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Things to Do in Detroit During the Auto Show

Story by Amelia Ritter

The North American International Auto Show is back and better than ever! Having moved from January to September last year, this will be the 116th NAIAS.

Looking for other ways to spend your time while you’re in town from September 13-24? Check out these options below!

Greektown: No trip to Greektown is complete without a visit to Astoria Pastry Shop, the only challenge is picking what you want to try. Make a night of it and press your luck at Greektown Casino. Polish off the night with a stop at Golden Fleece for the best gyro in town.

Renaissance Center: Check out Michigan’s tallest building and Detroit’s iconic skyline staple, the Renaissance Center. While you’re exploring, you’ll have 29 restaurants to choose from, including Joe Muer Seafood, Andiamo, and a 1,100-seat food court.

Detroit People Mover, Photo courtesy of Vito Palmisano

Campus Martius: Hang out at the park and enjoy the fall weather! Grab a bite to eat at Parc or a food truck from Downtown Street Eats. You can also enjoy a cocktail at BrisaBar, an Instagram-worthy new seasonal spot in the park.

Canfield Street: Explore a bit outside of downtown in one of Detroit’s hottest neighborhoods – Midtown. The Shinola flagship store and Jack White’s Third Man Records are must-sees. Midtown is foodie-heaven. Grab a bite at La Feria, or Selden Standard, and wash it down with a brew at Jolly Pumpkin, Motor City Brewing Works, or HopCat.

Detroit Month of Design: Detroit Month of Design is back for its 13th annual citywide celebration of creativity that calls upon designers and the greater Detroit community to come together and celebrate the city’s role as an international design capital. The 2023 festival will host over 70 events and experiences that can be enjoyed in open-air spaces, indoors, on-demand, and virtually. Learn more here.

For more activities, check out our weekend guide and September guide.

Mentioned Attractions And Venues

  • Huntington Place
    Get Directions (313) 877-8777

    Full-service 2.4-million-square-foot convention center with five exhibit halls, 80 meeting rooms and eight banquet rooms…

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  • Detroit Beer Co.
    Get Directions (313) 962-1529

    Enjoy delectable appetizers, salads, pizzas, delicious entrees, unique sandwiches and handcrafted ales and lagers, all…

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  • Pegasus Taverna Restaurant
    Get Directions (313) 964-6800

    Get ready for fun and good food prepared in the open kitchen in the front…

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  • Red Smoke Barbeque
    Get Directions (313) 962-2100

    Red Smoke features classic barbeque fare in an attractive, historic two-story building in Greektown. The…

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  • Golden Fleece
    Get Directions (313) 962-7093

    Traditional Greek food from Gyro, Shish Kabob, Lamb Chops, and Steaks. Enjoy a variety of…

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  • Joe Muer Seafood
    Get Directions (313) 567-6837

    The Midwest's premier seafood restaurant right in the heart of downtown Detroit. Enjoy classic fresh…

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  • Andiamo Detroit Riverfront
    Get Directions (313) 567-6700

    Andiamo is a full-service Italian restaurant with house-made pastas, steaks and chops along with fresh…

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  • Shinola
    Get Directions (313) 285-2390

    As makers of handcrafted watches, bicycles, leather goods and journals, Shinola believes that products should…

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  • Third Man Records
    Get Directions (313) 209-5205

    Hand sanitizer station available for use at the entrance. Third Man Records was originally founded…

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