Great spot for ice skating in the heart of downtown! Campus Martius Park is Detroit’s official gathering place that connects Detroit's main streets Woodward Avenue and Michigan Avenue, and is one of 6 downtown parks. Surrounded by some of Detroit's best bars, restaurants, and historical monuments and architecture, Campus Martius is a great starting point to your Detroit tour! Keep an eye out for the famous Spirit of Detroit statue, pop up food stands and craft markets, and an outdoor biergarten. Up to date events for all of the parks can be found here: http://downtowndetroitparks.com/.
Check out the glass house shops at the holiday market. Nearby, in the Cadillac Lodge, you can enjoy entertainment and tasty treats such as homemade soup, charcuterie boxes by Thyme & Honey, cinnamon donuts, and lemonade and create-your-own hot chocolate or coffee from Bea’s.
The DIA, located in Midtown Detroit, has one of the largest and most significant art collections in the US and houses Diego Rivera's "Detroit Industry" frescoes depicting the auto industry at Ford Motor Company.
For car aficionados or history buffs, the Henry Ford museum is a must-see. The museum preserves artifacts from the Industrial Revolution and other historical highlights such as JFK's presidential limousine, Abraham Lincoln's chair from Ford's Theatre, Thomas Edison's laboratory, and the Rosa Parks bus. Don't miss out on the Rouge Factory tour to see a modernized assembly plant in action.
The Guardian Building is one of the most significant and striking Art Deco skyscrapers in the world and represents a past era enriched by people who believed in the success of Detroit and its many cultures. The building has been designated a National Historic Landmark. Free tours are available here: https://puredetroit.rezgo.com.
You will see Coney Island diners all over the city, but Lafayette is one of the most well-known (and best, in our opinion). Famed for their chili-topped hot dogs and fries (and bitter rival with American Coney Island next door), coney dogs are a must whether it's 12pm or 12am. Cash-only!
Authentic Mexican street fare
Hip, trendy Italian restaurant prepping wood-fired pizza & handmade pasta with seasonal ingredients.
Classic grub like ribs, burgers, wings & pizza, plus cocktails, in an airy venue with funky decor.
Chic eatery serving Lebanese staples such as falafel, meat dishes & hummus, plus creative cocktails.
Fried chicken & sides showcased at this sizable venue that has craft beers, foosball tables & TVs.
Colorful bar with a large outdoor space for frozen drinks, craft cocktails & a thoughtful beer list.
Contemporary dining space with Mexican standards like burritos plus margaritas.
Retro-style diner serving milkshakes & comfort food for brunch and dinner
Relaxed eatery dishing breakfast all day & American classics in a down-home setting with a jukebox.
Old shipping containers turned into an indoor venue featuring local street vendors, bars, an art gallery & a stage.