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May 14, 2022
Detroit, MI
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Meghan & Jayson

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Please see below for recommendations for nearby museums, casinos, eateries, bars, and transportation options around Detroit.

Detroit Institute of Arts

5200 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
, (313) 833-7900

Highlights include Rodin’s 'The Thinker', Diego Rivera’s 'Detroit Industry' mural, and Vincent van Gogh’s 'Self-Portrait'. ~1.9 mi. from Shinola Hotel.

Motown Museum

2648 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48208
, (313) 875-2264

The studio where Motown artists recorded between 1959 and 1972, showcasing Motown music memorabilia. ~3.5 mi from Shinola Hotel.

Henry Ford Museum

20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, MI 48124
, 313-982-6001

A large museum celebrating innovation, with exhibits that include JFK’s limousine from Dallas, the bus on which Rosa Parks was arrested, the chair in which Lincoln was assassinated, and vintage automobiles and locomotives. ~12 mi. from Shinola Hotel.

Greenfield Village

20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn, MI 48124

A living history museum featuring the Wright brothers’ bicycle shop and home, a replica of Thomas Edison’s Menlo park, Henry Ford’s birthplace, and exhibitions by glass-blowers, tinsmiths, etc. ~12 mi. from Shinola Hotel.

MGM Grand Casino Detroit

1777 3rd Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
, (877) 888-2121

The largest and busiest of Detroit’s three casinos. ~0.8 mi. from Shinola Hotel (although we recommend you drive or uber to this casino rather than walk).

MotorCity Casino Hotel

2901 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
, (866) 782-9622

~1.8 mi. from Shinola Hotel (although we recommend you drive or uber to this casino rather than walk).

Greektown Casino

555 East Lafayette Street, Detroit, MI 48226
, (313) 223-2999

~0.5 mi. from Shinola Hotel. You can take the People Mover to this casino.

Comerica Park

2100 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
, (313) 962-4000

The Detroit Tigers will play the Oakland Athletics from May 9-12 and the Baltimore Orioles from May 13-15 at Comerica Park. The field is located ~0.5 mi. from Shinola Hotel.

Detroit Riverwalk

Detroit Riverwalk, Detroit, MI

A walking and biking path that stretches 3.5 miles along the Detroit River and passes the GM Renaissance Center, restaurants, a carousel, and parks. ~0.9 mi. from Shinola Hotel.

Eastern Market

Detroit, MI

A large, bustling farmers’ market, open Saturday from 6:00 a.m.-4 p.m. ~1.3 mi. from Shinola Hotel.

Belle Isle

Detroit, MI

An island park in the Detroit River that includes an aquarium, a conservatory, a Great Lakes museum, and a nature center. ~4 mi. from Shinola Hotel.

The Hudson Cafe

1241 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
, (313) 237-1000

Popular breakfast spot. ~0.3 mi from Shinola Hotel.

Lafayette Coney Island

118 West Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226
, (313) 964-8198

The famous places to go in Detroit if you crave hot dogs covered in chili. ~0.5 mi. from Shinola Hotel.

Cliff Bell's

2030 Park Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
, (313) 961-2543

Jazz bar. ~0.6 mi. from Shinola Hotel.

Greektown

Detroit, MI

A neighborhood dominated by Greek restaurants. ~0.8 mi. from Shinola Hotel.

Hockeytown Cafe

2301 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
, (313) 471-3400

A sports bar and restaurant featuring Detroit Red Wings memorabilia. ~0.9 mi. from Shinola Hotel.

Broadway Street People Mover Station

Broadway Street, Detroit, MI 48226
, 313-224-2160

Please see the travel tab to see more details on the Detroit People Mover.

QLINE Campus Martius Station

Detroit, MI 48226

Please see the travel tab for more information on the QLine.

Z Park Garage A

1234 Library Street, Detroit, MI 48226
, (888) 300-9833

This parking garage is 500 ft and 0.1 miles from Shinola Hotel and the Element Hotel, respectively. Rates and other information provided on the 'Travel' page.

Detroit Beer Co.

1529 Broadway Street, Detroit, MI 48226
, (313) 962-1529

Detroit Beer Co. is a microbrewery located 0.2 miles from Shinola Hotel and <500 feet from the Element Hotel. 7-9 fresh house brews are offered daily along with a rotating beer list. The menu features American cuisine including appetizers, salads, pizzas, pastas, and sandwiches. This is a hot-spot during home Tigers games, and has several TVs using showing a variety of games.

Shinola Hotel

1400 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
, (313) 356-1400

The location for the ceremony and reception.

Element Detroit at the Metropolitan

33 John R Street, Detroit, MI 48226
, (313) 306-2400

A hotel located very close to the ceremony and reception space. Please see the 'Travel' page for more details on booking a room in our wedding block.

GM Renaissance Center (RenCen)

Detroit, MI 48243

The Renaissance Center (also known as the GM Renaissance Center and nicknamed the RenCen) is a group of seven interconnected skyscrapers in Downtown Detroit. The Renaissance Center complex is on the Detroit International Riverfront and is owned by General Motors as its world headquarters. The central tower, the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, is the third tallest all-hotel skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. It has been the tallest building in Michigan since it was erected in 1977 with 73 stories, and it has its own zip code (48243). It has retail and 29 casual and fine dining options including Joe Muer Seafood and Andiamo. It is right on the waterfront next to the 3 miles of spectacular walkways and bikeways along the revitalized riverwalk. There is a bar and restaurant located at the top of the RenCen scheduled to open in 2019 with great views of Detroit and Canada.

Jacoby's German Biergarten

624 Brush Street, Detroit, MI 48226
, 313-962-7067

The rehearsal dinner and welcome party will be held at Jacoby's. Jacoby's has been serving German cuisine to Detroiters for over 100 years! Albert Jacoby took over the bar/tavern in 1904, making Jacoby's one of Detroit's oldest standing bars.

Bricktown People Mover Station

503 East Fort Street, Detroit, MI 48226
, (517) 643-0957

This stop is the closest people mover stop to Jacoby's (where the rehearsal dinner and the welcome party will be held). Please see the travel tab to see more details on the Detroit People Mover.

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