Katrina’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Its within walking distance from my house. It's a gorgeous zoo with many attractions for young and old. Stay for Zoo Lights or Zoo Boo, have as many adult hot cocoas you can handle and walk back.
197 locals recommend
Detroit Zoo
8450 W 10 Mile RdIts within walking distance from my house. It's a gorgeous zoo with many attractions for young and old. Stay for Zoo Lights or Zoo Boo, have as many adult hot cocoas you can handle and walk back.
A short walk on the edges of the Detroit river with scenic views of the Detroit and Windsor skylines.
142 locals recommend
Detroit River Walk
Detroit RiverWalkA short walk on the edges of the Detroit river with scenic views of the Detroit and Windsor skylines.
Going to see the Detroit Industry Murals by Diego Rivera is reason enough to visit the DIA.
532 locals recommend
Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward AveGoing to see the Detroit Industry Murals by Diego Rivera is reason enough to visit the DIA.
Motown Museum
2648 W Grand Blvd
Greenfield Village
20900 Oakwood BlvdSomerset Mall
2800 W Big Beaver RdFood scene
High volume restaurant serving up good food with a large beer selection. They also have a phenomenal brunch where they serve their infamous bloody mary with a beer back. My top picks are the french onion soup, Scottish Salmon,Paillard of The Community, Homemade Donuts, and Brownie.
39 locals recommend
One-Eyed Betty's
175 W Troy StHigh volume restaurant serving up good food with a large beer selection. They also have a phenomenal brunch where they serve their infamous bloody mary with a beer back. My top picks are the french onion soup, Scottish Salmon,Paillard of The Community, Homemade Donuts, and Brownie.
Green Dot Stables
2200 W Lafayette BlvdOnly a mile from the house, they have quick, inexpensive, and fresh food. I personally love the tacos, horchata, burgers, and grilled cinnamon roll.
25 locals recommend
O.W.L.
27302 Woodward AveOnly a mile from the house, they have quick, inexpensive, and fresh food. I personally love the tacos, horchata, burgers, and grilled cinnamon roll.
Joe Muer Seafood
400 Renaissance CenterAmazing food with an amazing view at this Detroit classic
The Fly Trap a finer diner
22950 Woodward AveFeatured on DDD, its fantastic food but always a wait
Buddy's Pizza
17125 Conant StDetroit style square pizza
Joe Muer Seafood
400 Renaissance CenterWhistle Stop Diner
24060 Woodward AveIt's the closest diner to my house, only a 20 minute walk
Neighborhoods
Royal Oak
Downtown is a hip area with numerous bars and restaurants
A mile from the house is vibrant, bustling Ferndale. Streets are lines with shops, restaurants, and bars. Several festivals a year are held here.
45 locals recommend
Ferndale
A mile from the house is vibrant, bustling Ferndale. Streets are lines with shops, restaurants, and bars. Several festivals a year are held here.
Grocery Stores
Holiday Market
1203 S Main Stposh market, closest to the house
Westborn Market
27659 Woodward AveMeijer
5150 Coolidge Hwy24-hour grocery store
E Z Laundry
Coin laundromat right down the block from the house
Kroger Marketplace
2200 Twelve Mile RdCity advice
Getting around
Parking
Most downtowns have paid parking