Shinola Hotel, Detroit

AfarOct 8

Detroit’s East Side Is Having a Moment—Here’s Where to Go, According to a Local

Photographer Elonte Davis shares the restaurants, green spaces, and cultural touchpoints that make Detroit's East Side worth the trip.

Quintessentially Detroit.

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Belle Isle ParkSightIsland park with skyline and river views.
Shinola HotelHotelQuintessentially Detroit.
Detroit Institute of ArtsMuseumVenue for Concert of Colors.
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American HistoryMuseumLocated in the city's Midtown Cultural Center, The Wright is one of the world's oldest and largest independent…
OsbornNeighborhoodOne of the best places to meet the real people of Detroit.
Zorba’s Coney IslandRestaurantA classic diner, open for breakfast.
Lape SoulfoodRestaurantTry turkey chops, macaroni, and greens.
Food ExchangeRestaurantOrder the Big Baby corned beef sandwich.
They SayRestaurantAnother East Side favorite.
Me & You Kitchen + CocktailsRestaurantFrames itself as “East Side energy”.
Blue Martini Sports LoungeRestaurantEnd your evening with a nightcap.
Belle Isle CasinoSightRenaissance Revival landmark available for private rental.
Movement Music FestivalFestivalAnnual electronic music festival at Hart Plaza.
Chevrolet Detroit Grand PrixFestivalRev races through downtown streets in early June.
Concert of ColorsFestivalHeats up each July in venues around Midtown.
Black Bottom | Black Legacy FestivalFestivalTakes place every year in mid-August.
Detroit Blues CafePub

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Condé Nast TravelerOct 6

15 Best Hotels in the Midwest: Readers’ Choice Awards 2026

Condé Nast Traveler readers rate their top hotels the country's heartland.

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Shinola HotelHotelWelcome to Shinola Hotel.
The Godfrey Detroit, Curio Collection by HiltonHotel
Elsewhere
The Pfister HotelHotelMilwaukee, United StatesThis icon of a hotel, built in 1893 near the city's historic Third Ward, is home to the largest collection of Victorian…
Le Méridien Columbus, The JosephHotelColumbus, United StatesOpened in early 2015.
Fidelity Hotel ClevelandHotelCleveland, United StatesBest for: Business travelers, discerning couples, small families with a little one (or pet) are also warmly welcomed…
Hewing HotelHotelMinneapolis, United StatesExperience historic charm and modern comfort at Hewing Hotel in Minneapolis featuring stylish rooms, a rooftop spa and…
Hyatt Regency MilwaukeeHotelMilwaukee, United StatesMilwaukee is one of the US’s cities to watch, as we noted in last year’s Readers’ Choice Awards —from having a festival…
Hotel Kansas City – The Unbound Collection by HyattHotelKansas City, United StatesA historic downtown hotel offering big-city polish with a Midwestern price tag.
Amway Grand Plaza hotelHotelGrand Rapids, United States
Crossroads HotelHotelKansas City, United States
The Farnam, Autograph CollectionHotelOmaha, United States
The Charmant HotelHotelLa Crosse, United States
Hyatt Regency MinneapolisHotelMinneapolis, United States
Ironworks Hotel IndyHotelIndianapolis, United States

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AfarAug 20

7 U.S. Cities Where the Riverfront Is the Place to Be

Where to eat: Ladder 4 Wine Bar, situated in a 1910 former firehouse, is about three miles west of downtown. Ever-changing dishes, such as the Hokkaido scallops with green almonds, ramps, and ...

Inspired by Detroit's architecture and brand.

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Wheelhouse DetroitPlaceRent a bike for the day.
Belle IsleSightCycle the promenade to this island.
Shinola HotelHotelInspired by Detroit's architecture and brand.
San MorelloRestaurantSouthern coastal Italian restaurant.
Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial ParkParkViews of Canada and the city's downtown skyline.
Detroit Riverfront ConservancyPlaceFill out the form to request a speaker or tour to update your donation contact information and for all general…
Diamond Jack's River ToursPlaceDocents narrate Motor City's industrial past.
Ambassador BridgeSightCycle the promenade to this bridge.
Ladder 4 Wine BarRestaurantWe take the wine and the food very seriously.
Little VillageNeighborhoodArts space in a historic church.
Elsewhere
White RiverSightIndianapolis, United StatesRestoration of the river.
Frank’s Paddlesports LiveryPlaceIndianapolis, United StatesOffers paddling trips.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway MuseumMuseumIndianapolis, United StatesRace a qualifying lap with immersive simulators.
Riverside ParkParkIndianapolis, United StatesHome to Frank's Paddlesports Livery.
InterContinental IndianapolisHotelIndianapolis, United StatesLuxury hotel opened in 2025.
AstreaRestaurantIndianapolis, United StatesRooftop bar with a panoramic view.
Monument CircleParkIndianapolis, United StatesGathering place at the heart of the city.
BluebeardRestaurantIndianapolis, United StatesChampions Indiana agriculture.
Holy RosaryPlace of worshipIndianapolis, United StatesNeighborhood where Bluebeard is located.
Amelia'sBakeryIndianapolis, United StatesBakes bread next door to Bluebeard.
Through2EyesPlaceIndianapolis, United StatesBlack-owned company offering city history tours.
Graco ParkParkMinneapolis, United StatesRiver landing, picnic tables, restored island.
Boom Island ParkParkMinneapolis, United StatesBike the new riverside trail to this park.
Paddle Bridge Kayak ToursPlaceMinneapolis, United StatesSign up for a history lesson.
St. Anthony FallsSightMinneapolis, United StatesSite of a Dakota Nation-led project.

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Condé Nast TravelerJul 31

The Best Hotels in Detroit—and Why the City Belongs on Your Travel List

A former resident and frequent Detroit visitor shares her favorite hotels in the city.

knits five historic downtown buildings into one stay

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Belle IsleSightspend an afternoon
The Siren HotelHotelglass-enclosed terrace atop the former Wurlitzer building
RoostHotelset inside the Book Tower, a 1920s skyscraper
Le SuprêmeRestaurantFrench bistro could be a love letter to Paris
Hiroki SanRestaurantpours sake with gold-flecked sushi
The Aladdin SaneRestaurantBowie-named lounge mixes cocktails by candlelight
Monarch ClubRestaurantmidcentury-inspired cocktail den with 360-degree open-air deck
ElementHotelenjoyable base with apartment-style rooms and suites
MadcapCafégrab a coffee
Hotel David WhitneyHotel1915 landmark with soaring atrium and fireplaces
Library BarRestaurantpours cocktail riffs named for lumber baron family
Ford FieldSightIt primarily serves as the home of the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL), the Mid-American Conference…
Comerica ParkSightIt has been the home of the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB) since its opening in 2000.
Detroit Foundation HotelHotelinside a 1929 firehouse with industrial edges
Apparatus RoomRestaurantlight-flooded bar crowned with hundreds of hanging bulbs
Shinola HotelHotelknits five historic downtown buildings into one stay
San MorelloRestaurantwood-fired pizza and housemade pasta
Detroit Institute of ArtsMuseumvisit for free
Candy BarRestaurantsip bubbles below a glittering disco ball
CheninRestaurantbiodynamic wines and butter-lavished treats
downtownPlace of worshiphighly walkable area
Eastern MarketMarket
Fox TheatreTheatre

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Detroit’s East Side Is Having a Moment—Here’s Where to Go, According to a Local

15 Best Hotels in the Midwest: Readers’ Choice Awards 2026

7 U.S. Cities Where the Riverfront Is the Place to Be

The Best Hotels in Detroit—and Why the City Belongs on Your Travel List