Detroit/Downtown

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Downtown Detroit is the central business neighborhood of Detroit, bordered by the Lodge Freeway to the West and the Fisher Freeway to the north, Interstate 375 to the east, and the Detroit River to the south. The area contains most of the prominent skyscrapers in Detroit and the nation's second largest theatre neighborhood, several parks, many of which are linked by the Detroit International Riverfront, three casinos, and much more that is sure to make your visit a unique and memorable one.

Detroit/Downtown Halal Travel Guide

Anyone who visits downtown Detroit will be pleasantly surprised to see one of America's best preserved collection of late nineteenth and early twentieth century buildings standing beside the contemporary. Casino resorts add an air of excitement to the entertainment hub of the region. The International Riverfront is teaming with activity. Restaurant clusters emanate from Greektown and the Renaissance Center, and downtown stadiums. Downtown, with its revitalized riverfront area, has evolved into a popular place to reside with many new high rise lofts and restored historic homes. In the past decade and the area and the entire city has seen many historic buildings renovated, many parks open, and much more.

How to travel to Detroit/Downtown

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By car

The most popular way of getting to Detroit is by car. The area has many parking garages and is easy to access from the freeways, parking prices aren't bad.

If coming from the south: take I-75 North toward Detroit and exit at Exit 49 to Monday - 10. Exit on the left toward Monday - 10/Lodge Freeway/Civic Center. Take the Monday - 10 South exit toward the Civic Center and then merge onto the Lodge Freeway/Monday - 10 South. The Lodge Freeway/Monday - 10 becomes Jefferson Avenue. Finally, turn left onto Woodward Avenue, and you will be in Downtown.
If coming from the west: take I-96 East and take the I-75 North/Monday - 10 exit on the left toward Flint/Civic Center. Continue to the Monday - 10/Lodge Freeway exit toward Rosa Parks Boulevard/Civic Center and then exit on the left toward Monday - 10/Lodge Freeway/Civic Center. Take the Monday - 10 South exit toward the Civic Center and then merge onto John C Lodge Fwy/Monday - 10 South. The Lodge Freeway/Monday - 10 becomes Jefferson Avenue. Finally, turn left onto Woodward Avenue, and you will be in Downtown.
If coming from the north: take I-75 South and continue onto I-375 South/Chrysler Fwy via Exit 51C on the left toward the Civic Center. Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue. E and turn right onto Woodward Avenue, and you will be in Downtown.
If coming from the east: take I-94 West and merge onto I-75 South/Chrysler Freeway via Exit 261A toward Toledo. Continue onto I-375 South/Chrysler Freeway via Exit 51C on the left toward the Civic Center. Turn left onto Jefferson Ave. E and turn right onto Woodward Avenue, and you will be in Downtown.

Travel on a Bus in Detroit/Downtown

Detroit has two bus systems and a Downtown People Mover. The Rosa Parks Transit Center GPS 42.332510,-83.052860 is the central hub of the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT). Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transit (SMART) buses also serve the transit center. Look up bus times at transit.google.com After arriving at the transit center, hop on the people mover by walking either south to the Michigan Ave Station or north to the Times Plaza Station. The people mover is the easiest way of getting around Downtown.

Get Around

How to take public transportation in Detroit/Downtown

Detroit People Mover 42.333611, -83.046944 A single ride costs $0.75 Detroit People Mover - A201543 Perhaps the best way to get around downtown. The elevated rail runs on a 3|mi kilometers loop above downtown in a clockwise direction with 13 stations.

QLine 42.32982, -83.04557 A three-hour ticket is $1.50 and a day pass is $3 QLine This tram connects downtown to Midtown and the New Center, and the North End along Woodward Avenue. Within downtown, it has four stations: Congress Street, Campus Martius, Grand Circus Park, and Foxtown.

What to See

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Historic neighborhoods

Greektown along Monroe Ave between Brush and St. Antoine Sts 42.335, -83.042222 - Greektown, Detroit - Detroit December 2015 01 (Greektown) This historic neighborhood is dominated by Greek restaurants. Some buildings on Monroe Street resemble the Parthenon, Pegasus, and other forms of Ancient Greek architecture. Greek music is also played on Monroe Street throughout the day. One of Detroit's three casinos, Greektown Casino, is in the neighborhood and has a station on the People Mover on level 3.

Bricktown btwn Greektown and the Renaissance Center 42.3332, -83.0412 - Bricktown is an historic neighborhood that is home to St. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church and the oldest standing church in Detroit, and the Italian Renaissance style Wayne County Building. The neighborhood also has its own station on the People Mover on Beaubien Street, north of Congress Street.

Broadway Avenue along Broadway Ave btwn Gratiot and E Grand River 42.33504, -83.04631 - This neighborhood is a single block of Broadway Avenue and consists of eleven commercial buildings built between 1896 and 1926. The architectural terra cotta used on the buildings gives the neighborhood a distinct look. The Broadway People Mover Station, which is the nearest station, is at the junction of Broadway and John R. Road.

