
Detroit Block by Block: Michigan Avenue Edition
Story by Stephanie Angelyn Casola | Photos by Sugar House, Slows Bar BQ
Discover Detroit block by block on Michigan Avenue by taking a trip through historic Corktown, stopping at Slows Bar BQ, Bucharest Grill and more!
Explore Detroit's Michigan Avenue
Hear
PJ's Lager House keeps it live and loud with independent and local bands. Check the schedule at the MGM Grand Detroit's event center for major acts, or take a chance at the casino while you're near.
Sip
Try a wine tasting at Motor City Wine or sip a craft cocktail at Sugar House. A short jaunt down the street and you'll find Two James Spirits mixing up cocktails at its cozy round bar. Try out a few game day favorite spots like Nemo's or Corktown Tavern.
See
Though Michigan Avenue begins at the city center – just west of bustling Campus Martius Park, there is so much more to see as you head toward the city's oldest neighborhood. Any journey around Corktown must include a look at the architecture of Michigan Central Station. Closed since 1988 the famous site of the city's history took on a new shine with new windows in 2015. Surrounding the iconic structure is a swath of grassy green knoll known as Roosevelt Park.
Shop
Eldorado General Store can be found in the heart of Corktown and makes for the ideal stop to stock up on treasures for yourself or your home. Find industrial-inspired furnishings and home décor at the new shop on the block, Detroit Artifactry. A car isn't the only mode of transit to try when visiting the Motor City. Hop on two wheels at Detroit Moped Works too.
Stay
The Westin Book Cadillac makes for a comfortable and upscale home away from home nearby. Looking for a respite closer to Corktown? Check out Honor & Folly and you're right in the mix of all the neighborhood has to offer.
Taste
Hope you're hungry. To start, Lafayette Coney Island and American Coney Island may possess the longest coney dog rivalry on the block and in the country. Try both and take a side. Kick off a day in Detroit with breakfast or brunch at Detroit Institute of Bagels, Bobcat Bonnie's for its brunch time Bloody Mary Bar or Brooklyn Street Local for poutine. If you crave shawarma, Bucharest Grill, is where it's at. A mere mention of these hotspots will make your friends hungry.
Got a large group? Grab pizza and wine at Ottava Via.
Take that, Old Chicago Road. What's your favorite stop along Michigan Avenue?
Discover more places to see in Detroit.
Mentioned Attractions And Venues
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Get Directions (877) 888-2121
The evolution of entertainment has arrived at MGM Grand Detroit. Indulge your senses at our…
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Get Directions (313) 962-0123
Detroit demanded a craft cocktail bar, so Sugar House fulfilled the request by offering a…
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Get Directions (313) 964-4800
Detroit's first licensed distillery since prohibition uses local ingredients to produce the finest quality spirits…
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Get Directions (313) 442-1600
Originally opened in 1924, this hotel features an Italian Renaissance design and offers guests the…
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Get Directions (313) 961-7758
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