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Detroit Institute of Arts | Gateway to Midtown
Detroit Institute of Arts is one of Detroit Institute of Arts | Gateway to Midtown.

1. Detroit Institute of Arts

9.5
5200 Woodward Ave (btwn E Kirby & Farnsworth), Detroit, MI
Art Museum · Wayne State · 163 tips and reviews
Detroit Public Library is one of Detroit Institute of Arts | Gateway to Midtown.

2. Detroit Public Library

9.0
5201 Woodward Ave (btwn Putnam & Kirby), Detroit, MI
Library · Wayne State · 19 tips and reviews

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: Featuring artwork of its own, a rare book collection and astounding architecture.

Detroit Historical Museum is one of Detroit Institute of Arts | Gateway to Midtown.

3. Detroit Historical Museum

8.8
5401 Woodward Ave (at Kirby St.), Detroit, MI
History Museum · Wayne State · 15 tips and reviews
Museum Of Contemporary Art Detroit is one of Detroit Institute of Arts | Gateway to Midtown.

4. Museum Of Contemporary Art Detroit

8.2
4454 Woodward Ave (at Garfield St.), Detroit, MI
Art Museum · University · 19 tips and reviews

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: For a taste of modern art, the DIA’s neighbor has just what you’re looking for.

Detroit Artists Market is one of Detroit Institute of Arts | Gateway to Midtown.

5. Detroit Artists Market

8.6
4719 Woodward Ave (at Forest), Detroit, MI
Art Gallery · Midtown · 7 tips and reviews

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: This nonprofit gallery for contemporary art showcases the work of emerging and established Detroit and Michigan artists.

The Peacock Room is one of Detroit Institute of Arts | Gateway to Midtown.

6. The Peacock Room

8.3
15 E Kirby St (at Woodward Ave.), Detroit, MI
Boutique · Wayne State · 10 tips and reviews

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: New, vintage and quality consignment clothing and accessories, plus antique furniture and artifacts.

City Bird is one of Detroit Institute of Arts | Gateway to Midtown.

7. City Bird

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

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: Detroit-themed housewares, accessories, paper goods, and the works of local artists.

Leopold's Books is one of Detroit Institute of Arts | Gateway to Midtown.

8. Leopold's Books

15 E Kirby St (at Woodward Ave.), Detroit, MI
Bookstore · Wayne State · 1 tip

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: Curated collection ranging from graphic novels and art monographs to local zines, literary fiction, and nonfiction.

Traffic Jam & Snug is one of Detroit Institute of Arts | Gateway to Midtown.

9. Traffic Jam & Snug

511 W Canfield St (2nd Ave.), Detroit, MI
Brewery · Midtown · 97 tips and reviews

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: Homemade bread, beer and cheese at one of Detroit’s first brewpubs.

Roma Cafe is one of Detroit Institute of Arts | Gateway to Midtown.

10. Roma Cafe

7.7
3401 Riopelle St (at Erskine St.), Detroit, MI
Italian Restaurant · Eastern Market · 29 tips and reviews

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: Delight in Italian cuisine at one of Detroit’s oldest operating restaurants.

Majestic Cafe is one of Detroit Institute of Arts | Gateway to Midtown.

11. Majestic Cafe

6.9
4140 Woodward Ave (btw Willis and Alexandrine), Detroit, MI
Lounge · Midtown · 34 tips and reviews

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: American comfort food to fuel your tour of Midtown.

Mario's Restaurant is one of Detroit Institute of Arts | Gateway to Midtown.

12. Mario's Restaurant

6.9
4222 2nd Ave (btwn W.Canfield St. & W.Willis St.), Detroit, MI
Italian Restaurant · Midtown · 26 tips and reviews

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: Old-school cool; one of the last existing supper clubs of its era.

The Whitney is one of Detroit Institute of Arts | Gateway to Midtown.

13. The Whitney

8.6
4421 Woodward Ave (at W Canfield St.), Detroit, MI
American Restaurant · Midtown · 33 tips and reviews

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: Fine dining in Detroit’s most iconic mansion.

Slows To Go is one of Detroit Institute of Arts | Gateway to Midtown.

14. Slows To Go

8.6
4107 Cass Ave (at Alexandrine), Detroit, MI
BBQ Joint · Midtown · 49 tips and reviews

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: The carryout version of one of Detroit’s favorite BBQs.

Good Girls Go To Paris Crepes is one of Detroit Institute of Arts | Gateway to Midtown.

15. Good Girls Go To Paris Crepes

15 E Kirby St (at Woodward Ave.), Detroit, MI
French Restaurant · Wayne State · 48 tips and reviews

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: The darling of Midtown featuring sweet and savory crepes.

Motor City Brewing Works Inc is one of Detroit Institute of Arts | Gateway to Midtown.

16. Motor City Brewing Works Inc

8.5
470 W Canfield St (at 2nd Ave.), Detroit, MI
Brewery · Midtown · 143 tips and reviews

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: Hand-crafted microbrews in the heart of the Motor City and some of the finest brick oven pizza around.

The Inn on Ferry Street is one of Detroit Institute of Arts | Gateway to Midtown.

17. The Inn on Ferry Street

8.9
84 East Ferry Ave. (btwn Woodward & John R), Detroit, MI
Bed and Breakfast · University · 10 tips and reviews

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: Located just steps from the DIA, guests can choose from 40 distinct rooms in four beautifully restored Victorian homes and two carriage houses.

Hotel Indigo Detroit Downtown is one of Detroit Institute of Arts | Gateway to Midtown.

18. Hotel Indigo Detroit Downtown

5.8
1020 Washington Blvd (at Michigan Ave.), Detroit, MI
Hotel · Downtown Detroit · 18 tips and reviews

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: Stay in the heart of downtown Detroit and enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness center and indoor pool.