Guidebook for Detroit
Drinks & Nightlife
This is one of the coolest bars with fantastic food and less than a mile away, with a pet-friendly outdoor patio.
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Woodbridge Pub
5169 TrumbullThis is one of the coolest bars with fantastic food and less than a mile away, with a pet-friendly outdoor patio.
Great place to nosh and enjoy cocktails with an outdoor patio just north of WSU Law School and easily walkable from the condo. Please note: not open on Sundays.
Tony V's Tavern
5756 Cass AveGreat place to nosh and enjoy cocktails with an outdoor patio just north of WSU Law School and easily walkable from the condo. Please note: not open on Sundays.
Cracked Fries are addicting and 120+ beers to enjoy as well.
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HopCat
4265 Woodward AveCracked Fries are addicting and 120+ beers to enjoy as well.
Cool local hangout with Dangerously Delicious Pies serving food inside.
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3rd Street Bar
4626 3rd AveCool local hangout with Dangerously Delicious Pies serving food inside.
This is where President Obama hungout during a visit to Detroit in 2016.
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Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria & Brewery
441 W Canfield StThis is where President Obama hungout during a visit to Detroit in 2016.
Common Pub Detroit
5440 Cass AveBecause it's a bar!
Essentials
Great organic items as well as locally produced goods and farm items--open to 10 pm.
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Whole Foods Market
115 Mack AveGreat organic items as well as locally produced goods and farm items--open to 10 pm.
Another Grocery Store option but only open til 7 or 8pm.
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University Foods
1131 W Warren AveAnother Grocery Store option but only open til 7 or 8pm.
FITNESSWORKS
6525 2nd AveWalk to the gym and catch a workout.
In the middle of Wayne State Campus across from the student center. Opened from 5:30 am to 11 pm weekdays and guest passes are available.
Mort Harris Recreation and Fitness Center
5210 Gullen MallIn the middle of Wayne State Campus across from the student center. Opened from 5:30 am to 11 pm weekdays and guest passes are available.
Reasonably priced grocery store with basic food items including beer and wine.
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ALDI
15111 Woodward AveReasonably priced grocery store with basic food items including beer and wine.
Great place for fresh locally produced vegetables like collards and greens.
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King Cole Foods
40 Clairmount AveGreat place for fresh locally produced vegetables like collards and greens.
World-renowned medical center just down the street.
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Henry Ford Hospital
2799 W Grand BlvdWorld-renowned medical center just down the street.
Super Fast and Friendly Police Department and 2 Zip Car parking spots are located in the police parking lot.
Save 313--577-2222 in your phone and dial when in an emergency--faster than 911.
WSU Police Department
6050 Cass AvenueSuper Fast and Friendly Police Department and 2 Zip Car parking spots are located in the police parking lot.
Save 313--577-2222 in your phone and dial when in an emergency--faster than 911.
The Archdiocese of Detroit's home Cathedral with Archbishop Allan Vigneron.
Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament
9844 Woodward AveThe Archdiocese of Detroit's home Cathedral with Archbishop Allan Vigneron.
Food Pride Market
500 E Warren AveAnother decent grocery store not too far from Wayne State University.
CVS
1037 Woodward AveOPENED 24 HOURS including the Pharmacy!
Voted Metro Times 2016 Best Local Market. Open 7 am- 2 am
Mon-Sat and 7 am - Midnight Sunday. Quality Produce, Fine Meats, Liquor and Craft Beers--what more do you need?
City Market
575 Brush StVoted Metro Times 2016 Best Local Market. Open 7 am- 2 am
Mon-Sat and 7 am - Midnight Sunday. Quality Produce, Fine Meats, Liquor and Craft Beers--what more do you need?
Food Scene
Starbucks--same block as Whole Foods Market and open til 10 pm as well.
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Starbucks
777 Woodward AveStarbucks--same block as Whole Foods Market and open til 10 pm as well.
Another great coffee shop inside the Fisher Building, which is so cool to check out.
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Stella Good Coffee
3011 W Grand BlvdAnother great coffee shop inside the Fisher Building, which is so cool to check out.
Chicken and Waffles Rock! Ranked up there with Roscoe's in LA.
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New Center Eatery
2911 W Grand BlvdChicken and Waffles Rock! Ranked up there with Roscoe's in LA.
Cuisine
670 Lothrop StTop Rated French Style Restaurant, Very Romantic!
Late night munchies??? Pizza hits the spot and is right across the street from CVS. They also deliver!
Happy's Pizza
7451 Woodward AveLate night munchies??? Pizza hits the spot and is right across the street from CVS. They also deliver!
Chinese Take Out place right next door to Happy's Pizza, so if you're not in the mood for pizza....Chinese is right next door.
New China One
7414 Woodward AveChinese Take Out place right next door to Happy's Pizza, so if you're not in the mood for pizza....Chinese is right next door.
Amicci's Pizza
9841 Joseph Campau AveAnother Pizza Joint which delivers.
City Wings
2896 W Grand BlvdLocally-owned Chicken Wing Hot Spot!
This restaurant is 100% local farm to table.
