Motown soul, techno beats, and a comeback city that knows how to party
Greektown casino floor, a Tigers game at Comerica, square pizza at Buddy's, Coney dogs at American or Lafayette (pick a side), Woodward Ave bar runs, and a Sunday morning at the Heidelberg Project. The motor-city bachelor — gritty, generous, undefeated on character.
casino • 3-4 hours
Full casino resort with poker room, nightlife, and restaurants
sports event • 3 hours
Downtown ballpark with craft beer, great sightlines, and skyline views
brewery tour • 3 hours
Guided tour hitting Atwater, Batch, and other Detroit breweries
distillery tour • 1 hour
Tour Detroit's first licensed distillery since Prohibition
club • unhinged • $$
Underground techno club that put Detroit on the global dance music map
cocktail bar • chill • $$$
Corktown craft cocktail bar in a vintage building with expert bartenders
lounge • balanced • $$$
Elegant cocktail lounge inside the Detroit Foundation Hotel
Dress code: Smart casual
sports bar • balanced • $
Legendary Corktown sports bar near Comerica Park and Ford Field
lounge • chill • $$$
Art Deco jazz club with live music and cocktails since 1935
bar • balanced • $$
Greektown whiskey bar with 400+ bottles and live music
rooftop • balanced • $$$
Downtown rooftop bar with skyline views atop the Shinola Hotel
bar • unhinged • $
Retro arcade bar with pinball, skee-ball, and cheap drinks
club • unhinged • $$
Underground dance club in an alley behind the Z Lot with DJ sets
bar • chill • $$
Corktown distillery tasting room with craft spirits and cocktails
BBQ • $$ • Best for: group-dinner
Legendary Corktown BBQ with craft beer and a party atmosphere
New American • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Farm-to-table Midtown gem with seasonal shareable plates
American • $ • Best for: late-night
Iconic Detroit coney dog spot open 24 hours
New American • $$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Craft cocktails and small plates in a gorgeous downtown loft space
American • $$ • Best for: brunch
Downtown brunch favorite with creative twists on classics
Pizza • $$ • Best for: dinner
Home of the original Detroit-style square pizza since 1946
New American • $$$$ • Best for: group-dinner
Upscale dining in the Detroit Foundation Hotel's grand firehouse
Pizza • $ • Best for: dinner
Eastern Market thin-crust pizza beloved by locals
American • $$ • Best for: brunch
East Side brunch spot with house-baked everything and long lines
boutique-hotel • Max 2 guests
Detroit's coolest hotel with rooftop bar and artisan everything
boutique-hotel • Max 2 guests
Converted fire department HQ with the acclaimed Apparatus Room
airbnb • Max 10 guests
Full houses in Detroit's hottest neighborhood near bars and restaurants
hotel • Max 2 guests
Casino hotel with nightlife, spa, and entertainment built in
airbnb • Max 8 guests
Lofts near the DIA and Midtown restaurants and bars
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