While you are visiting Detroit and the surrounding area, you should take advantage of all of the wonderful things to do. You can visit the
Detroit Museum District, and catch up on some culture. You can take the tunnel to Canada and visit the country of
Mounties,
Curling, and universal healthcare.
If you are staying in downtown Detroit, you have access to some great restaurants and
casinos.
The following guide was put together by the Detroit News, and provides a good summary of things to do downtown.
Click here to download a printable version of the guide.
Au Bon Pain
Enjoy hot chocolate, pastries, and a full range of salads, soups and sandwiches to eat while watching the skaters. Campus Martius, 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit. (313) 226-6600. Map: 10
Congress Restaurant
Romantic cellar setting for American fare. 211 W. Congress St. (313) 964-4500. Map: 12
Detroit Beer Co.
Small brewery on two floors of a vintage building. 1529 Broadway St. (313) 962-1529. Map: 14
Fishbone's Rhythm Kitchen Cafe
A taste of New Orleans seafood and atmosphere. 400 Monroe St. (313) 965-4600. Map: 15
Hard Rock Cafe
Detroit's newest tourist attraction. 45 Monroe Street. (313) 964-7625. Map: 16
Hilton Garden Inn, Hunter House
Fans of Hunter House's trademark burgers will be pleased to learn they will be served on the hotel's Garden Patio and in the Hunter House American Grill, located in the hotel's lobby. The Hunter House will be graduating to a more upscale menu in the evening hours. 351 Gratiot. In your Hotel!
Pegasus Taverna
Among the many delicious and authentic restaurants in Greektown, Pegasus Taverna is one of the most popular. 558 Monroe St., Detroit. (313) 964-6800. Map: 21
Tom's Oyster Bar
Fresh fish and seafood in a down-East saloon setting. 519 E. Jefferson Ave. (313) 964-4010. Map: 28
The Casinos
MGM Grand, 1300 John C. Lodge; Motor City, 2901 Grand River Ave.; and Greektown, 555 E. Lafayette Blvd. are open 24/7. Map: 29
The Coneys
Lafayette Coney Island, 118 W. Lafayette, is open until 4 a.m. Next door, the American Coney Island stays open all the time. Map: 30
Greektown
Monroe Street from Beaubien to St. Antoine is packed with Greek restaurants. Take your pick. Map: 31
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