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A week in Detroit

Seven days in Detroit without seven days of sightseeing. The plan slows down in the middle, which is what a week is for.

  • 6 nights
  • Couple
  • Balanced pace
  • Mid-range budget
Plan your own Detroit trip

Every place here was checked on 2026-10-30 or later, and each one says where it came from.

The plan, day by day

7 days

Day 1

Arrival day

8 of 24 hours planned

  1. 09:30

    You arrive

  2. 13:0014:00

    Lafayette Coney Island

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Lafayette Boulevard West 118, 48226 Detroit

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  3. 14:3017:00

    Michigan Science Center

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    science museum in Detroit, Michigan

    John R Street 5020, 48202 Detroit

    Opening hours: Mon closed · Tue–Fri 10:00–15:00 · Sat 10:00–17:00 · Sun 12:00–17:00

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  4. 17:00

    2h open

    17:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 19:0020:30

    American Coney Island

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Lafayette Boulevard West 114, 48226 Detroit

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  6. 20:3023:00

    Detroit Opera House

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    opera house and former movie theater in Detroit, Michigan, United States

    Broadway Street 1526, 48226 Detroit

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

Day 2

15 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Astoria Pastry Shop

    Picked because you chose food + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Meal

    Monroe Street 541, 48224 Detroit

    Opening hours: Mon–Thu 08:00–22:00 · Fri–Sat 08:00–23:00 · Sun 08:00–22:00

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3012:00

    Hitsville U.S.A.

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    nickname given to Motown's first headquarters, located at 2648 West Grand Boulevard in Detroit, Michigan

    West Grand Boulevard 2648, Detroit

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Slows Bar-B-Q

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    restaurant in Michigan, United States

    2138 Michigan Ave

    Opening hours: Mon–Thu 11:00–21:00 · Fri–Sat 11:00–22:00 · Sun 11:00–21:00

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  6. 14:3017:00

    Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    non-profit organization in the USA

    East Warren Avenue 315, 48201 Detroit

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  7. 17:0019:30

    Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    non-collecting contemporary art museum located in Detroit

    Woodward Avenue 4454, 48201 Detroit

    Opening hours: Mon–Tue closed · Wed 11:00–17:00 · Thu–Fri 11:00–20:00 · Sat–Sun 11:00–17:00

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  8. 19:3021:00

    Fishbones

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    400 Monroe St

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  9. 21:0023:30

    Bonstelle Theatre

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    theater and former synagogue in Detroit, Michigan, United States

    Woodward Avenue 3434, 48201 Detroit

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

Day 3

15 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Cass Cafe

    Picked because you chose food + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Meal

    Cass Avenue 4620, 48201 Detroit

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3012:00

    Hellenic Museum of Michigan

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    East Kirby Street 67, 48202 Detroit

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Amore da Roma

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Riopelle Street 3401, Detroit

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  6. 14:3017:00

    Detroit Children’s Museum

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    2nd Avenue 6134, 48202 Detroit

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  7. 17:0019:30

    Detroit Historical Museum

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    American museum in Michigan

    Woodward Avenue 5401, 48202 Detroit

    Opening hours: Mon–Tue closed · Wed–Sat 10:00–17:00 · Sun 13:00–17:00

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  8. 19:3021:00

    Andiamo Detroit Riverfront

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Renaissance Center 400, 48243 Detroit

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  9. 21:0023:30

    The Fillmore Detroit

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    multi-use entertainment venue in Detroit

    Woodward Avenue 2115, 48201

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

Day 4

12 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    -320° Coffee & Creamery

    Picked because you chose food + balanced energy

    • 45m
    • Meal

    Cass Avenue 4830, 48201 Detroit

    Opening hours: Mon–Fri 07:00–18:00 · Sat–Sun 08:00–16:00

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3012:00

    Dabls MBAD African Bead Museum

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    Large outdoor Africa-centric folk art area

    Grand River Avenue 6559, 48202 Detroit

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Golden Fleece

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Monroe Street 525, 48224 Detroit

    Opening hours: Mon–Thu 11:00–01:00 · Fri–Sat 11:00–03:00 · Sun 11:00–01:00

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  6. 14:3017:00

    William V. Banks Broadcast Museum & Media Center

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    Jefferson Avenue East 3146, 48207 Detroit

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap

  7. 17:00

    2h open

    17:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  8. 19:0020:30

    Tommy's Detroit Bar & Grill

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    3rd Street 624, 48226 Detroit

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  9. 20:3023:00

    Fox Theatre

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    theater and former movie theater in Detroit, Michigan, United States

    Woodward Avenue 2211, Detroit

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

Day 5

10 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Breakfast, open

    No verified place here fits this meal and your answers, so it is left open.

    • 45m
    • Open time

  2. 08:45

    4h 15m open

    08:45 – 13:00

    A morning to yourselves

  3. 13:0014:00

    Baker's Keyboard Lounge

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h
    • Meal

    jazz club

    Livernois Avenue 20510, 48221 Detroit

    Opening hours: Mon closed · Tue–Fri 11:00–01:00 · Sat 16:00–01:00 · Sun 13:00–00:30

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  4. 14:3016:00

    Palmer Park (Detroit)

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • History

    park in Detroit, United States of America

    bordered by Woodward Avenue to the east, 7 Mile Road to the north, Fairway Drive to the west, and West McNichols Road to the south

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  5. 16:3019:00

    Scarab Club

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    artists' club, gallery, and studio in Detroit, Michigan, U.S

    Farnsworth Street 217, 48202 Detroit

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata

  6. 19:0020:30

    La Dolce Vita

    Picked because you chose food + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    17546 Woodward Ave

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    Sources: Wikivoyage

  7. 20:3022:00

    Hope Playground

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    park in Wayne County, Michigan, United States of America

    16600 Lahser Rd, 48219-3884 Detroit

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    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata

Day 6

12 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Breakfast, open

    No verified place here fits this meal and your answers, so it is left open.

    • 45m
    • Open time

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3012:00

    Pewabic Pottery

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    historic pottery studio in Michigan, United States

    East Jefferson Avenue 10125, 48214 Detroit

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Sinbad's Restaurant and Marina

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    100 St. Clair St

    Show on map

    Sources: Wikivoyage

  6. 14:3016:00

    Belle Isle Conservatory

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Local experiences

    greenhouse and a botanical garden in Detroit, Michigan

    Inselruhe Avenue 4, 48207 Detroit

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  7. 16:3018:00

    Heidelberg Project

    Picked because you chose culture & museums and local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    community art project

    Heidelberg Street 3600, 48207 Detroit

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  8. 18:00

    1h open

    18:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  9. 19:0020:30

    Detroit Vegan Soul

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    8029 Agnes St

    Show on map

    Sources: Wikivoyage

  10. 20:3022:00

    Manoogian Mansion

    Picked because you chose local experiences + balanced energy

    • 1h 30m
    • History

    building in Detroit, Michigan, United States

    9240 Dwight St

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

Day 7

Departure day

5 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Breakfast, open

    No verified place here fits this meal and your answers, so it is left open.

    • 45m
    • Open time

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3012:00

    Dossin Great Lakes Museum

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    museum in Michigan

    Strand Drive 100, 48207 Detroit

    Opening hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00 · Sat–Sun closed

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Wikivoyage

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Pegasus Taverna

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h
    • Meal

    558 Monroe St

    Show on map

    Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikivoyage

  6. 14:30

    You leave

Sources

  • Wikidata
  • Wikivoyage contributors — Detroit/East Side
  • Wikivoyage contributors — Detroit/Hamtramck-Highland Park
  • © OpenStreetMap contributors