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A Weekend Away in Detroit
Detroit Institute of Bagels is one of A Weekend Away in Detroit.

1. Detroit Institute of Bagels

1236 Michigan Ave (Brooklyn), Detroit, MI
Bagel Shop · Corktown · 41 tips and reviews

Michelle M.Michelle Mitchell: #14 with egg on a Rosemary sea salt bagel! 😍

Detroit Institute of Arts is one of A Weekend Away in Detroit.

2. Detroit Institute of Arts

9.5
5200 Woodward Ave (btwn E Kirby & Farnsworth), Detroit, MI
Art Museum · Wayne State · 163 tips and reviews
Eastern Market is one of A Weekend Away in Detroit.

3. Eastern Market

9.4
2934 Russell St (btwn I-75 & Mack), Detroit, MI
Farmers Market · Eastern Market · 119 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: On Saturdays, there are blocks of farm stands, alongside old-school wholesalers, mixed in with new restaurants, galleries and antique shops. Read more.

Green Dot Stables is one of A Weekend Away in Detroit.

4. Green Dot Stables

9.1
2200 W Lafayette Blvd (at 14th St), Detroit, MI
Burger Joint · Downtown Detroit · 164 tips and reviews

Elyse E.Elyse Estrada: Fried chicken slider is all I've dreamt about since I took a bite. The perfect combo of crispness plus honey made it a thing of wonder. They're all $3 or less so bring friends and try them all!

Shinola Store Detroit is one of A Weekend Away in Detroit.

5. Shinola Store Detroit

8.9
441 W Canfield St (Second), Detroit, MI
Fashion Accessories Store · Midtown · 25 tips and reviews

IrmaZandl Z.IrmaZandl ZandlSlant: LOVE everything about this store/brand: the space, the design, the staff , coffee, flowers, bags

Avalon International Breads is one of A Weekend Away in Detroit.

6. Avalon International Breads

8.9
441 W Canfield St (btwn 2nd & Cass), Detroit, MI
Bakery · Midtown · 90 tips and reviews

Zahrah F.Zahrah Fadel: The date bar is out of control, as is the focaccia when it's fresh. Don't come at the end of the day.

Detroit RiverWalk is one of A Weekend Away in Detroit.

7. Detroit RiverWalk

9.4
Atwater St (at Civic Center Dr), Detroit, MI
Waterfront · Downtown Detroit · 69 tips and reviews

ℳ𝒶𝓎♍ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: Beautiful park for a relaxing afternoon stroll. The lake is gorgeous and you can look across to Windsor. Grab an ice cream and enjoy a great day!

Motor City Wine is one of A Weekend Away in Detroit.

8. Motor City Wine

9.1
1949 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI
Wine Bar · Corktown · 39 tips and reviews

Chris V.Chris Vella: Great wine selection! the owner Melissa is amazing, and all the bartenders let you sample a glass before you commit.

Buddy's Pizza is one of A Weekend Away in Detroit.

9. Buddy's Pizza

9.4
17125 Conant St (at McNichols Rd.), Detroit, MI
Pizzeria · State Fair-Nolan · 43 tips and reviews

Allen A.Allen Arcade: The Detroit and the Motown. Amazing! Definitely lived up to the hype. Supposedly this is the birthplace of the deep dish pie. True or not, it doesn't matter. Very good and reasonably priced too

Redford Theatre is one of A Weekend Away in Detroit.

10. Redford Theatre

9.1
17360 Lahser Rd, Detroit, MI
Indie Movie Theater · North West Detroit · 26 tips and reviews

Amy L.Amy Lebowsky: Best place to see a movie in Metro Detroit. One of the last remaining theaters in the country built around the organ. Spectacular interior. Like stepping back in time. A truly wonderful night out.

Great Lakes Coffee is one of A Weekend Away in Detroit.

11. Great Lakes Coffee

3965 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
Coffee Shop · Midtown · 96 tips and reviews

Fernando C.Fernando Covas: Really cool space, excellent coffee, and awesome service. Try the lavender latte. Good for working.

Rose's Fine Foods is one of A Weekend Away in Detroit.

12. Rose's Fine Foods

10551 E Jefferson Ave (St. Clair Street), Detroit, MI
Diner · Lower East Detroit · 41 tips and reviews

Sarah Jo S.Sarah Jo Sautter: Hidden gem. Eggs cooked perfectly. House made ricotta is creamy heaven.

Motown Historical Museum / Hitsville U.S.A. is one of A Weekend Away in Detroit.

13. Motown Historical Museum / Hitsville U.S.A.

9.1
2648 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI
History Museum · North End · 76 tips and reviews

Jon S.Jon Steinback: the tour is incredible. it runs every half hour, but make sure you get your ticket in advance as it sells out.

Mudgie's Deli is one of A Weekend Away in Detroit.

14. Mudgie's Deli

9.2
1300 Porter St (Brooklyn St.), Detroit, MI
Deli · Corktown · 93 tips and reviews

Elizabeth L.Elizabeth Lightbody: The open face veggie sandwich is a mile high, it's huge! But, so delish. COME HUNGRY.

15. City Bird

8.9
460 W. Canfield St. #103, (btw 2nd & Cass), Detroit, MI
Gift Store · Midtown · 11 tips and reviews

StuartStuart: Lots of unique greeting cards and gifts. Could spend all day wandering.

HopCat is one of A Weekend Away in Detroit.

16. HopCat

9.2
4265 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
Beer Garden · Midtown · 87 tips and reviews

Jeff J.Jeff Joehl: Get 5.5 ouncers so you can try more beers!

Selden Standard is one of A Weekend Away in Detroit.

17. Selden Standard

9.3
3921 2nd Ave (Selden), Detroit, MI
American Restaurant · Midtown · 63 tips and reviews

Arminda K.Arminda Klier: Delicious sharable dinner. Favs were the beets, the sweet potato ravioli, and the scallops that were on special.

The Sugar House is one of A Weekend Away in Detroit.

18. The Sugar House

8.9
2130 Michigan Ave (btw 14th St & Wabash St), Detroit, MI
Cocktail Bar · Corktown · 103 tips and reviews