David’s guidebook
Sightseeing
One of the largest historic markets in the United States. The Saturday market is a great place to find produce, prepared foods and flowers.
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Eastern Market
One of the largest historic markets in the United States. The Saturday market is a great place to find produce, prepared foods and flowers.
Greenfield Village
20900 Oakwood BlvdI-Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward AveI-Museum Historical yeDetroit
5401 Woodward AveOrchestra Hall
3711 Woodward AveHome of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
I-Motown Museum
2648 W Grand BlvdBuy tickets ahead of time, this place books up quick.
Detroit River Walk
Detroit RiverWalkThe center of Detroit's Central Business District. Great place to lounge in the summer, ice skate in the winter.
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Campus Martius Park
800 Woodward AveThe center of Detroit's Central Business District. Great place to lounge in the summer, ice skate in the winter.
Drinks
Places to wet your whistle.
The Royce Detroit
76 W Adams AveWine shop & bar
Wine bar with great outdoor patio. Often has live Jazz or House Music.
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Motor City Wine
1949 Michigan AveWine bar with great outdoor patio. Often has live Jazz or House Music.
Batch Brewing Company
1400 Porter StLocally produced beer with a great food menu.
Motor City Brewing Works
470 W Canfield StLocal brewery that also serves pizza.
The Sugar House
2130 Michigan AveLots of delicious cocktails.
Two James Spirits
2445 Michigan AveLocal distillery. Can get busy in the evenings.
The Keep
140 Cadillac SquareCocktails
Grand Trunk Pub
612 Woodward AveGreat bar food and drinks.
Fantastic atmosphere, great patio, often live music after 9. Serves lunch, dinner and brunch on the weekends.
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Northern Lights Lounge
660 W Baltimore StFantastic atmosphere, great patio, often live music after 9. Serves lunch, dinner and brunch on the weekends.
HopCat
4265 Woodward AveBar food, 130 beers on tap.
Parks
Belle Isle Beach
2 Inselruhe AveDetroit River Walk
Detroit RiverWalkNorth Rosedale Park Civic Association
18445 Scarsdale StreetNeighborhood park, just a block away from the house.
Beautiful park in the center of the Central Business District. Great lawn, sandy “beach” in summer. Ice skating rink in the winter.
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Campus Martius Park
800 Woodward AveBeautiful park in the center of the Central Business District. Great lawn, sandy “beach” in summer. Ice skating rink in the winter.
Wednesday and Friday night movies in the summer out on the lawn.
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New Center Park
2998 E Grand BlvdWednesday and Friday night movies in the summer out on the lawn.
Neighborhoods
Lots of new investment here. Access to the riverfront, sports arenas, entertainment district as well as some great restaurants, bars and shops.
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Detroit Downtown
Lots of new investment here. Access to the riverfront, sports arenas, entertainment district as well as some great restaurants, bars and shops.
University district and cultural center of the city. Nice bars, restaurants and shops.
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Midtown
University district and cultural center of the city. Nice bars, restaurants and shops.
Corktown
Detroit's oldest neighborhood. Home to great restaurants and bars.
Beautiful neighborhood adjacent to the magnificent Indian Village neighborhood. Very walkable, some restaurants and shops.
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West Village
Beautiful neighborhood adjacent to the magnificent Indian Village neighborhood. Very walkable, some restaurants and shops.
Food scene
One of the newest restaurants in Detroit. Comfort Italian food in a beautiful setting.
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San Morello
1400 Woodward AveOne of the newest restaurants in Detroit. Comfort Italian food in a beautiful setting.
Buddy's Pizza
17125 Conant StThis is where Detroit style pizza started.
Lafayette Coney Island
118 W Lafayette BlvdDetroit coneys. Make sure to have cash.
Avalon International Breads
441 W Willis StLocal bakery
Honest John's
488 Selden StBar food with a kitchen open till 2 am.
Detroit Vegan Soul
8029 Agnes StWalking distance from the house.
Brome Modern Eatery
22062 Michigan Ave
Imperial
22828 Woodward AveTacos, hot dogs and margaritas. Need I say more?
Ochre Bakery
4884 Grand River AveFantastic bakery and brunch place.
PizzaPlex
4458 Vernor HwyEntertainment
Claims to be the world's oldest operating jazz club. Strong drinks and soul food. Get there early on the weekends.
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Baker's Keyboard Lounge
20510 LivernoisClaims to be the world's oldest operating jazz club. Strong drinks and soul food. Get there early on the weekends.
Fantastic drinks, Cabaret shows. Not somewhere to hang all night, but a good place to stop.
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Willis Show Bar
4156 3rd AveFantastic drinks, Cabaret shows. Not somewhere to hang all night, but a good place to stop.