Capitol Park bounded by Shelby, Griswold, and State Sts 42.332953, -83.049464 - This park and 17 surrounding buildings are included in the Capitol Park Historic District. Some of the more famous ones are the Art Deco-style David Stott Building, and the Modern Movement-style Griswold Building. The nearest People Mover station to this historic place is the Times Plaza Station, on Grand River, between Cass and Washington Boulevard.

Buildings on Washington Boulevard - Buildings on Washington Boulevard, including the Book Tower which is the tallest among them

Washington Boulevard bounded by Washington Blvd between State and Clifford Sts 42.3337, -83.0510 - This neighborhood is a multi-block area on which some of Detroit's most architecturally significant buildings can be found. It includes the Book-Cadillac Hotel and the Book Tower and the Industrial-Stevens Apartments, and Washington Plaza among other buildings. The Times Plaza Station on the People Mover is right in this historic neighborhood, at Grand River Avenue, between Cass and Washington Boulevards.

Parks and monuments

Campus Martius Park Woodward and Michigan Aves 42.331595, -83.04661 ☎ +1 313 962-0101 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 7AM Monday - 10PM, Friday 7AM Monday - midnight, Saturday 9AM Monday - midnight, Sunday 9AM Monday - 8PM Free Campus Martius Park - Compuware HQ on Cadillac square Campus Martius is the main park of Detroit. Hart Plaza, on the Riverfront, was made to replace Campus Martius, but Hart Plaza is hard-surfaced, so Campus Martius was re-established. The new Campus Martius Park includes two stages, sculptures, public spaces and a seasonal ice skating rink. Cadillac Plaza Park, immediately to the east of Campus Martius, provides park space. Several skyscrapers surround Campus Martius Park. The more popular of these include: Compuware World Headquarters, which is home to a beautiful lobby and several shops and stores; Cadillac Tower, which will be connected to the Cadillac Centre, which will be built in a similar architectural style as the Guggenheim Museums; and 1001 Woodward, which is the only building in Detroit in the Chicago-style architecture. The park is also home to a few historic monuments, such as Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, which is a Civil War monument first unveiled in 1872, and Bagley Memorial Fountain, which is a monument to 16th governor of Michigan, John J. Bagley, whose will contained $5,000 for the construction of a drinking fountain for the people of Detroit, to have "water cold and pure as the coldest mountain stream." The nearest People Mover station to Campus Martius Park is the Cadillac Center station, at Gratiot Avenue and Library Street.

David Broderick Tower looking up - Looking up the David Broderick Tower at Grand Circus Park

Grand Circus Park roughly bounded by Clifford, John R. and Adams Sts, and bisected by Woodward Ave 42.336111, -83.050556 Grand Circus Park Historic District - Grand Circus Park elevated angle - Detroit Michigan - A813444 This five-acre park connects Detroit's theater neighborhood to its financial center. The park is home to several statues and monuments, such as the Thomas Edison Memorial Fountain, a statue of former Detroit mayor, William C. Maybury, a statue of Hazen S. Pingree, former mayor of Detroit and former governor of Michigan, and the Russel Alger Memorial Fountain. Across the street from the park is the Victorian Gothic-styled Central United Methodist Church. The new headquarters for Quicken Loans is planned near this park. However, due to the park's proximity to the theater neighborhood, Comerica Park, and Ford Field and the fortunes of these skyscrapers are brighter, as many undergoing or are planned for renovation. Grand Circus Park has its own station on the people mover, at Park Street, near Woodward Avenue.

Detroit International Riverfront along the Detroit River from the Ambassador Bridge to the MacArthur Bridge 42.3275, -83.0436 ☎ +1 313 566-8200 Free Detroit International Riverfront - CheneParkAmpitheatre - A815363 Detroit's riverfront is a 5½-mile (8.8 kilometers) promenade along the Detroit River running from the Ambassador Bridge to Belle Isle, encompassing a multitude of parks, restaurants, retail shops, skyscrapers, and high rise residential areas. The path is directly on the river and is 62 feet (18¾ m) wide in most places, with separate lanes for pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Pavilions, fishing piers, and there are benches at intervals along the path. The east RiverWalk connects various riverfront developments, including Hart Plaza and the Renaissance Center, GM Plaza and Promenade, Tri-Centennial State Park, Stroh River Place, Chene Park, and Gabriel Richard Park. The nearest People Mover station to the riverfront is the Joe Louis Arena Station, which is inside Joe Louis Arena.

