Guidebook for Detroit
Sightseeing
Built in 1928, this National Historic Landmark skyscraper is designed in an Art Deco style, constructed of limestone, granite, and several types of marble. The building also houses the Fisher Theater.
49 locals recommend
Fisher Building
3011 E Grand BlvdBuilt in 1928, this National Historic Landmark skyscraper is designed in an Art Deco style, constructed of limestone, granite, and several types of marble. The building also houses the Fisher Theater.
See where Diana Ross & the Supremes, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson and others recorded and brought Detroit to the world.
243 locals recommend
Motown Museum
2648 W Grand BlvdSee where Diana Ross & the Supremes, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson and others recorded and brought Detroit to the world.
Lincoln Street Art Park
5926 Lincoln StOutdoor murals, sculpture garden and special events.
Arts & Culture
See one of the oldest independent recording studios in the country, where Berry Gordy first recorded hits for Motown, where John Lee Hooker, John Coltrane, Parliament Funkadelic and others recorded.
United Sound Systems Recording Studios
5840 2nd AveSee one of the oldest independent recording studios in the country, where Berry Gordy first recorded hits for Motown, where John Lee Hooker, John Coltrane, Parliament Funkadelic and others recorded.
Detroit's Techno Museum - by appointment. See more music that put Detroit on the map, hosted by some of Detroit's most recognized names.
Submerge Record Distribution
3000 E Grand BlvdDetroit's Techno Museum - by appointment. See more music that put Detroit on the map, hosted by some of Detroit's most recognized names.
Red Door Gallery
7500 Oakland AveOpen Mics, local musicians, special events.
Special events, music, art shows, alt scene.
12 locals recommend
Tangent Gallery/Hastings Street Ballroom
715 E Milwaukee AveSpecial events, music, art shows, alt scene.
The Baltimore Gallery
314 E Baltimore AveNewer art gallery in the neighborhood.
African Bead Museum and MBAD outdoor gallery. Dabls creates and curates amazing mosaics, sculptures and installations reflecting cultural experience of Africans and African-Americans.
36 locals recommend
African Bead Museum
6559 Grand River AveAfrican Bead Museum and MBAD outdoor gallery. Dabls creates and curates amazing mosaics, sculptures and installations reflecting cultural experience of Africans and African-Americans.
1407 Holden St
1407 Holden StreetBy Appointment. Detroit weaving studio offering private classes and commissions.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our neighborhood bar and grill. Karaoke, live music several nights a week, good food.
62 locals recommend
Northern Lights Lounge
660 W Baltimore StOur neighborhood bar and grill. Karaoke, live music several nights a week, good food.
Good spot for LGBTQ scene nightlife, friendly to all visitors. Usually has a cover.
Woodward Cocktail Bar
6426 Woodward AveGood spot for LGBTQ scene nightlife, friendly to all visitors. Usually has a cover.
Old leather bar renovated by someone from Pittsburgh. Has a patio, sometimes music and food.
40 locals recommend
Marble Bar
1501 Holden StOld leather bar renovated by someone from Pittsburgh. Has a patio, sometimes music and food.
Food Scene
Regionally known for their famous chicken and waffles dishes. Great for breakfast anytime, open extra late on weekends.
29 locals recommend
New Center Eatery
2911 W Grand BlvdRegionally known for their famous chicken and waffles dishes. Great for breakfast anytime, open extra late on weekends.
The Turkey Grill
8290 Woodward AveHidden gem of Detroit. Everything Turkey. Be prepared for a feast. Low prices.
Parks Old Style Bar-B-Q
7444 Beaubien BlvdSome of Detroit's best barbecue, located right in the neighborhood.
Owner Jordi expanded north from his classic Cafe Con Leche coffeehouse in Mexicantown. This is Cafe con Leche del Nord - chill spot, good for studying. Doesn't have late hours yet.
Café Con Leche
2990 West Grand BoulevardOwner Jordi expanded north from his classic Cafe Con Leche coffeehouse in Mexicantown. This is Cafe con Leche del Nord - chill spot, good for studying. Doesn't have late hours yet.
Shopping
Cheap souvenirs, thrifting heaven and a good place to grab a jacket when you forgot you that It's So Cold in the D.
Value World
8300 Woodward AveCheap souvenirs, thrifting heaven and a good place to grab a jacket when you forgot you that It's So Cold in the D.
Essentials
Local grocery store, the closest to our house. Has all the standards at low prices.
6 locals recommend
King Cole Foods
40 Clairmount AveLocal grocery store, the closest to our house. Has all the standards at low prices.
Excellent hole in the wall grocery store, packed with foods from around the world. Great produce.
27 locals recommend
Al-Haramine International Foods
3306 Caniff StExcellent hole in the wall grocery store, packed with foods from around the world. Great produce.
University Foods
1131 W Warren AveExpanded options from what King Cole offers.
Local grocery goods and a few staples. Walking distance to the house.
6 locals recommend
Peaches & Greens
8838 3rd AveLocal grocery goods and a few staples. Walking distance to the house.
CVS
1037 Woodward AveParks & Nature
New Center Park -
Corner parklet with free concerts, movies and festivals in the summer
Second & West Grand Blvd station
New Center Park -
Corner parklet with free concerts, movies and festivals in the summer