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Visiting the Detroit Area? Things I love around town!
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items Where good vibes, good eats, and good company collide.
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Restaurants
My go-to places for last minute great food!
Love the Steak Bites, my other half loves the pizza! Great drinks and Keno!
The Black Label Tavern Livonia
Best Chicken Lemonato and Gyro Bowls!
The Greek – Greektown Detroit
The chicken marsala is to die for! And don't even get me started on the Espresso Martini's!
Luigi's Trattoria Pizzeria
OMG! What incredible food! You'll never want to leave!
Prism
I can be GF here and the drink are great! The atmosphere and people are a vibe all their own!
Basement Burger Bar Farmington
Totally worth any wait you may have! They have mimosa flights the last time I went! Mother's Day Brunch was fun!
MI.MOSA
Fun and Fast! Great drinks and depending on location - PATIO!
Sidecar Slider Bar
Once a church, now a community café with soul. Grab a latte, post up with your laptop, or sip wine on the patio like it’s your sacred ritual. The vibes are warm, the coffee is strong, and the setting? Nothing short of divine.
The Congregation
They’ve been putting the real sparkle in Bloomfield since 1953. Whether you're popping the question, celebrating yourself, or just trying to outshine your sister-in-law, Fredrick’s has the perfect piece. Classic, custom, and just bougie enough to fee...
Jewelry Store | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Fredrick Jewelers
Women-owned, Bloomfield Hills-based, and delivering over 2,000 gourmet plant-based meals every week. Order by Sunday night, and by Tuesday you’re feasting on chef-crafted, globally inspired, whole-food dishes without lifting a pan. Healthy has never ...
miroh
Famous for their fries, once called “crack fries” until they changed up the branding (don’t worry, they’re still addictive). Add a massive beer list, funky décor, and a menu full of spin off the comfort food, and you’ve got the perfect pre-show or po...
HopCat | A Local Craft Beer Bar
Want dinner with a story? The Whitney’s Victorian mansion nails it, fine dining, ghost tours, and one iconic dessert menu.
The Whitney - Iconic Detroit Restaurant
Bright, seasonal, and full of Detroit flavor. Chartreuse serves farm-to-table dishes and craft cocktails in a space that’s as colorful as the food.
Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails
Farmers Markets
Detroit Farmers Market
Farmington Farmers & Artisans Market
This is my weekend! The variety and I love supporting the local farmers and artists!
Eastern Market
Hair Salons
Love Jennifer at The Hair Foundation! She is amazing! Actually, everyone there is absolutely crazy-good and friendly and great at their craft! I have been seeing Jen for over 10 years. I set up my appointments months in advance but there is always so...
The Hair Foundation
Spa, Skin, Massage
The best in skin! Loved my experience with Microneedling!
ABBY & Company
Tokyo-meets-Midtown: scalp treatments + essential oils + massage header under one elegant roof. Bonus? You can get your nails done while you detox your mind.
Japanese Head Spa — DUO Head Spa & Nails
Where relaxation meets luxury. Known for its exceptional Swedish, deep tissue, and aromatherapy massages, this spa also offers hot stone, sports massage, couples packages, and signature body treatments. Guests rave about the skilled therapists, champ...
Home - Spa Mariana
Luxury, calm, and city skyline vibes. Deep massages, facials, and a heated saltwater pool, the ultimate downtown spa escape.
IMMERSE spa - MGM Grand Detroit
Classic spa day done right — robes, tea, aromatherapy, and every massage or facial combo you can imagine. Feels like instant exhale.
Spa Services | Detroit, MI |Woodhouse Spa
Hidden gem alert. Tucked inside The Detroit Club, couples massages, saltwater grotto, infrared sauna, and full-body bliss.
Soak Spa — The Detroit Club
A short drive from downtown. Cozy, elegant, and known for glowing facials & next-level massages. Perfect for a solo recharge.
Massage Services at Rivage - Rivage Day Spa
Night out around town
Hollywood Casino! Great pours at the bar! Rooms with great views of the city!
Hollywood Casino at Greektown | Detroit's Top Destination
Not a bad seat in the house! Get there!
Fox Theatre
Fun before, after and during Detroit games or just whenever! Great place with great people
Bookie's Bar & Grille
Always Packed. Always Fun. Always singing so loud!
The Old Shillelagh - Detroit's #1 Irish Pub Since 1975
Fun time in the summer! Always a great vibe and great music!
Level Two Bar & Rooftop
You'll get the city charm and the Russell charm here! The Tour is amazing!
Russell Brothers City Tours
Glass blowing, food, drinks! What else could you want in an experience?!
Glass Academy
Equal parts craft brewery, coffeehouse, and community hangout. Whether you’re starting the day with a latte or ending it with a hazy IPA, this place nails the “stay awhile” vibe. Bonus points for their art-covered walls and creative collaborations wi...
