Things To Do
Dessert Oasis Coffee Roasters Detroit
Great coffee and pastries (with the Olivia Niles stamp of approval). Short walk from Shinola Hotel and across the street from Capitol Park, which is perfect for relaxing and people watching.
Avalon Café and Bakery
Short walk from Shinola Hotel and serves famously good breads and cookies. Perfect spot for a lunch sandwich, especially for Umich Alumni who are missing Avalon from their days in Ann Arbor!
The Apparatus Room
High-end restaurant within walking distance from Shinola Hotel.
Campus Martius Park
Downtown's park. With a beach bar, fountain, restaurant, and shows, there's always a lot to check out while in a fun fishbowl of skyscrappers.
Detroit Riverwalk
Consistently considered one of the best waterfronts in the nation, this 5.5 miles stretch is great to rent a bike, go for a run, or just sit on a bench with ice cream and have some down time.
American Coney Island
The famous, historic Coney Islands: Lafayette and American. Want to be a real Detroiter? Try both and pick your favorite hot dog.
Greektown
A lively strip of nightlife. With sit down restaurants like Pegasus, greasy gyro joints like Golden Fleece, dance clubs like Level Two, and of course the casino, there's a lot happening. Take the People Mover to/from Greektown for a unique public transport experience!
Third Man Records
Jack White's (The White Stripes) label's store. Not only a very fun place to check out, but a central point for a Midtown shopping area with boutiques like City Bird and the original Shinola location. Easy to get to with the QLine.
Detroit Institute of Arts
Stunning collection of art, including the world famous Diego Rivera Murals. Try taking the QLine on Woodward, it drops you off right in front.
Motown Museum
Stand on the same floor as Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and more. A one of a kind Detroit experience.