Guidebook for Detroit
Essentials
Grab a hot or cold meal on the go or shop for your stay (mini fridge included) with just a 4 block walk away!
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Whole Foods Market
115 Mack AveGrab a hot or cold meal on the go or shop for your stay (mini fridge included) with just a 4 block walk away!
You may have been to a Farmer's market but maybe not yet...this one is 30-60,000 people huge and has been open longer...you can't miss the energy here on a Saturday! Food trucks and street performers!
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Eastern Market
You may have been to a Farmer's market but maybe not yet...this one is 30-60,000 people huge and has been open longer...you can't miss the energy here on a Saturday! Food trucks and street performers!
Want to shop like the locals? Try our pride and job, Honeybee market, you'll be surprised to find authentic Mexican food, made fresh! What a delight!
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Honey Bee La Colmena
2443 Bagley StWant to shop like the locals? Try our pride and job, Honeybee market, you'll be surprised to find authentic Mexican food, made fresh! What a delight!
Arts & Culture
Enjoy baseball? Why not see the best? The Detroit Tigers will roar and so will their enthusiastic fans at this stadium just 4 blocks walk from your stay!
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IComerica Park
2100 Woodward AveEnjoy baseball? Why not see the best? The Detroit Tigers will roar and so will their enthusiastic fans at this stadium just 4 blocks walk from your stay!
Like to gallery hop? This space feels like a pop up but it's always there and bringing you the modern contemporary art world to Detroit!
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Museum of Contemporary Art
4454 Woodward AveLike to gallery hop? This space feels like a pop up but it's always there and bringing you the modern contemporary art world to Detroit!
We have definite bragging right with our Detroit Institute of Arts permanent collection which is free on some days and always has the world'a best art on tour! Don't miss the DIA!
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I-Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward AveWe have definite bragging right with our Detroit Institute of Arts permanent collection which is free on some days and always has the world'a best art on tour! Don't miss the DIA!
Food Scene
Love to explore local and unique? Check out this place with the best gourmet sliders you can find anyway for on $2-3 and $2 beer, $3 cocktails...a perfect cross-section for tourists and locals!
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Green Dot Stables
2200 W Lafayette BlvdLove to explore local and unique? Check out this place with the best gourmet sliders you can find anyway for on $2-3 and $2 beer, $3 cocktails...a perfect cross-section for tourists and locals!
Want a fresh, ridiculously flavor-filled gourmet deli sandwich or just a local bottle beer...go here!
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Mudgie's Deli and Wine Shop
1413 Brooklyn StWant a fresh, ridiculously flavor-filled gourmet deli sandwich or just a local bottle beer...go here!
A true must go...grab a snack, local coffee or wine from all around the world...local beer on tap and a sweet environment for all with recycled and refurbished wood bar, etc!
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The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Company
3965 Woodward AveA true must go...grab a snack, local coffee or wine from all around the world...local beer on tap and a sweet environment for all with recycled and refurbished wood bar, etc!
Rock city, Detroit rock city! The food at this local joint is going to throw you off it is so unique and delicious. You have to order the pie for dessert in advance before they run out!
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Rock City Eatery
4216 Woodward AveRock city, Detroit rock city! The food at this local joint is going to throw you off it is so unique and delicious. You have to order the pie for dessert in advance before they run out!
Astro Coffee
2124 Michigan AvenueTwo words: Flat White
Need a burger, garlic fries or a milkshake...open late oh and the view of the Michigan Central Station (abandon historic train station) will take your breath away!
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Mercury Burger Bar
2163 Michigan AveNeed a burger, garlic fries or a milkshake...open late oh and the view of the Michigan Central Station (abandon historic train station) will take your breath away!
Want the best steak and wine paring in the city...go here and watch people walk by on main Woodward ave in Midtown!
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The Block
3919 Woodward AveWant the best steak and wine paring in the city...go here and watch people walk by on main Woodward ave in Midtown!
Looking for late night food that is extremely tasty? Watch Middle Eastern flavors blend with American French fries when you order the Bucharest sandwich (a twist on a Sharwarma!)
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Bucharest Grill
2684 E Jefferson AveLooking for late night food that is extremely tasty? Watch Middle Eastern flavors blend with American French fries when you order the Bucharest sandwich (a twist on a Sharwarma!)
Late night food cravings? All types of taco choices for your dietary needs...We recommend their fish tacos here! Order 2-3 per person.
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Hot Taco Detroit
2233 Park AveLate night food cravings? All types of taco choices for your dietary needs...We recommend their fish tacos here! Order 2-3 per person.
You have to try a Coney Island before you leave the city...this one is walking distance from our house and safe to walk to!
