Detroit

Detroit, Michigan, is a city with a rich cultural history and a thriving art scene. One of its most famous landmarks is the Motown Museum, the birthplace of Motown music, which offers tours and exhibits about the history of the label and its artists. The Detroit Institute of Arts is another must-see attraction, with a collection that includes works by Vincent van Gogh, Diego Rivera, and Rembrandt. Visitors can also explore the Eastern Market, one of the oldest public markets in the United States, which offers fresh produce, handmade goods, and art.

Detroit is also a city of sports, with several professional teams including the Detroit Lions, the Detroit Tigers, and the Detroit Red Wings. Visitors can catch a game at one of the city’s sports stadiums, such as the Comerica Park or the Little Caesars Arena. The city is also home to the Detroit Grand Prix, a popular annual event for car enthusiasts.

Finally, Detroit is a city of innovation, with a rich history of technological advancements and manufacturing. Visitors can explore the Henry Ford Museum, which showcases the history of American innovation, or visit the Ford Rouge Factory, a working automotive factory that offers tours. With its mix of art, sports, and innovation, Detroit is a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to the Midwest.

Detroit Luxury Itinerary

Recommended Stay: Weekend

Lodging Recommendation: Hotels are surprisngly expensive here. Good city to use hotel points. If not, I would recommend the Element Detroit at the Metropolitan https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g42139-d15121938-Reviews-Element_Detroit_At_The_Metropolitan-Detroit_Michigan.html

Recommended mode of transportation: Ride Share

Arrival

Arrive and drop off stuff in your room

Dinner: Selden Standard https://www.yelp.com/biz/selden-standard-detroit

Day 1

Breakfast: Warda Patisserie https://www.yelp.com/biz/warda-patisserie-detroit

Activity: Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit  & Detroit Institute of Arts (Diego Rivera Murals)

Lunch: Head over to Eastern Market – One of the largest open air food markets in the country. https://www.yelp.com/biz/eastern-market-detroit-4 (Only open on Saturday) 

Activity:  Library Street Collective Art Gallery

Dinner: Baobab Fare https://www.yelp.com/biz/baobab-fare-detroit or Chartreuse https://www.yelp.com/biz/chartreuse-detroit

Day 2

Breakfast: Trinosophes https://www.yelp.com/biz/trinosophes-detroit?osq=warda

Activity: Motown Museum

Then head to the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum

Lunch: Saffron De Twah https://www.yelp.com/biz/saffron-de-twah-detroit

Depart

If around for dinner, head to whichever restaurant you did not go to