic old Detroit bar and restaurant.
Bucharest Grill
2684 E Jefferson AveCheap & Delicious food, nice bar too.
Want to go out? This is the area to go. Take the people mover right on over.
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Greektown
Want to go out? This is the area to go. Take the people mover right on over.
They make their own liquors and they are amazing. Come try it out.
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Two James Spirits
2445 Michigan AveThey make their own liquors and they are amazing. Come try it out.
Small plates & spirits. High end, trendy, and good food.
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Wright & Company
1500 Woodward AveSmall plates & spirits. High end, trendy, and good food.
Nemo's
1384 Michigan AveA classic old bar to check out!
Like a scene out of mad men. This is a classic in Detroit. Great drinks and small plates.
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The Sugar House
2130 Michigan AveLike a scene out of mad men. This is a classic in Detroit. Great drinks and small plates.
Everything Else
Events, outdoor occasions, concerts, and the beach bar. Great in the summer time to lounge, and winter time to skate.
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Campus Martius Park
800 Woodward AveEvents, outdoor occasions, concerts, and the beach bar. Great in the summer time to lounge, and winter time to skate.
Sightseeing
Rent a bike (Zagster) and ride on over. Some classic old architecture and sight seeing. Has the oldest aquarium in the nation (free).
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Belle Isle Beach
2 Inselruhe AveRent a bike (Zagster) and ride on over. Some classic old architecture and sight seeing. Has the oldest aquarium in the nation (free).
Some eccentric art for those interested in seeing. Some artists turned a neighborhood into an art project.
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I-Heidelberg Project
3600 Heidelberg StSome eccentric art for those interested in seeing. Some artists turned a neighborhood into an art project.
Classic art-deco design found all over the city.
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The Guardian Building
500 Griswold StClassic art-deco design found all over the city.
Another Detroit classic, try to get a tour inside if you can.
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Indlu ye-Fisher
3011 E Grand BlvdAnother Detroit classic, try to get a tour inside if you can.
Indlu ye-Penobscot
645 Griswold StOne of Detroit's most recognizable skyline items.
Albert Khan left another fingerprint on Detroit with the creation of this magnificent six-story clubhouse, which today remains one of the finest private clubs in the country.
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Detroit Athletic Club
241 Aretha Franklin WyAlbert Khan left another fingerprint on Detroit with the creation of this magnificent six-story clubhouse, which today remains one of the finest private clubs in the country.
C. Howard Crane designed and built this Detroit jewel 1928 in the style and tradition of great movie palaces.
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Fox Theatre
2211 Woodward AvenueC. Howard Crane designed and built this Detroit jewel 1928 in the style and tradition of great movie palaces.
Many visitors who come to see the grand 18-story former train station in Corktown’s Roosevelt Park.
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Michigan Central Train Depot
2001 15th StMany visitors who come to see the grand 18-story former train station in Corktown’s Roosevelt Park.
Arguably the most iconic building in Detroit’s skyline, the architecture of the Renaissance Center is the product of John Portman & Associates.
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I-Center ye-Renaissance ye-GM
400 Renaissance CenterArguably the most iconic building in Detroit’s skyline, the architecture of the Renaissance Center is the product of John Portman & Associates.
This 114-year-old castle once served as a gathering place for civil war veterans.
Grand Army of the Republic Building
1942 Grand River Ave This 114-year-old castle once served as a gathering place for civil war veterans.
While you're getting a coney, stop by the greens. This project grows food for homeless in the area. Some great people work here. Volunteer to help if you have the time.
Lafayette Greens
132 West Lafayette BoulevardWhile you're getting a coney, stop by the greens. This project grows food for homeless in the area. Some great people work here. Volunteer to help if you have the time.
Ride over this way to check out Mexican town and all it has to offer. Some good food over here.
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Mexicantown - Southwest Detroit
Ride over this way to check out Mexican town and all it has to offer. Some good food over here.
Want to see some old Detroit Mansion's? Drive down this street and see revitalization in place.
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Boston Edison
Want to see some old Detroit Mansion's? Drive down this street and see revitalization in place.
Palmer Woods
Another neighborhood with some old amazing mansions.
Right below your feet. Take a walk along the riverwalk
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Detroit River Walk
Detroit RiverWalkRight below your feet. Take a walk along the riverwalk
Hart Plaza
1 Hart PlazaAnother place to see in Detroit.
Come here on a Saturday morning and see the market in full swing. Something to see without a doubt.
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Eastern Market
Come here on a Saturday morning and see the market in full swing. Something to see without a doubt.
Arts & Culture
If you like old architecture this is a cool area to see. Has the old GM building, and the New Center theatre. Plenty of things to see and restaurants to go too.
New Center
If you like old architecture this is a cool area to see. Has the old GM building, and the New Center theatre. Plenty of things to see and restaurants to go too.
Don't miss this attraction, has some great paintings including a mural by Diego Rivera.
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I-Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward AveDon't miss this attraction, has some great paintings including a mural by Diego Rivera.
Want to know more about the city. This is the prime place to go.
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I-Museum Historical yeDetroit
5401 Woodward AveWant to know more about the city. This is the prime place to go.
Shopping
Hello Records
4165 Fort StreetIf you like old records, this is a great place to go.
One of the best book stores in America. An eccentric area to check out. If you like books, you cannot miss this.
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John K. King Books
901 W Lafayette BlvdOne of the best book stores in America. An eccentric area to check out. If you like books, you cannot miss this.
Looking for a Detroit style watch? Stop here and get a quality hand made product.
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Shinola Detroit Store
441 W Canfield StLooking for a Detroit style watch? Stop here and get a quality hand made product.