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Detroit One Coney Island Restaurant
3433 Woodward AveYou have to try a Coney Island before you leave the city...this one is walking distance from our house and safe to walk to!
Dime Store
719 Griswold StNew favorite brunch spot downtown!
Our new favorite restaurant! A bit pricey but you will love every cocktail and every bit...even pair with a bottle of wine for a special evening!
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Selden Standard
3921 2nd AveOur new favorite restaurant! A bit pricey but you will love every cocktail and every bit...even pair with a bottle of wine for a special evening!
Go for the cocktails and the environment downtown, not the service or the food!
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Wright & Company
1500 Woodward AveGo for the cocktails and the environment downtown, not the service or the food!
Massive taqueria supplies Mexican faves & handmade tortillas plus weekend Latin dance nights!
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Los Galanes Mexican Restraunt
3362 Bagley StMassive taqueria supplies Mexican faves & handmade tortillas plus weekend Latin dance nights!
Restaurant under an old hotel serving simply prepared, old-fashioned Eastern European comfort food.
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Polish Village Cafe
2990 Yemans StRestaurant under an old hotel serving simply prepared, old-fashioned Eastern European comfort food.
Vegan or vegetarian? They've got you on lock down at Seva, plus a full bar and art in-house and next door in a local gallery!
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Seva Detroit
66 E Forest AveVegan or vegetarian? They've got you on lock down at Seva, plus a full bar and art in-house and next door in a local gallery!
Trinosophes
1464 Gratiot AveCafe that often hosts local events!
Amazing brick-oven pizza and brewery!!! Awesome atmosphere and open late...walking distance, if needed.
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Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery
441 W Canfield StAmazing brick-oven pizza and brewery!!! Awesome atmosphere and open late...walking distance, if needed.
The ONLY noodles place in town...unique and super local! NEW restaurant...as most are around here...small but fun!
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Johnny Noodle King
2601 W Fort StThe ONLY noodles place in town...unique and super local! NEW restaurant...as most are around here...small but fun!
Probably the best coffee shop in town only because of the actual coffee...cool place too but limited hours!
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Germack
2517 Russell StProbably the best coffee shop in town only because of the actual coffee...cool place too but limited hours!
A really unique coffee shop that piloted here before Brooklyn...watch your beans fly above your head, then get grounded and brewed into your cup before your eyes!
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Roasting Plant
660 Woodward AveA really unique coffee shop that piloted here before Brooklyn...watch your beans fly above your head, then get grounded and brewed into your cup before your eyes!
OPEN LATE in walkable and entertaining Greektown, walkable...amazing baked goods when you have a sweet craving!
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Astoria Pastry Shop
541 Monroe StOPEN LATE in walkable and entertaining Greektown, walkable...amazing baked goods when you have a sweet craving!
PIZZA! Some say it's the best but only if you like fresh ingredients, perfect but thin crust...'nuff said.
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Supino Pizzeria
2457 Russell StPIZZA! Some say it's the best but only if you like fresh ingredients, perfect but thin crust...'nuff said.
AMAZING menu...BEST BRUNCH in the city and a line out the door like Fisherman's Porch in Portlandia...only this is real!
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Rose's Fine Food
10551 E Jefferson AveAMAZING menu...BEST BRUNCH in the city and a line out the door like Fisherman's Porch in Portlandia...only this is real!
Great authentic Chinese food...no seriously...the real stuff...plus sushi...plus a great bar and cool hang out spot in the neighborhood! Go!
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Shangri-La
4710 Cass AveGreat authentic Chinese food...no seriously...the real stuff...plus sushi...plus a great bar and cool hang out spot in the neighborhood! Go!
We should own stock here. THIS IS OUR NEIGHBORHOOD BAR! And it's NEW AND HIP! TELL them Angie from Airbnb sent you!
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Grey Ghost Detroit
47 Watson StWe should own stock here. THIS IS OUR NEIGHBORHOOD BAR! And it's NEW AND HIP! TELL them Angie from Airbnb sent you!
Shopping
Love to shop local boutiques...there is no other place we recommend than where a peacock would go, naturally! While you are there, explore the historic Park Shelton!
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Peacock Room
3011 W Grand BlvdLove to shop local boutiques...there is no other place we recommend than where a peacock would go, naturally! While you are there, explore the historic Park Shelton!
Detroit gift shop with gifts and gags that are unique, hand-made, local, trendy or just simply...Detroit.
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City Bird
460 W Canfield StDetroit gift shop with gifts and gags that are unique, hand-made, local, trendy or just simply...Detroit.
Drinks & Nightlife
A more pretentious cocktail expert? Drink here! The best hand-crafted cocktails rocking out old school style. You will be sure to have explosions in your mouth!
