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neighborhoods

Corktown Smells Like Yeast and Ambition

Corktown Smells Like Yeast and Ambition Detroit's oldest surviving neighborhood. Michigan Central Station looms at the end of 14th Street — that Beaux-Arts r...

May 10, 2026 · Claudia Werner
tips

Off the Radar: Detroit Spots Only Locals Know

Every city has its well-known attractions, but the real magic of Detroit lies in the places and experiences that don't make it into the guidebooks. After yea...

May 10, 2026 · Claudia Werner
outdoors

Belle Isle at Dawn

Belle Isle at Dawn 982 acres in the Detroit River between the city and Windsor, Ontario. Cross the MacArthur Bridge at six AM when the light is pink and the ...

May 10, 2026 · Claudia Werner
culture

The DIA's Rivera Court Is Worth the Trip From Anywhere

The DIA's Rivera Court Is Worth the Trip From Anywhere The Detroit Institute of Arts on Woodward Avenue. I came for Diego Rivera, and I won't pretend otherwi...

May 9, 2026 · Claudia Werner
events

Upcoming Events in Detroit

Here are the top events and happenings in Detroit, Michigan for the upcoming season. From annual festivals to sports, concerts, and cultural celebrations — m...

May 9, 2026 · Claudia Werner
neighborhoods

Corktown's Morning Routine

Corktown's Morning Routine Detroit's oldest neighborhood, Irish since the 1840s, and its resurrection from post-industrial abandonment to the city's most vit...

May 9, 2026 · Claudia Werner
outdoors

Belle Isle: Olmsted's Least-Known Masterwork

Belle Isle: Olmsted's Least-Known Masterwork 982-acre island in the Detroit River, Olmsted-designed in the 1880s. The Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory is t...

May 8, 2026 · Claudia Werner
dining

Detroit Dining Guide: Where the Locals Eat

Detroit, Michigan has a dining scene that reflects the soul of the city. From beloved institutions to exciting new arrivals, here are six restaurants you abs...

May 8, 2026 · Claudia Werner
culture

The DIA Survived Bankruptcy and Earned Its Collection

The DIA Survived Bankruptcy and Earned Its Collection In 2013, Detroit's bankruptcy threatened to liquidate the art to pay creditors. Citizens of three count...

May 8, 2026 · Claudia Werner
culture

The Guardian Building: Detroit's Art Deco Heartbeat

The Guardian Building: Detroit's Art Deco Heartbeat 500 Griswold Street, downtown. Completed 1929. The nine-story lobby is a cathedral for commerce — glazed ...

May 7, 2026 · Claudia Werner
tips

Top 10 Things To Do in Detroit

Whether you're visiting Detroit, Michigan for the first time or looking for something new to do this weekend, here are our picks for the ten best experiences...

May 7, 2026 · Claudia Werner
news

Welcome to visitdetroit.chat

Welcome to visitdetroit.chat — your go-to local guide for everything happening in Detroit, Michigan! Whether you're a lifelong resident, a recent transplant,...

May 6, 2026 · Claudia Werner
nightlife

Detroit's Night Is in Corktown and Eastern Market

Detroit's Night Is in Corktown and Eastern Market Corktown around Michigan and Trumbull runs the bar scene Detroit's comeback reshaped — Nancy Whiskey (Detro...

Apr 18, 2026 · Milo Saldana
adult

Detroit's Gentleman's Clubs Are a Regional Institution

Detroit's Gentleman's Clubs Are a Regional Institution Detroit has the largest strip-club market in the Midwest outside Chicago. The Booby Trap, Penthouse Cl...

Apr 18, 2026 · Magnus Voss
news

Downtown Street Eats Returns to Cadillac Square for 2026

Downtown Street Eats Returns to Cadillac Square for 2026 One of Detroit's most beloved weekday rituals rolls back into Cadillac Square on Monday. Downtown St...

Apr 10, 2026 · Claudia Werner
entertainment

Stevie Nicks and P!nk Both Booked for Little Caesars Arena This October

Stevie Nicks and P!nk Both Booked for Little Caesars Arena This October October at Little Caesars Arena is going to be big. Two of the most successful female...

Apr 10, 2026 · Claudia Werner

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