Visit Detroit | Cue Up the QLine

1. NORTH END/NEW CENTER

2. MIDTOWN

3. THE DISTRICT DETROIT

4. DOWNTOWN

1. NORTH END/NEW CENTER

Grand Boulevard Station

DO: See Detroit’s biggest art object, the Fisher Building, and explore the boutiques on the first level. If you’re looking to relax for a second, grab a seat in New Center Park across from the Fisher. Plus, the Motown Museum is just a mile away.

EAT: Avalon Bakery has an outpost right next to New Center Park for quick breakfast items. Cuisine bills itself as having a modern European dining experience. Fisher Bakery inside the Fisher Building serves delicious paninis and coffees.

Baltimore Street Station

DO: TEN Nail Bar expanded from it’s Capitol Park location to New Center. Grab a first-class mani and pedi–and a glass of wine, too. The Amtrak train station isn’t far from here.

EAT: Yum Village serves Afro-Caribbean food, perfect for a spicy and quick lunch. The Kitchen by Cooking with Que has delicious vegan food for lunch every day.

DRINK: Northern Lights Lounge has your classic bar food, no-frills drinks and live music. Step inside Kiesling, a century-old bar that was restored to serve craft and classic cocktails in Detroit’s Milwaukee Junction neighborhood.

SHOP: Urbanum sells cute housewares and gifts. Ferne is a women’s clothing boutique with modern styles at reasonable prices.

Amsterdam Street Station

EAT: Stop here for lunch at Z’s Villa or Detroit’s Mediterranean favorite, Bucharest Grill. Their shawarmas are enormous!

2. MIDTOWN

Ferry Street + Warren Avenue Stations

DO: Categorized as Detroit’s Cultural District stations, these stops put you a short distance from the Detroit Institute of Arts and Detroit Historical Museum as well as the city’s public library, museum of African-American history museum and science center. This is Wayne State University country.

EAT: Common Pub has one of the best burgers in town. Chartreuse Kitchen + Cocktails is award-winning in Detroit’s historic Park Shelton building.

DRINK: Kresge Court inside of the DIA is a great place to rest for a drink or coffee. On Friday nights, the museum stays open late and you can see live music in the court.

SHOP: Frida in the Park Shelton building sells artsy and boho-inspired clothing and accessories for women. And the gift shop inside the DIA has art-inspired gifts, paintings and knick-knacks.

Canfield Street Station

DO: The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (aka MOCAD) is a great stop for unique art exhibits. The sprawling Majestic Theatre is close by (home to Garden Bowl, the oldest continuously operating bowling alley in the country). And take a tour of The Whitney before dinner – you may even see a ghost.

EAT: Detroit’s famously yummy Avalon International Breads isn’t far. Rock City Eatery serves all kinds of comfort food, and right next door, Urban Ramen has some of the best noodles in town. Mario’s makes classic Italian food – and has a shuttle to the Fisher Theatre during theater season.

DRINK: If you want the best sangria in Detroit, La Feria is your place. Breweries such as HopCat, Motor City Brewing Works, Traffic Jam & Snug and Jolly Pumpkin are all near this stop too. Great Lakes Coffee serves craft wine and beer in the evening for a more chill atmosphere.

SHOP: Detroit-centric shops, such as luxury goods manufacturer Shinola, City Bird and Nest are all on Canfield Street. Also check out Source Booksellers, Nora and Flo Boutique.

MLK Boulevard/Mack Avenue Station

DO: From here, it’s easy to get to the Bonstelle and Garden theaters as well as the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center. Detroit’s Whole Foods Market is in the vicinity.

3. THE DISTRICT DETROIT

Sproat Street/Adelaide Street Station

DO: The Detroit District and its centerpiece Little Caesars Arena, where the Detroit Pistons now play basketball and Detroit Red Wings play hockey, is easily accessible from this station. Walk around Detroit’s Brush Park neighborhood to see some of the development going on in one of Detroit’s historic neighborhoods, and admire the old Victorian homes.

