Walk This Way: Detroit’s Top Scenic Trails for Every Hiker
Detroit’s hiking scene surprises a lot of people. You arrive for autos, music history, and world-class murals, then stumble onto miles of riverfront walkways, a below-grade art greenway, a freshwater island with skyline views, and prairie-rimmed nature loops where herons stalk the shallows. Whether you’re traveling with family, looking for a post-brunch stroll, or planning […]
Motor City Celebrations: Detroit’s Must-See Annual Festivals
Detroit’s festival calendar is stacked with events that show off the city’s creativity, car culture, and musical roots. If you’re planning a visit—or you live nearby and want fresh ideas—this guide rounds up four of the city’s biggest annual draws with what to expect, local tips pulled from real attendee chatter, and handy Google Maps […]
The Detroit Bazaar: Where Every Shop Has a Story
Detroit rewards the curious. This is a city that makes things, fixes things, and gives those things a second life with personality. If you’re the kind of shopper who loves places with a point of view—where the owner can tell you why that book matters, how that record was pressed, or which local artist designed […]
Streets That Speak: A Guide to Detroit’s Public Art Landmarks
Detroit’s public art scene is a living conversation. Murals bloom across produce warehouses, an alley downtown doubles as a curated gallery, a grassroots art environment turns a neighborhood block into a statement, and a sunken rail line is now a ribbon of color linking the riverfront to a historic market. If you’re planning a self-guided […]
Hear Detroit: The Venues Shaping the City’s Modern Sound
Detroit is a city whose music pulse is always beating. From Motown’s soulful legacy to gritty rock nights and underground electronic sets, the city’s live stages reveal how Detroit sounds now. The magic isn’t just in its history — it’s in the venues that keep giving voice to new talent and sustaining beloved traditions. If […]
The Best of the D: Downtown Detroit Through Local Eyes
Downtown Detroit isn’t just a list of attractions—it’s a feeling. It’s the way people spill into Campus Martius on a lunch break, the breeze along the Riverwalk at golden hour, the hush inside an Art Deco lobby built like a cathedral to commerce, and the way a once-forgotten alley became a gallery and hangout. This […]