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Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails
15 E Kirby StThis restaurant is 100% local farm to table.
Mr. Fo-Fo's
19166 LivernoisSome of the best corned beef and pastrami in the city!
Good Cakes and Bakes
19363 LivernoisOrganic cupcakes to eat anytime or anyplace.
Seva Detroit
66 E Forest AveOrganic, Vegan, Vegetarian.
Great and amazing pizza with rotating seasonal menu.
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Pie-Sci Pizza
5163 TrumbullGreat and amazing pizza with rotating seasonal menu.
Great place for steak, cocktails and just to hang out. I even sometimes tend bar there...
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24Grille
1020 Michigan AveGreat place for steak, cocktails and just to hang out. I even sometimes tend bar there...
Bucharest Grill
2684 E Jefferson AveSome of the best Shawarma around!
Z's Villa is a great place to hang out and have drinks and enjoy the food, especially the pizza. Plus, Z's Villa provides shuttles to all Tiger, Red Wings, Lions and other concert events downtown.
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Z's Villa
42 Piquette AveZ's Villa is a great place to hang out and have drinks and enjoy the food, especially the pizza. Plus, Z's Villa provides shuttles to all Tiger, Red Wings, Lions and other concert events downtown.
Arts & Culture
One of the premiere museums in the world! Remember, 100 years ago, Detroit was Silicon Valley and the titans of industry supported the culture and arts in town.
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I-Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward AveOne of the premiere museums in the world! Remember, 100 years ago, Detroit was Silicon Valley and the titans of industry supported the culture and arts in town.
A cool museum just down Woodward Avenue.
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Museum of Contemporary Art
4454 Woodward AveA cool museum just down Woodward Avenue.
Great place to learn about Detroit's History.
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I-Museum Historical yeDetroit
5401 Woodward AveGreat place to learn about Detroit's History.
I-Motown Museum
2648 W Grand BlvdThis is where Berry Gordy and Motown started....
Wayne State University
42 W Warren AveWarrior or Tartar?
Ceramic Studio Gallery featuring classes, workshops, private lessons, parties for all ages, community events and shopping.
Art in Motion
19939 LivernoisCeramic Studio Gallery featuring classes, workshops, private lessons, parties for all ages, community events and shopping.
Top notch Broadway style entertainment complex managed by the world famous Nederlander family.
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Fisher Theatre
3011 E Grand BlvdTop notch Broadway style entertainment complex managed by the world famous Nederlander family.
World Class Entertainment and Concerts managed by Olympia Entertainment.
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Fox Theatre
2211 Woodward AvenueWorld Class Entertainment and Concerts managed by Olympia Entertainment.
One of the major African American Museums in the country.
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I-Museum ye-African American History ye-Charles H. Wright
315 E Warren AveOne of the major African American Museums in the country.
Getting Around
Detroit Amtrak station
11 W Baltimore AveAmtrak Train Station.
Detroit Greyhound Bus Station
1001 Howard StBus Station.
Easy access onto the John C. Lodge Freeway (M-10) from Grand Blvd. which will connect you to I-94 or I-75.
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McDonald's
4235 Woodward AveEasy access onto the John C. Lodge Freeway (M-10) from Grand Blvd. which will connect you to I-94 or I-75.
Nearby Car Rental Facility with good rates and only 1 block away--open on Saturdays as well.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7600 2nd AveNearby Car Rental Facility with good rates and only 1 block away--open on Saturdays as well.
Zipcar Detroit
If you're in a pinch and need a vehicle for a few hours, Zip Cars are the way to go!
Here is a $50 credit for first time LYFT Riders...
Here is a link to receive $50 in free ride credit with LYFT! Terms apply. https://lyft.com/i/SCOTT637509
Uber Detroit Greenlight Hub
1000 Republic DrHere is a $50 credit for first time LYFT Riders...
Here is a link to receive $50 in free ride credit with LYFT! Terms apply. https://lyft.com/i/SCOTT637509
The Q Line Light Rail Train Grand Boulevard Stop is only 3 blocks away and will take you downtown along Woodward Avenue for $1.50--woohoo!
Penske Tech Center
7520 Woodward AvenueThe Q Line Light Rail Train Grand Boulevard Stop is only 3 blocks away and will take you downtown along Woodward Avenue for $1.50--woohoo!
Entertainment & Activities
IComerica Park
2100 Woodward AveDetroit Tigers live here~!
Ford Field
2000 Brush StDetroit Lions Play Here!
New Center Pavilion
666 W Bethune StSummer activities include movies, liver music and festivals usually FREE!
One Hour Re-Stringing Service for all Tennis, Squash, Racquetball and Badminton needs. Opened Monday thru Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm.
Professional Racquet Services
19444 LivernoisOne Hour Re-Stringing Service for all Tennis, Squash, Racquetball and Badminton needs. Opened Monday thru Saturday, 10 am to 6 pm.
Sightseeing
Cass Corridor
This is the up and coming neighborhood of Midtown.
Amazing homes with incredible architecture and stunning mansions---Henry Ford, Sebastian Kresge, Joe Louis, Ty Cobb, etc.--the Titans of industry 100 years ago.
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Boston Edison
Amazing homes with incredible architecture and stunning mansions---Henry Ford, Sebastian Kresge, Joe Louis, Ty Cobb, etc.--the Titans of industry 100 years ago.