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The Sugar House
2130 Michigan AveA more pretentious cocktail expert? Drink here! The best hand-crafted cocktails rocking out old school style. You will be sure to have explosions in your mouth!
Cravin' BBQ...Slows is the only one holding us down and keeping the place packed for years!
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Slows Bar BQ
2138 Michigan AveCravin' BBQ...Slows is the only one holding us down and keeping the place packed for years!
What once was an old taxi warehouse turned into Detroit first micro-distillery since prohibition! You can't leave without trying an old fashion here or just picking up a bottle of the smoothest vodka!
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Two James Spirits
2445 Michigan AveWhat once was an old taxi warehouse turned into Detroit first micro-distillery since prohibition! You can't leave without trying an old fashion here or just picking up a bottle of the smoothest vodka!
You've got to go here to see Michigan's only champagne bar and the historic Book Cadillac where it is housed...while you are there, go upstairs for a massage at Spa19. 1924 equals the year it opened!
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24Grille
1020 Michigan AveYou've got to go here to see Michigan's only champagne bar and the historic Book Cadillac where it is housed...while you are there, go upstairs for a massage at Spa19. 1924 equals the year it opened!
The second distillery to open since prohibition...if you are hanging out at Eastern Market, you've got to stop in!
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Detroit City Distillery
2462 Riopelle StThe second distillery to open since prohibition...if you are hanging out at Eastern Market, you've got to stop in!
New bar! Try over 100 beers on tap from Michigan! This is a Michigan chain with three locations but Detroit is brand new!
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HopCat
4265 Woodward AveNew bar! Try over 100 beers on tap from Michigan! This is a Michigan chain with three locations but Detroit is brand new!
A bar, a restaurant, a bowling alley, a pool hall, darks, milk shakes...other games...OH, and punch...spiked...in a punchbowl...go alone or go in groups!
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Punch Bowl Social Detroit
1331 Broadway StA bar, a restaurant, a bowling alley, a pool hall, darks, milk shakes...other games...OH, and punch...spiked...in a punchbowl...go alone or go in groups!
The. Hottest. Underground. Back-alley. Bar. Loud. Music. Hip. Trendy. Best Bartenders. Sexy. People. Go. There! Art-alley! #Detroit
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Standby
225 Gratiot AveThe. Hottest. Underground. Back-alley. Bar. Loud. Music. Hip. Trendy. Best Bartenders. Sexy. People. Go. There! Art-alley! #Detroit
Everything Else
Enjoy this small square/park in the city...stick you toes in the sand in the summer or ice skate in the winter in the heart of downtown!
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Campus Martius Park
800 Woodward AveEnjoy this small square/park in the city...stick you toes in the sand in the summer or ice skate in the winter in the heart of downtown!
Sightseeing
You have to check out our island..sandwiched between Windsor, CA and Detroit, MI...how can you go wrong? Ride a bike around the island, kayak, golf, boat, picnic or beach it up on the Detroit River!
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Belle Isle Beach
2 Inselruhe AveYou have to check out our island..sandwiched between Windsor, CA and Detroit, MI...how can you go wrong? Ride a bike around the island, kayak, golf, boat, picnic or beach it up on the Detroit River!
Yes! We have a zoo on our island, recently re-opened!
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I-Centre ye-Nature ye-Belle Isle
176 Lakeside DrYes! We have a zoo on our island, recently re-opened!
Thanks to private funding, this 1920s beauty recently re-opened...you won't believe the tile work on the ceilings! The landscape around it is just supreme! Don't miss it!
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Belle Isle Aquarium
3 Inselruhe AveThanks to private funding, this 1920s beauty recently re-opened...you won't believe the tile work on the ceilings! The landscape around it is just supreme! Don't miss it!
Want to experience graffiti at it's best? Talk a walk or bike tour through the cut down to the riverfront!
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Dequindre Cut Greenway
Dequindre Cut GreenwayWant to experience graffiti at it's best? Talk a walk or bike tour through the cut down to the riverfront!
Local gallery to check out while you grab a bite at Seva next door!
N'Namdi Center for Contemporary Art
52 E Forest AveLocal gallery to check out while you grab a bite at Seva next door!
This is the best place to see an 1800-like lifestyle with shops, factories, old cars from Henry Ford, life horse and buggy rides, old-fashion candy, glass-blowing...all the old trades reenacted LIVE, daily!
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Greenfield Village
20900 Oakwood BlvdThis is the best place to see an 1800-like lifestyle with shops, factories, old cars from Henry Ford, life horse and buggy rides, old-fashion candy, glass-blowing...all the old trades reenacted LIVE, daily!