EAT: A few blocks northwest you will find a variety of eating options. Empire Kitchen & Cocktails offers an upscale experience and reasonable prices. Grey Ghost has been the talk of the Detroit foodie scene. Bakersfield is a favorite for both tacos and late night margaritas. Then there are the restaurants attached to LCA. Sports & Social, Mike’s Pizza Bar, Kid Rock’s Made in Detroit and District Market Detroit all offer fantastic food before the game or any time.

DRINK: Second Best Bar serves cheap cocktails and blasts 90s music. Harry’s outside of the arena is a top spot to watch Detroit sports.

SHOP: Stop by For the Love of Sugar for some macarons to go. Next door, Urban Angelo sells streetwear for men and women.

Montcalm Street Station

DO: Fans of the Detroit Tigers and Detroit Lions are also fans of this stop since it’s so close to Comerica Park and Ford Field. Fox Theatre ticket holders like this station, too.

EAT: Hot Taco is a hot spot for tacos after games in the area. Bucharest Grill is nearby if you’re in the mood for shawarma.

DRINK: HockeytownCafé is a sports’ fans nirvana. Town Pump Tavern is popular for pre and post game drinks.

Grand Circus Station

DO: The stadiums for the Detroit Tigers and Lions are nearby, along with a mix of recreation and music-lover venues, including the Detroit Opera House and the Fillmore. At Grand Circus Park, be sure to admire the park’s sculptures, fountains and monuments. Walk inside the Aloft Detroit hotel and look up – this historic building was recently restored to its former glory.

EAT: Rusted Crow has a twist on American food – think a PB&J burger with roasted Brussels sprouts on top. Buddy’s Pizza will open it’s first downtown Detroit location right by the park soon. Walk a block or two to La Pecora Nera, Downtown Louie’s or Wright & Co.

DRINK: Turn the corner onto Broadway and grab a beer made right in Detroit at Detroit Beer Co. Sid’s Gold Request Room and Candy Bar, both in the quirky Siren Hotel, aren’t a far walk either. For a bar with a view, check out the rooftop Monarch Club.

SHOP: The Detroit Shoppe sells the perfect t-shirts and gifts. Gameday Detroit should be your first stop if you need a shirt to wear to the game. And soon enough, H&M will open up on Woodward.

NOTE: If you want to hop onto the Detroit People Mover, this is the stop to do so.

4. DOWNTOWN

Campus Martius Station

DO: This stop gets you to the downtown centerpiece called Campus Martius Park. Capitol Park is a block away – a great place to hang out, shop and dog watch. The Belt is also close by for art-gazing.

EAT: You’ve got a few steps to Texas de Brazil and Detroit’s infamous battling Coney Islands, American and Lafayette. Hudson Cafe is a famous Detroit breakfast stop, Calexico is great for a casual lunch, and Parc is right in the park (go figure) for great people watching.

DRINK: Up a few blocks you will find The Skip inside the Belt, an alley-turned mural installation. Drink Cuban-inspired cocktails as you learn to salsa dance at Vicente’s. Central Kitchen + Bar has great happy hour specials.

SHOP: Some of the best shopping along Woodward Avenue is close by, including the multilevel Nike Community Store. The Shinola Hotel hosts Madewell, a vintage store, Le Labo and a smaller Shinola store. Local boutique Bird Bee is close by for women’s fashion.

Congress Street Station

DO: This is the station closest to the Detroit riverfront. Walk on over to Hart Plaza, and then make your way to the International RiverWalk. Nearby are the Joe Louis fist and Spirit of Detroit statues. Architecturally significant buildings, including the Guardian and Penobscot buildings as well as Minoru Yamasaki’s One Woodward Avenue are close.

EAT: Shake Shack, Grand Trunk Pub, Townhouse, the London Chop House and Besa are all delicious options near this station.

DRINK: The Whisky Parlor has a great late night crowd, and Buhl Bar should be on your list for an upscale happy hour. Briggs Detroit is a few blocks away, but is a fun sports bar with a rooftop for when the weather is nice.

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