Skip to content
57°F
0
Saved
Navigation
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Getting Around
    • Weather & Average Temperatures
    • Detroit Travel Guide
    • Newsletter Sign-Up
    • Explore Detroit Pass
    • International Visitors
    • VISITEURS INTERNATIONAUX
    • Contact Us
  • Things to Do
    • Detroit Auto Culture
    • Arts & Culture
    • Live Music
    • Cruises & Tours
    • Family Fun
    • Outdoors
    • LGBTQ
    • Shopping
    • Entertainment & Nightlife
    • Sports
    • Spas & Wellness
    • Itineraries
  • Detroit Vibe Blog
  • Events
    • Annual Events
    • Submit Your Event
  • Destinations
    • Downtown Detroit
    • Macomb
    • Oakland
    • Wayne
    • Windsor, Canada
  • Food & Drink
    • Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries
    • Eats in the D
  • Where to Stay
  • Detroit Experiences
    • Digital Passes
  • Meetings & Groups
  • Partnership
  • Who We Are
  • Media Resources
  • Home

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

  • MGM Grand Detroit — Casino
    Get Directions (877) 888-2121

    The evolution of entertainment has arrived at MGM Grand Detroit. Indulge your senses at our…

    Learn More
  • Sugar House
    Get Directions (313) 962-0123

    Detroit demanded a craft cocktail bar, so Sugar House fulfilled the request by offering a…

    Learn More
  • Two James Spirits
    Get Directions (313) 964-4800

    Detroit's first licensed distillery since prohibition uses local ingredients to produce the finest quality spirits…

    Learn More
  • The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
    Get Directions (313) 442-1600

    Originally opened in 1924, this hotel features an Italian Renaissance design and offers guests the…

    Learn More
  • American Coney Island
    Get Directions (313) 961-7758

    Since 1917, the distinctive taste of a specially seasoned hot dog, secret recipe chili, fine…

    Learn More

You May Also Like

Detroit Rebound Series: Pure Michigan

Renee Monforton – V.P. Marketing discusses strategies for reopening Detroit for leisure and meeting visitors…

Learn More

6 Reasons to Visit Legoland Discovery Center Michigan

Legoland Discovery Center Michigan at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets is the only one of its…

Learn More

See Science Come to Life at the Detroit Michigan Science Center

Located on John R in downtown Detroit, the Michigan Science Center “inspires curious minds of…

Learn More
Start Planning
Your Trip Today
Let's Go
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Getting Around
    • Weather & Average Temperatures
    • Detroit Travel Guide
    • Newsletter Sign-Up
    • Explore Detroit Pass
    • International Visitors
    • VISITEURS INTERNATIONAUX
    • Contact Us
  • Things to Do
    • Detroit Auto Culture
    • Arts & Culture
    • Live Music
    • Cruises & Tours
    • Family Fun
    • Outdoors
    • LGBTQ
    • Shopping
    • Entertainment & Nightlife
    • Sports
    • Spas & Wellness
    • Itineraries
  • Detroit Vibe Blog
  • Events
    • Annual Events
    • Submit Your Event
  • Destinations
    • Downtown Detroit
    • Macomb
    • Oakland
    • Wayne
    • Windsor, Canada
  • Food & Drink
    • Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries
    • Eats in the D
  • Where to Stay
  • Detroit Experiences
    • Digital Passes
  • Meetings & Groups
  • Partnership
  • Who We Are
  • Media Resources

211 W. Fort Street
Suite 1000
Detroit, MI 48226

800-DETROIT (338-7648)

  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2023 Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau. All rights reserved.
Cookies & Privacy

We ask that you read the following terms of use, which constitutes a license that covers your use of this website and any transactions that you engage in through this website (“AGREEMENT”). Legal/Privacy Policy

Experience Builder
Quick Search
Search
Top Stories

Detroit Auto Culture

The whole world knows it – Detroit is THE Motor City. From Henry Ford to…

Learn More

Live Music

Aside from being known as the Motor City, Detroit is also commonly known as Motown…

Learn More
The Detroit Princess Riverboat floats beneath the Ambassador Bridge at dusk.

Cruises & Tours

Yacht cruises, pub crawls, home tours, bike rides and beyond. Set yourself up with hassle-free…

Learn More
Child at Outdoor Adventure Center

Family Fun

Bring the whole family to Detroit for an educational and fun vacation. Museums, zoos, parks…

Learn More
Location Map
Email Newsletter

Would you like to get the insider’s scoop on the best things to do and experience in Detroit? Take the first step and sign up for the Detroit Vibe email update.

Sign Up