Things To Do
Eastern Market
Eastern Market is the largest historic public market district in the United States, and the Eastern Market farmer's distribution center is the largest open-air flowerbed market in the United States and has more than 150 foods and specialty businesses. You're in luck! The market is open Saturday mornings from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The BELT
The Belt is a culturally redefined alley in the heart of downtown Detroit. Visit The Skip or Standby for a cocktail, Delux Fluxx to dance the night away, Mootz for pizza or Vicente's for Cuban food. Or just take a stroll through to see the public art.
Belle Isle
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. The park provides spectacular views of Detroit to the North and Canada to the south. It’s home to the James Scott Memorial Fountain, the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory and the Belle Isle Aquarium.
Cannelle Detroit
This French bakery has incredible pastries, bread and coffee. Don't sleep on the chocolate croissants!
Detroit Institute of Arts
The Detroit Institute of Arts, located in Midtown Detroit, Michigan, has one of the largest and most significant art collections in the United States. The museum contains 100 galleries of art from around the world, including frescoes from Diego Rivera, Vincent van Gogh including a self-portrait of Vincent van Gogh and The Window by Henri Matisse. The DIA collection is regarded as among the top six museums in the United States with an encyclopedic collection which spans the globe from ancient Egyptian and European works to contemporary art
Buddy's Pizza
Detroit-style pizza started with Buddy's in 1946. This casual restaurant would be the perfect spot for a bite for lunch or on your way home.
Detroit Riverfront
The Detroit International Riverfront extends from the Ambassador Bridge to Belle Isle and was voted Best Riverwalk in America by the USA TODAY three years in a row.
The Siren Café
This beautiful, small coffee shop is in the Siren Hotel, across the street from the venue. Open from 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. every day.
Motown Museum
"Hitsville U.S.A." is the nickname given to Motown's first headquarters and recording studio. Stand in Studio A, where your favorite artists and groups recorded much-loved music, and view the restored upper flat where Berry Gordy lived with his young family during the company’s earliest days.
Rocco's Italian Deli
Want the best meatball sub in Detroit? Head to Rocco's. They also have delicious salads, pasta, and Italian meats, cheese and wine to-go.
Campus Martius Park
Campus Martius Park, in the heart of downtown Detroit, is a popular gathering space for events, like the city's Christmas tree lighting, and hosts a 'beach' bar during the summer months where you can grab a drink with your toes in the sand.
Iggy's Eggies
Get a great breakfast sandwich or burrito at this quick-stop walk-up window.
Detroit Historical Museum
The Detroit Historical Museum provides a great look at Detroit's past and present. It chronicles the history of the city from cobblestone streets and 19th century stores to the auto assembly line and the legacy of Detroit's music.