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PLAN YOUR VISIT

Here are our favorite places to eat, visit, and stay in Detroit and Grosse Pointe.

Where to stay

Element Hotel
Shinola Hotel
Hotel David Whitney, Autograph Collection
Westin Book Cadillac
Hotel Indigo
The Godfrey
Aleo Detroit (Boutique Bed & Breakfast) 
Hilton Garden Inn

AirBNB Options:  Search Grosse Pointe and several nearby options pop up.  Please check with Melissa, Liz, or Kelli before you book an Airbnb so we can point you in the right direction.

Things to Do in Detroit:

Lunch Walking Distance from Shop

  • Buccarest (middle eastern)
  • Crispelli’s (so good! great wood fired pizza & salads)
  • Mack Avenue Diner (big menu, we get food here often for lunch at the shop)
  • Salvatore Scallopini (a couple blocks away- open at noon)

Dinner Restaurants We’ve Loved in Detroit

(highly recommend making reservations in advance! - most book 30 days out)

  • Bar Pigalle
  • Basan
  • Besa
  • Chartreuse
  • Grey Ghost
  • Joe Muer Seafood
  • Jolly Pumpkin
  • Leila
  • Le Féria
  • Le Supreme
  • Mad Nice
  • Mootz Pizza
  • Olin
  • Ottava Via
  • Parc
  • Prime and Proper
  • San Morello
  • Selden Standard* (One of Kelli & Liz’s faves)
  • She Wolf
  • Slows BBQ
  • The Apparatus Room
  • The Eagle Detroit
  • The London Chophose
  • Vecino
  • Wright & Company

Dinner in Grosse Pointe

  • Bricks
  • Brine
  • Bucci (one of Liz’s faves)
  • Cafe Nini
  • Da Eduardo (very close to the shop & great)
  • Luxe
  • Park Grill
  • Pastaio
  • Salvatore Scallopini
  • Sidecar Slider Bar
  • Whiskey Six

Breakfast in Detroit

  • Avalon Bakery
  • Cannelle by Matt Kino’s (Fabulous Pastries)
  • Dime Store
  • Iggy’s Eggies (Grab and Go)

Breakfast in Grosse Pointe

  • Einstein’s Bagels
  • Fly Leaf
  • Jagged Fork
  • Le Rouge Boulangerie* (outstanding bakery, coffee, and other breakfast items)
  • Mack Avenue Grille (very close to the shop)
  • Morning Glory
  • Starbucks
  • The Cracked Egg
  • The Pancake House

Museums

  • Detroit Institute of Art (DIA) - Explore over 100 galleries in this Midtown gem before relaxing with a stitching break in the beautiful Kresge Court
  • Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) - Explore cutting-edge contemporary art at this newly reopened Midtown destination
  • Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History - Discover this Midtown landmark, renowned as one of the globe's most expansive and historic independent museums dedicated to African American history and culture
  • Detroit Historical Museum - Experience the city's vibrant legacy through immersive exhibits and interactive displays that celebrate Detroit's rich culture and industrial history
  • Motown Museum - Experience the magic of Hitsville U.S.A. and the legendary Studio A, where icons like Marvin Gaye and The Temptations recorded their timeless hits alongside the Funk Brothers
  • Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum - Explore this historic former automobile factory and discover the legendary birthplace of the Model T
  • The Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village & Rouge Factory - Experience an expansive showcase of American innovation and progress, explore over 80 historic structures in the village, take a ride in an authentic Model T, or tour the legendary factory to see the heart of manufacturing in action

Zekelman Holocaust Center - As the sole Holocaust museum in Michigan, this center offers visitors the opportunity to learn about this history and its enduring lessons for today

Other Attractions

  • Eastern Market - Experience the vibrant atmosphere of local produce, unique shops, and community events - best visited on Saturdays for the full market experience
  • Detroit International RiverWalk - Take a stroll or bike ride along the river, explore new city developments, enjoy the fountains and splash parks, ride the carousel, or simply appreciate the nature areas and the unique views of both the Detroit skyline and Canada
  • Michigan Central Train Station - Explore the history of this iconic landmark through guided 90min tours offered by Detroit History Tours
  • Belle Isle - See spectacular views of Detroit and Canada, visit the conservatory, aquarium, and Great Lakes Museum or just explore the 985-acre island park in the middle of the Detroit River
  • Pewabic Pottery - Discover one of the nation's oldest continually operating potteries, founded in 1903 - explore the shop and museum or take a tour
  • Detroit Zoo - Discover the wonder of wildlife right in the heart of metro Detroit
  • Edsel & Eleanor Ford House - Enjoy a meal at The Continental after exploring the Ford House

Experience Detroit Sports - Catch a game and cheer on the Tigers, Lions, Red Wings, PWHL Detroit, Pistons, WNBA Detroit (coming in 2029), or Detroit City FC - check the schedule for what's in season

Shopping

  • Explore Detroit shopping along Woodward
  • Explore Grosse Pointe Shopping in The Park on Kercheval, The Village and The Hill
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      • 5" Round
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      • 10" Square
      • 12" Square - i.e. Mariposa Tray
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