Hart Plaza immediately South of the intersection of Woodward and Jefferson Aves 42.3285, -83.0443 Philip A. Hart Plaza - Hart Plaza Detroit This park is an open, mostly hard-surfaced park along the Detroit River. It is more or less on the site where Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac landed in 1701 when he founded Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit and the settlement that became Detroit. The 14 acres (5.7 ha) plaza, which is named after the late U.S. Senator Philip Hart, opened in 1975 and has a capacity of 40,000 people. The park conatians several sculptures and monuments, including: Dodge Fountain, which is at the center of the park; Transcending, which is a Michigan Labor Legacy Landmark, at the entrance of the park; Monolith, a sculpture by Isamu Noguchi; a statue of George Washington; and the Joe Louis Memorial, which is a gigantic sculpture of Joe Louis' fist. The nearest People Mover station to Hart Plaza is the Financial District Station, on Larned, between Shelby and Griswold Street.

Spirit of Detroit corner of Jefferson and Woodward Aves 42.3293, -83.0446 - The Spirit of Detroit The Spirit of Detroit 65934 The Spirit of Detroit is a city monument with a large bronze statue situated in front of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, home to Detroit's city hall. It was commissioned in 1955 for a cost of $58,000, and dedicated in 1958. In its left hand and the statue holds a bronze sphere with rays to symbolize God. In its right hand, is a family group symbolizing human relationships. The 26-foot (7.9-m) sculpture is frequently dressed in sports jerseys when local professional teams are in the playoffs. The nearest People Mover station to the monument is the Millender Center Station, which is inside the Millender Center on the 5th floor.

Architecture

Detroit is home to one of the world's largest collections of late 19th- and early 20th-century buildings. During the past decade and the city has restored many of its architecturally significant buildings. Several of Detroit's buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Detroit is definitely one the best destinations for architecture buffs.

Buildings

One Detroit Center - Comerica Tower | 500 Woodward Ave 42.33, -83.045 - One Detroit Center - Comericatower Comerica Tower is the second tallest building in Detroit, after the Renaissance Center, rising 619 ft (189 m). The building was constructed from 1991 to 1993. The building is famous for its postmodern architectural design topped with neo-gothic spires, which makes it blend in with the older buildings in Detroit. Built in 1993, visitors are often surprised to learn of the building's young age.

Renaissance Center Jefferson Ave 42.328889, -83.039722 between Brush and Beaubien ☎ +1 313 567-3126 Free Renaissance Center RenCen - A541365 This group of seven interconnected skyscrapers contains the tallest building in Michigan and is considered a symbol of Detroit. The entire complex is owned by General Motors as its headquarters. The central tower, a Marriott hotel, was built as the tallest hotel in the world, rising 73 stories at 727 feet. Free tours of the complex are offered Monday thru Saturday at 10AM, noon, 2PM, and 4PM. The tour covers the main highlights of the complex as well as a glass elevator ride of the 72 floor which offers great views that extend 30 miles (48 kilometers) in all directions. The GM Wintergarden, a tropical atrium, overlooks the Detroit River and Windsor, Ontario. The GMnext Showroom is a display of classic and concept cars at the centre of the complex. The "Borealis" Glass Sculpture, at the Jefferson Avenue entrance, is the tallest vertical glass sculpture in the world. The complex also features a plaza on the riverfront with fountains, stages, and seating. The Renaissance Center has its own station on the People Mover in Tower 200 on level 2.

Penobscot Building 645 Griswold Street 42.3304, -83.0475 - Penobscot Building PenobscotBldgDetroitsunsetting The building was the tallest in Michigan from its completion in 1928 until the construction of the Renaissance Center's central tower in 1977. It is now the third tallest. Like many of the city's other Roaring Twenties buildings, it has Art Deco influences, including its "H" shape, which allows maximum sunlight into the building, and the sculptural setbacks that cause the upper floors to seem to "erode".

Guardian Building 500 Griswold Street 42.329722, -83.045833 - Guardian Building - GuardianBldgDetroit Built in 1929 and the building is a bold example of Art Deco architecture, including art moderne designs. At the top of the Guardian Building's spire, is a large American flag, complementing the four smaller flags atop nearby 150 West Jefferson. The Guardian Building's interior is lavishly decorated with mosaic and Pewabic and Rookwood tile. The semi-circular exterior domes are filled with Pewabic Pottery. The building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989. It was used as headquarters for production during World War II.

Westin Book-Cadillac sidewalk view - The Westin Book-Cadillac Hotel

Westin Book Cadillac Hotel 1114 Washington Blvd 42.332, -83.0505 ☎ +1 313 442-1600 - Westin Book Cadillac Hotel - WestinBookCadillac - A2072758 Built in 1928 and the Book Cadillac Hotel is an architectural gem that, after 20 years of vacancy, was remodeled into an upscale hotel in 2008. It was designed with neo-classical elements and building sculptures, incorporating brick and limestone. Among its notable features are the statues of General Anthony Wayne, Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, Chief Pontiac and Robert Navarre along the ornate Michigan Avenue facade and the three copper terraces at top the building.

