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Things To Do

The Wedding Website of Erin Sheehan and Rob Swales
We hope you enjoy exploring Detroit - here is a list of a few of our favorite places. *Please note, we are unsure how many of these local treasures have been impacted by the pandemic however hope you can safely support some of our favorite local businesses.
Lafayette Coney Island

Lafayette Coney Island

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

The best coney dogs in the world. This is a must.

Tiger Stadium Site

Tiger Stadium Site

Detroit, MI 48216
, (313) 833-1600

See the historical sight of the Detroit Tigers, now the Detroit Police Athletic League. Also where Rob proposed to Erin!

Greenfield Village

Greenfield Village

Dearborn, MI 48124

Great option if you have some extra time to spend the whole day at Greenfield Village / Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn (about 20 minutes outside of downtown Detroit). Stop for some Middle Eastern lunch while you are in Dearborn!

Belle Isle

Belle Isle

Detroit, MI

Great views of downtown Detroit and The Detroit River. The 987-acre Belle Isle Park is the largest island park in the United States.

Detroit Riverwalk

Detroit Riverwalk

Detroit Riverwalk, Detroit, MI

Scenic walking path along the Detroit River with views of Canada, the Ambassador Bridget and downtown.

Eastern Market

Eastern Market

Detroit, MI

Urban farmer's market open Saturdays

Campus Martius

Detroit, MI 48226

Center of downtown Detroit, very close to Lafayette Coney Island!

Motown Museum

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

Astro Coffee

2124 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48216
, (313) 808-0351

Support the Sheehan's neighbors by getting local delicious espresso!

Slows BBQ

2138 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48216
, (313) 962-9828

Hot spot for great BBQ and home to "The Yardbird" - voted one of the top 3 Best Sandwiches in America

Nemo's Bar

1384 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
, (313) 965-3180

Classic Detroit Sports Bar worth the visit just to look at the photos on their walls! Legendary burgers as well :)

The Sugar House

2130 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48216
, (313) 962-0123

Small spot for great craft cocktails! Try Erin's favorite - "Gin Branch" or Rob's favorite - a classic Sazerac

Two James Spirits

2445 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48216
, (313) 964-4800

Cocktail Bar that distills their own whiskey and gin

Batch Brewing Company

1400 Porter Street, Detroit, MI 48216
, (313) 338-8008

Great local brewery and really good appetizers too!

Mudgie's Deli and Bar

1413 Brooklyn Street, Detroit, MI 48226
, (313) 961-2000

Classic deli sandwiches - located next to Most Holy Trinity where Erin went to kindergarten and first grade.

Takoi

2520 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48216
, (313) 855-2864

Trendy Thai food that Rob took Erin to the night before he proposed. Reservations encouraged!

ima

2015 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48216
, (313) 502-5959

Have the spicy edamame. Trust us.

Ottava Via

1400 Michigan Avenue, Detroit, MI 48216
, (313) 962-5500

Not our favorite food, but they have a great bocce ball court in the back patio.

Green Dot Stables

2200 West Lafayette Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48216
, (313) 962-5588

Sliders.

Mexican Village Restaurant

2600 Bagley Street, Detroit, MI 48216
, (313) 237-0333

Authentic and delicious.

Buddy's Pizza

1565 Broadway Street, Detroit, MI 48226
, (313) 765-1500

Detroit style pizza - can't beat it!

Mink Detroit

1701 Trumbull, Detroit, MI 48216
, (313) 379-6465

We haven't tried this place yet, but we love oysters and are excited there is an oyster place in Corktown!

The Belt

The Belt, Detroit, MI 48226

An alley filled with art and bars - great spot for a stroll

Comerica Park

Comerica Park

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

Current home of the Detroit Tigers. Schedule/Ticket Information: https://www.mlb.com/tigers/tickets Tour Information: https://www.mlb.com/tigers/ballpark/tours

Little Caesars Arena

Little Caesars Arena

2645 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
, (313) 471-7000

Home of the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons: Schedule/Tickets: https://www.nba.com/pistons/tickets Tour information: https://www.nhl.com/redwings/tickets/group-tickets/arena-tours

Monument to Joe Louis

Monument to Joe Louis

5 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226
Detroit Institute of Art

Detroit Institute of Art

1001 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226

Greektown Casino

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

MGM Grand Detroit

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

Ambassador Bridge

Ambassador Bridge, Windsor, ON, Canada

Windsor

Windsor, ON, Canada

Don't forget your passport! You can use the bridge or the tunnel. Detroit is the only city in the U.S. where you can look South at Canada.

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