A Great Way to Visit Detroit:
24 Hour Detroit Itinerary
Start your day with Coffee: BAR ROTUNDA COFFEE CAFE
In true European fashion, Bar Rotunda serves as an all-day cafe and wine bar. The space is canopied by the beautifully restored 100-year-old Keppler glass dome within the lobby of Book Tower, creating an idyllic setting for locals and guests to savor a bite or drink. Bar Rotunda is a premier destination for coffees, pastries, small plates, wine, and cocktails. The design and service makes us feel that we are enjoying a grand café in a venerable hotel of early twentieth-century Paris.
After coffee, go to breakfast: Folk
A Detroit gathering space - breakfast, lunch, brunch, espresso, wine, and specialty provisions. Breakfast and lunch restaurant and wine store. An "artisanal" café that specializes in seasonal, made-from-scratch comfort foods and healthful beverages that are inspired by the seasons. Folk utilizes many time-honored ingredients from around the world to create global yet familiar dishes. The open kitchen and small number of tables in a renovated old building create a comfortable space. Seasonal patio.
Now, explore the city: Motown Museum
Home to an extensive array of Motown artifacts, photographs and other memorabilia, the Museum’s mission is to preserve the legacy of Motown Record Company and to educate and motivate people. The restored upper flat is where Berry Gordy lived with his young family during the company’s earliest days. One of the Best of the Best Top Things To Do Downtown Detroit. Diana Ross & The Supremes, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson & The Jackson 5, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Lionel Richie & The Commodores, ...
Then Lunch: Mudgie's Deli & Wine Bar
One of the best delis - any city, anywhere. Serving only the highest-quality, scratch-made, locally sourced food; fine wines, craft cocktails; local spirits; and craft beer. Outstanding sandwiches. Fresh and interesting ingredients. Lunch, happy hour, dinner and weekend brunch. Venue just has a great vibe and a lot of character, located in an older house in a historic Detroit neighborhood. Seasonal patio. Outstanding wine bar/store.
Explore More: Detroit Institute Of Arts Museum
The world-renowned Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), is one of the premier art museums in the United States - home to more than 60,000 works that comprise a multicultural survey of human creativity from ancient times through the 21st century. The foundation was laid by William Valentiner, a scholar and art historian from Berlin, who was director from 1924 to 1945. His extensive contacts in Europe, along with support from generous patrons, enabled him to acquire many important works that established the framework of today's collections.
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Belle Isle State Park, a 985-acre island park located in the Detroit River near downtown Detroit, is rich with history and natural beauty and provides spectacular views of Detroit to the North and Canada to the south. Extensive natural forest areas, plenty of picnic space. Picnic, jog, nature walk, swim at the beach, ride bicycles, fish, kayak, golf, and more. The island's 200-acre forested wetland is one of the largest wet-mesic flatwoods in existence … providing habitat for a large variety of rare plants, wildlife species and migrating songbirds. Home to Bald Eagles, Fallow Deer, Beaver, and more.
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Then dinner: Leila
A menu rooted in the savory yet simple flavors that define Lebanese cuisine, and an experience that evokes the simple pleasure of great food enjoyed in good company. Leila sits at the crossroads of sophisticated style and old-world hospitality. Great food, reasonable pricing, nice venue. A wonderful venue with a large outdoor patio. A proud member of the Best Dinner Restaurants Downtown Detroit.
Finish at: Cliff Bell's Jazz Club
Dating back to 1935, the restored Cliff Bell’s is a must-visit for jazz and architecture enthusiasts. The exterior was recently spruced up, and the interior features rich colors and textures, plus Art Deco fixtures and lighting. Live jazz almost every night of the week, with artists from all over the globe playing traditional and contemporary jazz. Wonderful venue - plan on reservations to get in. Dinner, cocktails, wine.