Cadillac Tower - 65 Cadillac Sq 42.331976, -83.044893 at Bates - Cadillac Tower - BarlumTowerDetroit This Beaux Arts skyscraper was the first building outside of New York City and Chicago to have more than 40 floors. Cadillac Tower was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

Fort Shelby Hotel 525 West Lafayette Blvd 42.3293, -83.0531 - Fort Shelby Hotel This historic upscale hotel was designed in the Beaux Arts style. Built in 1916, it was renovated in 2008 and is the first full-service Hilton brand hotel to operate in the city in 33 years. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Wayne County Bldg Detroit MI USA - Wayne County Building

Wayne County Building 600 Randolph Street 42.3321, -83.0424 - Wayne County Building This building, constructed in 1897, may be the nation's finest surviving example of Roman Baroque architecture. The Wayne County Building also has a blend of Beaux-Arts and some elements of the neo-classical architectural style. The courthouse tower was originally 227' - 8 1/2" tall. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

Churches

Fort Street Presbyterian Church 631 Wednesday to Fridayort Street 42.3275, -83.053889 - Fort Street Presbyterian Church (Detroit, Michigan) This church was constructed in 1855, and completely rebuilt in 1876. It is an ornately detailed Gothic Revival structure built of limestone ashlar. The facade features a 265-foot (81 m) tall square tower with a spire on one side and a shorter octagonal turret on the other. A central stained glass window illuminates the sanctuary. There are seven bays along the side of the church with flying buttresses, crocketed finials, lacy stonework and tall windows, which was designed to give the impression of light.

Old Mariners' Church 170 E Jefferson Ave 42.329425, -83.042042 at Randolph, near the portal of the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel ☎ +1 313 259-2206 - Mariners' Church Old Mariner Church, Detroit The Old Mariners' Church is an independent, Anglican-style church completed in 1849. Established to serve mariners (hence the name) and the church holds a Blessing of the Fleet every March for those going out to sea and a Great Lakes Memorial Service for those who have lost their lives at sea every November. An Underground Railroad tunnel under the building was discovered in 1955 when the church was moved to make way for a civic centre. The nearest People Mover Station to the church is Millender Center.

St. John's Episcopal Church 2326 Woodward Ave 42.339864, -83.052456 I-75 and Woodward Ave ☎ +1 313-962-7358 - St. John's Episcopal Church (Detroit, Michigan) Street Johns Episcopal Church Detroit Built in 1860, this church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. It was designed in the Gothic Revival architectural-style.

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Events

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2023 Event | November |22 |month= - This parade has been going on for quite some time. It runs down Woodward Avenue every Thanksgiving.

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Motown Winter Blast - Meridian Winter Blast | Web:

2023 Event | January |26 |month= 28 - Held every winter in Campus Martius Park, it includes ice skating, concerts, and a street party in Greektown. This multi-day event has drawn crowds of over one million people.

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|month= 28 - Held at Hart Plaza every Memorial Day weekend since 2000 under various names, this festival is about electronic dance music.

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North American International Auto Show | Web:

2023 Event | January |19 |month= 27 - 1 Washington Blvd Held annually since 1907 (except from 1945 - 1952), it is the largest auto show in North America. It is held at Cobo Hall every January and is particularly important because Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler are headquartered in the area.

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Detroit Jazz Festival | Web:

2023 Event | August |31 |September|date=3 - Held every Labor Day weekend at Hart Plaza, it is one of the largest free jazz festivals in the nation, with plenty of performances by both local and world renowned jazz artists.

Youmacon 42.3289, -83.0397 - Youmacon

2023 Event | November |1 |date=4 One of the largest anime conventions in the U.S.

Gambling

MGM Grand Detroit 1777 Third Street 42.3336, -83.0603 +1 888-646-3387 MGM Grand Detroit MGMGrand Detroit1 The MGM Grand Detroit is the first luxury casino resort in a major metropolis outside of Las Vegas or Atlantic City, and the first in downtown Detroit. The permanent casino opened its doors to the public on October 3, 2007.

Greektown Casino Hotel - The Greektown Casino Hotel

MotorCity Casino 2901 Grand River Ave 42.339, -83.069 +1 866-782-9622 MotorCity Casino Hotel Motor City Casino Length - The MotorCity Casino is a $300 million casino hotel. It incorporates the historic Wagner Baking Company building circa 1915. As part of the renovation and the junctionstone of this former Wonder Bread bakery has been fully restored to its original condition, preserving the signature features of the 93-year old Detroit landmark.

Greektown Casino-Hotel 555 E Lafayette 42.3345, -83.0412 +1 888-771-4386 Greektown Casino Hotel - Greektownnew2 Greektown casino includes several Greek restaurants. The casino has its own People Mover Station, on level 3.