Ferndale Project
Detroit’s Book Tower is back! Fully restored and ready for you. Stay at the ROOST hotel, dine in luxe restaurants & bars, host events in its skylit ballroom, sip cocktails on the rooftop, and peek into Detroit history with its exhibition and art ...
Book Tower Detroit
Detroit’s go-to for dance nights and DJ sets. Open-air patio, house and techno beats, and that electric local energy that keeps the city moving.
TV Lounge
High-energy club with lights, sound, and VIP vibes. Expect big crowds, DJ sets, and the full downtown Detroit party scene.
The Annex Detroit - Premier Nightlife Destination
Rooftop cocktails with a skyline view. Elegant, moody, and perfect for conversation, date nights, or a chill start before a night out.
The Monarch Club - World-Class Rooftop Bar in Detroit
Classic craft cocktails done right. Cozy, low-lit, and full of Detroit charm, ideal for pre-dinner drinks or ending the night slow.
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Personal Services
One of my faves! What a talent!
T. Rosa Studios, LLC
Great sprays, red light, lay down, stand up!
Novi Beach Club Tanning
Royal Oak’s bright, airy nail salon that swaps chemical fumes for vegan, cruelty-free polish and over 700 color options. 💅 Whether you’re going bold or neutral, you’ll leave with nails (and lungs) that thank you.
Home - Sunlight Nail Bar
Tours
If you're gonna explore Detroit, do it with someone who actually knows the soul of the city. Greg’s got stories you won’t find on Google and vibes that feel like Motown meets front-porch storytelling. Don’t sleep on this one, it’s the tour locals rec...
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Step inside Hitsville U.S.A. and walk the same floor where legends like Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, and Marvin Gaye recorded their hits. The tour takes you through Motown’s humble beginnings and lets you stand in Studio A, the very heart of the sound ...
Motown Museum | Home of Hitsville U.S.A.
Had to share this one! Michigan Central is absolutely gorgeous again! Perfect for a tour, an event, or just soaking in the holiday vibes. ❤️
Michigan Central - Visit
The DIA isn’t just for art lovers, it’s for weddings, private events, and unforgettable photos. Timeless, elegant, and unmistakably Detroit.
Detroit Institute of Arts Museum
This is Detroit art at its rawest and realest. The Heidelberg Project is an open-air art experience built from found objects, bold colors, and pure resilience. 💛
The Heidelberg Project
Shopping
Where your brain goes to brunch. This indie gem in Midtown specializes in nonfiction that feeds your mind—wellness, culture, history, and the kind of books that make you say, “Wait, why didn’t I know this?” Bonus points for the vibes: cozy, curious, ...
Source Booksellers
Part art gallery, part vintage shop, part “where did you even find this?” marketplace. Every visit feels different, with rotating local makers, artists, and treasure hunters under one roof. Perfect for picking up gifts that guarantee you won’t get th...
A Metro Detroit Must-Visit Destination — THE RUST BELT MARKET
Detroit (Midtown) You can’t come to Detroit and skip Shinola. This homegrown brand is known for its handcrafted watches, leather goods, bikes, and stationery! All made with a meticulous eye for design. The flagship is part showroom, part love letter ...
Shinola
Detroit (Cass Corridor) The place for Detroit-made gifts that are cool, not cheesy. Stocked with locally designed art prints, home goods, stationery, and cheeky Detroit-themed merch, it’s the perfect stop when you want a souvenir you’ll actually use.
Our Story
Detroit (Cass Corridor) Jack White’s vinyl paradise and a love letter to analog sound. Browse exclusive pressings, quirky merch, and even step into the in-store recording booth to cut your own track. A must-visit for music lovers and anyone who appre...
Detroit Store
Detroit (East Jefferson) Since 1903, this National Historic Landmark has been crafting the ceramic tiles that show up in Detroit’s most iconic buildings. Tour the studio, shop heirloom-quality pieces, or even take a class to create your own, a perfec...
Pewabic Pottery
Detroit (Midtown) Part gallery, part gift shop, and all local talent. This nonprofit showcases rotating exhibits from Detroit’s artists, with original works and affordable prints you can take home. It’s like stepping into the city’s creative heartbea...
Detroit Artists Market -
Ferndale, A crate-digger’s dream and a time machine for music lovers. Believe me, we have spent HOURS in here! Flip through rows of vinyl, rare pressings, cassettes, and music memorabilia in this indie record store that’s pure analog magic.
Found Sound (@foundsoundvinyl)
Tour the jaw-dropping lobby and promenade, join a behind-the-scenes architecture tour (vaults + history!), browse the shops/cafés in the former banking hall, snap insane photo ops, and even host events or weddings (Promenade + 32nd-floor views). A mu...
The Guardian Building