Detroit, Michigan

Pop-up dinner or book reading? Detroit journalist Amy Haimerl finds a novel way to focus on female empowerment.

The Best Insider Places to Go in Detroit? We Asked the Locals

On a getaway to Detroit, we turned down our inner travel agent and tuned into the people right in front of us. The takeaway: Plan less, ask more questions and always talk to strangers.

36 Hours in Detroit

Explore the Motor City’s rich history, arts, entertainment, and culture while discovering some of the newer hot spots and the flourishing farm-and-food scene.

Have Flowers, Will Travel

Delivering more than just pretty bouquets, Lisa Waud of the Pot and Box flower truck is changing Detroit’s floriculture scene from the ground up.

How Urban Artists Are Reinventing Detroit

Creative labor is rebuilding the Motor City, one (art) piece at a time.

Out of the Box: Detroit’s Bon Bon Bon

Crafting funky chocolates in a Rosie the Riveter bandanna and coveralls, Alexandra Clark of Bon Bon Bon gives froufrou candy-making a Detroit-style update. Here’s how.

Top Things to Do in Detroit

From the tip of its skyscrapers to its riverside green spaces, this major metro exudes energy. Connect to the spirit during rides on the People Mover, on Pure Detroit’s free walking tours or strolling along the RiverWalk. Check out our tips on what to do, where to eat and where to stay.

3 Weekend Getaways Near Detroit

Visit the Pioneer Wine Trail in the Irish Hills region between Ann Arbor and Lansing — or try a beach vacation in Lexington or a jazzy weekend in Monroe.