Theater

Foxtown, on Woodward Avenue, is the nickname of Detroit's theater neighborhood. The name comes from the city's Fox Theatre, which is the largest of the nation's fox theaters. Foxtown is home to dozens of performing arts venues. It is the second largest theater neighborhood in the United States, after New York City's Broadway. The theater neighborhood lies in the northern end of downtown Detroit, bordering Detroit/Midtown-New Center|Midtown. The nearest People Mover stations to the area are the Grand Circus Park Station at Park Street, near Woodward Avenue, and the Broadway Station at the junction of Broadway and John R. Some of the more popular theaters include:

Fox Theatre 2211 Woodward Ave 42.3386, -83.052236 ☎ +1 248 433-1515 - Fox Theatre (Detroit) - Foxdetroitmarqueenightshot2 The Fox is the second largest theater in the nation after Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The theater was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1989 and was one of the first theaters to feature live sound. The exterior of the attached 10-story building features an Art Deco facade, which lights up at night and can be seen for several blocks. The Fox is Detroit’s top venue for Broadway shows.

Detroit Masonic Temple 500 Temple Street 42.341419, -83.060156 ☎ +1 313 832-7100 Detroit Masonic Temple - Detroit Masonic Temple - Detroit Michigan - A907270 This theater is the second largest in Detroit. The 4,404-seat theater is a prominent venue for concerts, Broadway shows, and other events. Detroit Masonic Temple was designed in the neo-gothic architectural style, using a great deal of limestone. Fillmore Detroit marquee - The Fillmore Detroit

The Fillmore Detroit 2115 Woodward Ave 42.337778, -83.051944 - The Fillmore Detroit - Fillmore Detroit marquee Known as the State Theater throughout most of its history, The Fillmore Detroit is next to the larger Fox Theater. The theater was designed as a movie house in the Renaissance Revival style of architecture

Detroit Opera House 1526 Broadway Street 42.3364, -83.0486 ☎ +1 313 237-7464 Detroit Opera House - Detroit Opera House with trees The Detroit Opera House is the venue for all Michigan Opera Theater productions and other events. This theater, which seats 2,700 people, first opened in 1922.

Orchestra Hall 3711 Woodward Ave 42.348747, -83.0593 ☎ +1 313 576-5111 - Orchestra Hall (Detroit) Max Monday Fisher Music Center This orchestra hall is the home of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The hall is renowned for its marvelous acoustic properties.

Music Hall Center For The Performing Arts 350 Madison Ave 42.337222, -83.046111 ☎ +1 313 887-8500 - Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts Music Hall Detroit Originally known as the Wilson Theatre.

Majestic Theatre - 4140 Woodward Ave 42.351389, -83.060278 ☎ +1 313 833-9700 - Majestic Theater (Detroit, Michigan) MajesticTheaterDetroit A beautiful theatre designed in Art Deco, now boasting the largest enameled metal panel Art Deco facade in the Detroit metropolitan area. The theater hosts live musical acts.

Bonstelle Theatre - 3424 Woodward Ave 42.346089, -83.056906 ☎ +1 313 577-2972 - Bonstelle Theatre Temple Beth-El Bonstelle Theater The Bonstelle Theatre is the undergraduate theater used by Wayne State University. It was built in 1902 as the Temple Beth-El. The theater was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.

Gem Theatre - 333 Madison Ave 42.3375, -83.046389 ☎ +1 313 963-9800 - Gem Theatre - Gem Theatre - Detroit Michigan This two-level theater used to be in Foxtown, however due to the construction of Comerica Park, it was moved on wheels five blocks to its present location. It is the furthest known relocation of a sizable building.

The City Theater 2301 Woodward Ave - This theater, inside the Hockeytown Cafe building, seats 430 people.

Sports

Comericapano - Enjoying a Tigers game

Comerica Park - Detroit Tigers Baseball in the United States|baseball - 2100 Woodward Ave 42.339167, -83.048611 stadium bound by Witherell, Montcalm, Brush, and Adams Sts ☎ +1 313 962-4000 Tickets range from $15 for standing room areas to $72 for a seat behind home plate Comerica Park - Comerica Park satellite view - Take in a ballgame at the Tigers' marvelous ballpark, with its magnificent views of the downtown skyline, a fountain beyond the center field wall, and tiger statues that growl every time the Tigers hit a home run. The concourse beyond left-center field has statues of famous Tigers players, including Willie Horton, Hank Greenberg, and Ty Cobb, and there's also a small Ferris wheel and a carousel for the kids.

Ford Field - Detroit Lions football | 2000 Brush Street 42.34, -83.045556 between Beacon and Montcalm ☎ +1 313 262-2000 - Ford Field - Ford-Field-September-10-2006 42586 Just across Brush Street from Comerica Park is Ford Field, home to Detroit's American Football|NFL football team and the Lions.

