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Neighborhoods

You’re located in Poletown. Although things seem few and far between, message me to find out more about the few hidden gems in the neighborhood! You are just a few minutes from amazing culture, food, and activities. Neighborhoods that are minutes away and worth exploring: Cultural Center, North-End, West Village, Midtown/Cass Corridor, Corktown and of course downtown Detroit.
Poletown East
You’re located in Poletown. Although things seem few and far between, message me to find out more about the few hidden gems in the neighborhood! You are just a few minutes from amazing culture, food, and activities. Neighborhoods that are minutes away and worth exploring: Cultural Center, North-End, West Village, Midtown/Cass Corridor, Corktown and of course downtown Detroit.

Sightseeing

The Detroit Institute of Arts has one of the largest and most significant art collections in the United States.
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I-Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Ave
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The Detroit Institute of Arts has one of the largest and most significant art collections in the United States.
The Heidelberg Project is an outdoor art environment in the heart of an urban area. A must see - you've never seen anything like it!
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I-Heidelberg Project
3600 Heidelberg St
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The Heidelberg Project is an outdoor art environment in the heart of an urban area. A must see - you've never seen anything like it!
Belle Isle Park, a 985-acre island park located in the Detroit River near downtown Detroit, is rich with natural beauty and historical and cultural resources.
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Belle Isle Beach
2 Inselruhe Ave
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Belle Isle Park, a 985-acre island park located in the Detroit River near downtown Detroit, is rich with natural beauty and historical and cultural resources.
Amazing walk or ride to the riverfront!
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Dequindre Cut Greenway
Dequindre Cut Greenway
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Amazing walk or ride to the riverfront!
Walkable, shopable area - Nike Store, Lululemon, H & M, etc. Lots of little shops, coffee, bakery, bars as well.
Capitol Park
Walkable, shopable area - Nike Store, Lululemon, H & M, etc. Lots of little shops, coffee, bakery, bars as well.
White Stripes - area also has many independent retail stores and restaurants.
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Third Man Records Cass Corridor
441 W Canfield St
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White Stripes - area also has many independent retail stores and restaurants.
I-Museum ye-African American History ye-Charles H. Wright
315 E Warren Ave
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Coffee

Milwaukee Caffè is an Italian-inspired coffee bar located a few minutes from your stay.
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Milwaukee Caffe
447 East Milwaukee Avenue
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Milwaukee Caffè is an Italian-inspired coffee bar located a few minutes from your stay.
The performance venue/restaurant/art gallery/museum -- visit People's Records which is right inside!
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Trinosophes
1464 Gratiot Ave
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The performance venue/restaurant/art gallery/museum -- visit People's Records which is right inside!
The Gathering Coffee Co.
2831 E Grand Blvd
Spot Lite Detroit

The Arts

Great gallery with a cafe
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Museum of Contemporary Art
4454 Woodward Ave
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African Bead Museum
6559 Grand River Ave
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Love vinyl? Soul, Jazz, Motown? Don't miss!
Peoples Records
1464 Gratiot Ave
Love vinyl? Soul, Jazz, Motown? Don't miss!

Food scene

Very cool place - breakfast all day and 5 minutes away. They feature a menu comprised of creative, artisanal takes on comfort food classics. It's also got a drink menu and outdoor seating.
Babo
15 East Kirby Street
Very cool place - breakfast all day and 5 minutes away. They feature a menu comprised of creative, artisanal takes on comfort food classics. It's also got a drink menu and outdoor seating.
Delicious upscale food. Across from the DIA museum. Food is delicious.
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Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails
15 E Kirby St
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Delicious upscale food. Across from the DIA museum. Food is delicious.
Delicious Food! East African Fare, delicious! There’s Vegan, Vegetarian and traditional.
Baobab Fare
Delicious Food! East African Fare, delicious! There’s Vegan, Vegetarian and traditional.
Black owned, vegan and close by. Great food and vibes!
The Kitchen, by Cooking with Que
Black owned, vegan and close by. Great food and vibes!

Bike Rental

This is located on the river near the Dequinder Cut. You can rent bikes to explore!
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Wheelhouse Detroit
1340 Atwater St
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Health and Wellness

Southfield Family Sauna & Tub
Minutes from Astral House. Unique bath house with steam or dry sauna, cold plunge, and wellness services. Closed July and August.
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Schvitz Health Club
8295 Oakland Ave
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Minutes from Astral House. Unique bath house with steam or dry sauna, cold plunge, and wellness services. Closed July and August.
Check out the recovery lounge!
RAMP Athletics Sport Performance & Recovery
Check out the recovery lounge!
Cute place for massage
Meta Physica Wellness Center
1701 Trumbull
Cute place for massage