The DIA is consistently ranked among the top art museums in the U.S., earning the #1 spot in the USA Today 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for 2023 and 2024, and #2 in 2025 and 2026.
It is the largest indoor–outdoor museum complex in the United States. One of our favorite spots!
Detroit's Eastern Market is widely recognized as the largest historic outdoor farmers market district in the United States. Founded in 1841 and operating at its current location since 1891, it features over 225 vendors on Saturdays, 6 massive sheds, and spans over 43 acres.
Beautiful train station newly restored in 2024. Where Maxx proposed!
Garden bowl is the oldest continuously operating bowling alley in the country. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. Great place to go for pizza, beer, and bowling!
Belle Isle Park, a 985-acre island park located in the Detroit River near downtown Detroit. 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, the Belle Isle Aquarium, the Ralph Wilson Gateway, a golf course and many more cultural and natural attractions. Visitors can also swim at the designated swim beach, ride bicycles, fish, paddle and more.
Campus Martius Park is a Detroit treasure. For two years in a row, Campus Martius has been named the # 1 Public Square in the U.S. by USA Today. In the heart of Downtown, Campus Martius Park is Detroit’s Gathering Place for both residents and visitors.
Our #1 favorite restaurant in the city.
Restaurant at Shinola Hotel - great for all meals. Enjoy a cocktail in the "living room" right outside the lobby. Shinola is the premier watch and leather designer in Detroit.
Best Indian food in the city. Special to us since we met in India!
Think European mountain lodge, complete with a wood-burning fireplace. One of our favorite dinner spots.
Best burger, hands down.
Casual Italian. A long time family favorite.
Casual Pizza. You can do take-out (no delivery).
Our favorite brunch spot!
Old school Italian. Think mob vibes. Best lasagna.
Old school Detroit chophouse.
The best French bakery in town! You cannot go wrong with any croissant, pastry, or coffee on the menu.
Top of the Renaissance building - Views of entire city & Canada.
Modern Lebanese staples.
Great seafood & oysters.
Our favorite neighborhood bar! Think "Cheers" but better.
A drink at the ghost bar is a must!
Some of the best craft cocktails. Casual. Very large bar selection.
Great rooftop bar overlooking the city.
Very causal. Pick a bottle & take it to the patio. Great Corktown location. Live music/DJs are frequent.
Tokens for drinks. Great fried chicken. Beer pong.
Casual sports bar, best bar food.
Newly renovated into bar/B&B and art studio. Up and coming neighborhood. Great vibes.
Best craft cocktails on the east side. Dog friendly.
Family friendly. Open patio. Great craft beer selection.
Siren Hotel bar - classy & good cocktails. Great location.
For the 20 something year-olds. Bar downtown.
Bookstore & bar.
Detroit house & techno music. Grandma is probably not going here.