Little Caesars Arena - Detroit Red Wings hockey, Detroit Pistons basketball | 2645 Woodward Avenue 42.325278, -83.051389 ☎ +1 313 471-3200 - Little Ceasars Arena - A68579 Technically in Detroit/Midtown-New Center|Midtown instead of downtown, this arena opened in 2017 as the new home for the Detroit Red Wings of the Ice hockey in North America|NHL and the Detroit Pistons of the Basketball in North America|NBA. The Red Wings moved in after 38 years at Joe Louis Arena several blocks down, while the Pistons moved in with them from their previous home at The Palace of Auburn Hills.

Shopping in Detroit/Downtown

John K. King Books 901 West Lafayette Blvd 42.327542, -83.057009 ☎ +1 313 961-0622 Opening from Monday to Saturday 9:30AM Monday - 5:30PM One of the best used bookstores in America with over 750,000 books in stock.

Pure Detroit - Detroit Souvenirs. Stores inside the Renaissance Center and the Fisher Building, and the Guardian Building.

Riverfront Shops - Renaissance Center - In the Ren Cen's magnificent Wintergarden and there are many different kinds of stores and retail outlets here that sell a wide variety of products.

Detroit Locker Room | Authentic Detroit merchandise.

Sports Mania | 400 Monroe Street ☎ +1 313 962-0391 - For Detroit clothing and souvenirs, and clothing associated with the Detroit Pistons, Detroit Lions, Detroit Red Wings, Detroit Tigers.

Halal Restaurants

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Greektown

Explore Detroit's Greektown, with its Greek restaurants and retail outlets surrounding the Greektown Casino.

Astoria Pastry Shop 541 Monroe Street 42.335353, -83.041899 ☎ +1 313 963-9603 +1 313 963-2530 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 8AM Monday - midnight, Friday Saturday 8AM Monday - 1AM This European bakery has excellent desserts.

Fishbone's Rhythm Kitchen Cafe 400 Monroe Street 42.334413, -83.043346 ☎ +1 313 965-4600 Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 6:30AM Monday - midnight, F-Sa 6:30AM Monday - 1AM (bar open until 2AM nightly) Excellent Cajun cuisine. Also serves great Steaks, seafood, and sushi.

Pegasus Taverna - 558 Monroe Street 42.335223, -83.041519 ☎ +1 313 964-6800 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 1AM, Friday Saturday 11AM Monday - 3AM, Sunday 11AM Monday - midnight Possibly the most popular restaurant in Greektown.

The Golden Fleece 525 Monroe Street 42.335226, -83.04217 - Opening Hours: Sunday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 1AM, F-Sa 11AM Monday - 3AM Cheap, quick, and delicious true Greek food.

Pizza

Detroit is known for its "Detroit-Style" Pizza:

PizzaPapalis | 553 Monroe Street 42.335439, -83.041701 ☎ +1 313 961-8020 +1 313 961-2204 - Chicago and Detroit-style deep dish Pizzas.Dine-in.

Coney Island

Lafayette And American Coney Islands - The rival Coney Islands

Detroit is known for the greasy and messy Coney Island Hot Dogs, and for its Coney Island restaurants which are open very late or even 24 hours to catch the late-night bar crowd.

American Coney Island | 114 West Lafayette Blvd 42.331537, -83.048766 ☎ +1 586 219-0995 Opening Hours: 24 hours Inexpensive Rival of the Lafayette Coney Island right next door. American's dogs feature a blander chili and less pungent onions, and the atmosphere is more American and less true to its Greek legacy.

Lafayette Coney Island | 118 West Lafayette Blvd 42.331484, -83.048836 ☎ +1 313 964-8198 Inexpensive Rival of the American Coney Island right next door. Lafayette's dogs feature a spicier chili, more flavourful onions, a smaller, more intimate dining area and emphasis on its Greek legacy.

Leo's Coney Island A chain that can be found all over metropolitan Detroit.

Cafe d'Mongo 1439 Griswold 42.334258, -83.050064 - Speakeasy with bare-bones menu, but those bones got soul. Great live music. Only open Friday nights and some Saturdays.

Cheli's Chili Cafe 47 E Adams 42.337551, -83.050023 - Offers a full menu.

Hard Rock Café Detroit 45 Monroe Street 42.332382, -83.046426 - True to the famous international chain and tailored to accentuate Detroit's rock stars.

Hockeytown Cafe - 2301 Woodward Ave 42.338939, -83.052498 ☎ +1 313 965-9500 - Across from Comerica Park. This restaurant doubles as a museum with Detroit Red Wings history and memorabilia as well as Tigers memorabilia and motorcycles.

