Things To Do

Forget something for the wedding?

Forget something for the weekend? Don't worry, downtown Detroit has got what you need. Find everything you're looking for on Woodward, the first paved road in the country! WOODWARD ✦H&M ✦CVS ✦Nike ✦LuluLemon ✦Greyson ✦Bonobos ✦Shinola CAPITOL PARK ✦Bird Bee ✦Good Neighbor ✦The Lip Bar OTHER ✦Hot Sam's (Menswear) ✦Plum Market ✦Whole Foods ✦Eastern Market ✦Nest ✦City Bird

Quick Bites

BREAKFAST Iggy's Eggies Avalon Bakery Dime Store Canelle Grand Trunk (Brunch) COFFEE Roasting Plant MadCap Starbucks Coffee Down Under Dessert Oasis The Great Lakes Coffee Roasting LUNCH Shake Shack Potbelly Starbucks Jimmy Johns Which Wich

Looking for somewhere to watch the game?

Gilly's Greenwich Anchor Bar Grand Trunk Central Bar & Kitchen The Brakeman Tin Roof Union Assembly

ACTIVITIES

Campus Martius Park

Head down to Campus Martius for festive fun. See the beautiful lights and spectacular tree for a great photo op Outdoor Ice Skating in the park (skate rental available) Warm up in Cadillac Lodge, a pop up open during the holiday season serving season drinks Support Detroit local businesses by shopping the many pop up shops including food, drinks, gifts and more! Get a forever bracelet from Halie & Co or pick up some Detroit swag Fun Fact* The giant KAWS statue (looks like goth mickey mouse), was purchased by Dan Gilbert an essential part of the revitalization of Detroit, to stand outside of the StockX headquarters. This is where Jesse works!

Detroit Institute of Arts

Like art? The Detroit Institute of Arts has one of the best art collections in the U.S. See over 65,000 artworks from the earliest civilizations to the present. The Detroit Institute of Arts has one of the largest and most significant art collections in the United States.

Motown Museum

Want some culture? Founded in 1985 by Esther Gordy Edwards—former Motown Records executive and sister to Motown founder, Berry Gordy—Motown Museum is home to iconic Hitsville U.S.A., Studio A, and an extensive array of Motown artifacts, photographs, apparel and memorabilia.

EAT

HIROKI-SAN

HIROKI-SAN is an immersive soulful Japanese dining concept deeply rooted in tradition and technique. The restaurant is located in the historical building Book Tower of Detroit, Michigan.

Le Suprême

Le Suprême is a Parisian-inspired brasserie offering exceptional French fare and all-day dining at the restaurant’s bar, alfresco, or in its elegant and inviting dining room. Bonus* walk into the lobby of Book Tower and watch them prepare their fresh pastries!

Mad Nice

Parc

Grab a bite to eat and watch the ice skaters at Parc in Campus Martius. Outside the front door you can find a plaque beneath your feet. The park is where the point of origin of Detroit's coordinate system is located. The point of origin is marked by the medallion embedded in the stone walkway.

San Morello

Located inside the iconic Shinola Hotel, San Morello offers southern Italian cuisine with a cozy mid century modern feel. The menu features authentic wood-fired dishes, pizzas, and house made pastas using local, seasonal ingredients. Check out Evening Bar for a night cap https://www.eveningbar.com/

DRINK

Buhl Bar

Jesse and Emily had many happy hour drinks here after a long day at work on the 16th floor of this historic Detroit building. A Financial District landmark, the Buhl Building was the first skyscraper designed by architect Wirt Rowland. Built for the Buhl real-estate company in 1925, the 27-story, Neogothic-style structure features detailing created by sculptor Corrado Parducci

Checker Bar Detroit

One of our favorite dives, a 2 level bar complete with a digital jukebox, photobooth, the best greasy pizza for a late night snack and tons of arcade games! Fun Fact we went here after we got engaged

Bad Luck Bar

Cocktail Bar ✦ Speakeasy with elite mixologists ✦ ✦ Our door remains locked. Please knock or call for admittance ✦

The Skip

Located in The Belt, one of Detroits green alleys. Decorated with twinkle lights!

Willis Show Bar

Want to see something really fun & different. Guests Bobby & Linda Finkle used to live on 3rd street when they were newly weds 60 years ago! Near to where where Emily and Jesse live now. This bar is somewhere both couples have enjoyed during their respective time living in the Midtown neighborhood. Willis Show Bar is nestled on the corner of Willis and Third in Detroit's historic Cass Corridor. Reborn as an upscale cabaret and classic cocktail bar, Willis provides a unique glimpse into the original "show bar" era. First opened in 1949, Willis was a hot jazz club until the city closed its doors in 1978.