Small Plates Detroit 1521 Broadway Street 42.335866, -83.048769 ☎ +1 313 963-0702 Opening Hours: M–Thursday11:30AM Monday - 11PM; Friday 11:30AM–midnight; Saturday noon-midnight As the name suggest and the plates are small but the food is good. This small restaurant is a good spot to sample and share diner with a few guest. With good Brick oven Pizzas, and a full bar this little gem is a solid dining spot.

Andiamo's 400 Renaissance Center, Ste A-403 42.328098, -83.039664 ☎ +1 313 567-6700 +1 313 567-6701 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM Monday - 11PM, Friday 11AM Monday - midnight, Saturday 4PM Monday - midnight, Sunday 4PM Monday - 9PM Italian. Eleven locations including downtown inside the Renaissance Center. Great atmosphere, fine dining experience.

Rattlesnake Club - 300 Riverplace 42.336128, -83.017173 ☎ +1 313 567-4400 - Riverfront dining experience.

Roast - 1128 Washington Blvd 42.332214, -83.050596 Washington & Michigan Ave ☎ +1 313 961-2500 - Beautiful modern setting in the recently renovated Westin Book Cadillac Hotel serving some of the best Steak around with an extensive list.

Bleu Room Experience - 1540 Woodward Ave - High tech nightclub, friendly, live music, large dance floor, VIP lounge.

Centaur Cafe - 2233 Park Ave ☎ +1 313 963-4040 Opening Hours: 4PM Monday - 2AM daily This place is Detroit’s best martini bar, sports and entertainment neighborhood. This place has amazing architecture, swank lounge areas, masterful chefs, and choice of 21 specialty martinis changes seasonally. Always a good spot to stop at before a Tigers game, and you will need to stop here to drown your sorrows in after watching the Detroit Lions play a game. No baseball hats are allowed on non-game days.

Jacoby's (German) Biergarten - 624 Brush Street 42.33228, -83.04210 - Near Greektown, Jacoby's is Detroit's oldest saloon and restaurant since 1904.

The Labyrinth | 1701 Cass Ave - Gothic night-club

Leland City Club | 400 Bagley Street - Nightclub with Techno and Alternative Rock.

MGM Grand Detroit 177 Third Street 42.3336, -83.0603 - MGM Grand Detroit Live entertainment and dancing in a world class venue.

St. Andrews Hall 431 E Congress Street 42.332305, -83.041525 - Premier historic nightclub, three levels with live music, Techno, Alternative, Hip-Hop.

Tom's Oyster Cafe - 519 E Jefferson Ave - Metro Detroit chain. Upscale, a local favorite.

The Town Pump Tavern - 100 West Montcalm Street Opening Hours: 11AM Monday - 2AM daily Steps away from Comerica Park, Ford Field and the Fox Theatre and the Fillmore Theatre. this upscale watering hole is a good place to start out at before a game or concert. They offer an extensive organic juice list with 18 soft drinks on tap, and a full kitchen serving until 11PM every evening. They have live music after home Lions and Tigers games, and DJs on the weekends.

Tommy's Grill 624 3rd Street - 1840 building now a bar with lots of atmosphere, particularly before a sporting event such as the Red Wings.

Ready Player One 407 E Fort Street 42.33313, -83.04269 ☎ +1 313 395-3300 - A underground bricktown barcade.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Detroit/Downtown

Detroit/Downtown - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Detroit/Downtown, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Detroit/Downtown. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Detroit/Downtown and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Detroit/Downtown. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Detroit/Downtown. Key components include:

Halal-Friendly Accommodations in Detroit/Downtown: A carefully selected list of hotels, lodges, and vacation rentals that cater to halal requirements, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming stay for Muslim travelers in Detroit/Downtown.

Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Detroit/Downtown: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Detroit/Downtown, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Detroit/Downtown.

Prayer Facilities: Information on masjids, prayer rooms, and suitable locations for daily prayers in Detroit/Downtown, ensuring ease and convenience for Muslim visitors in fulfilling their religious obligations.

Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Detroit/Downtown, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

Transport and Logistics: Practical guidance on transportation options that accommodate Muslim travel needs, ensuring seamless movement within Detroit/Downtown and beyond.

Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Detroit/Downtown, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Detroit/Downtown, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Detroit/Downtown without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Detroit/Downtown is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Detroit/Downtown.

About eHalal Travel Group:

eHalal Travel Group Detroit/Downtown is a prominent name in the global Muslim travel industry, dedicated to providing innovative and all-inclusive travel solutions tailored to the needs of Muslim travelers worldwide. With a commitment to excellence and inclusivity, eHalal Travel Group aims to foster a seamless travel experience for its clients while respecting their religious and cultural values.

For Halal business inquiries in Detroit/Downtown, please contact:

eHalal Travel Group Detroit/Downtown Media: info@ehalal.io

Buy Muslim Friendly condos, Houses and Villas in Detroit/Downtown

eHalal Group Detroit/Downtown is a prominent real estate company specializing in providing Muslim-friendly properties in Detroit/Downtown. Our mission is to cater to the specific needs and preferences of the Muslim community by offering a wide range of halal-certified residential and commercial properties, including houses, condos, and factories. With our commitment to excellence, client satisfaction, and adherence to Islamic principles, eHalal Group has established itself as a trusted name in the real estate industry in Detroit/Downtown.

At eHalal Group, we understand the importance of meeting the unique requirements of Muslim individuals and families seeking properties that align with their cultural and religious trainings. Our extensive portfolio of Muslim-friendly properties in Detroit/Downtown ensures that clients have access to a diverse selection of options tailored to their needs. Whether it's a luxurious villa, a modern condominium, or a fully equipped factory, our team is dedicated to assisting clients in finding their ideal property.

For those seeking a comfortable and modern living space, our condos are an excellent choice. Starting at US$ 350,000 and these condominium units offer contemporary designs, state-of-the-art facilities, and convenient locations within Detroit/Downtown. Each condo is thoughtfully designed to incorporate halal-friendly features and amenities, ensuring a seamless integration of Islamic values into everyday living.

If you are looking for a more spacious option, our houses are perfect for you. Starting at US$ 650,000, our houses provide ample living space, privacy, and a range of customizable features to meet your specific requirements. These houses are located in well-established neighborhoods in Detroit/Downtown, offering a harmonious balance between modern living and Islamic values.

For those seeking luxury and exclusivity, our luxury villas in Detroit/Downtown are the epitome of sophistication and elegance. Starting at US$ 1.5 million and these villas offer a lavish lifestyle with private amenities, breathtaking views, and meticulous attention to detail. Each luxury villa is meticulously designed to provide a serene and halal environment, allowing you to enjoy the finest living experience while adhering to your Islamic principles. For further details please email us at info@ehalal.io

Muslim Friendly Hotels

The Leland | 400 Bagley Ave 42.333621, -83.054271 - An older hotel with interesting architecture - a good affordable place for the adventurous. Multiple bars and late night restaurants inside.

Courtyard Inn - Marriott | 333 E Jefferson Ave 42.330439, -83.041596 - Across from the Renaissance Center. full service hotel. Indoor pool, fitness center, restaurants, lounges, and meeting rooms.

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton 525 West Lafayette Blvd 42.329321, -83.052905 ☎ +1 313 963-5600 +1 313 963-5604 Check-in: 3PM / Check-out: noon Historic hotel, opened after renovation in 2008.

RenCen - The Renaissance Center

The Atheneum Suite Hotel 1000 Brush Ave 42.334015, -83.042611 ☎ +1 313 962-2323 - Luxury hotel in Greco-Roman style in Greektown.

Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center Jefferson Ave, btwn Brush and Beaubien 42.328976, -83.039749 hotel entrance on west side of Renaissance Center ☎ +1 313 568-8000 +1-888-236-2427 Rooms from $130 & up - RenCenmarriotcafe - Luxury hotel overlooking the riverfront. The tallest hotel in the Gulf countriesern Hemisphere, it's connected to the elevated rail system known as the People Mover. Guests have included Ronald Reagan.

Crowne Plaza Detroit Downtown Riverfront 2 Washington Blvd 42.327899, -83.047465 ☎ +1 313 965-0200 - Full service hotel, trying to mimic French style. Guests have included George H.W. Bush. Prime location.

Greektown Casino Resort - Luxury resort hotel with FT2 25,000 of meeting space and a 1,200-seat theater.

Inn at 97 Winder - 97 Winder Street - Victorian mansion in downtown two blocks from Comerica Park.

MGM Grand Detroit Casino Resort - 1777 Third Street 42.333216, -83.059537 ☎ +1 877 888-2121 - Luxury resort hotel with FT2 30000 of meeting space and a 1,200-seat theater.

Westin Book-Cadillac Hotel 1114 Washington Blvd 42.332012, -83.050536 - The city's historic flagship luxury hotel, European elegance, downtown location, world-class facility with attached parking garage. Guests have included Presidents Herbert Hoover, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, and many celebrities.

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More Muslim Friendly Destinations from Detroit/Downtown

Windsor (Ontario) | Windsor, Ontario, Canada -- lies just across the Ambassador Bridge (which is in the Detroit/Southwest Side|Southwest Side. Or through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel which is next to the Renaissance Center (good to use if you see traffic backed up onto I-75). This heavily trafficked border crossing has shaped Windsor more than anything else; well-maintained, walkable streets, shops and restaurants, Caesar's Windsor (Canada's largest casino), and adult entertainment. The lower drinking age (19) draws young Americans and ensures a vibrant club scene on weekends. Windsor provides great views of the Detroit skyline, especially on summer nights Windsor's waterfront. Since the passing of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, Crossing the border requires passport or an enhanced driver's license. A birth certificate or standard driver's license is no longer enough to make the crossing.

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