{"id":30365,"date":"2020-02-27T22:06:31","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T22:06:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=30365"},"modified":"2021-10-28T17:28:41","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T17:28:41","slug":"weekend-in-detroit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/weekend-in-detroit\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Spend a Weekend in Detroit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Detroit.dx178255\">Detroit<\/a><u>,<\/u> Michigan\u2019s largest city, is a hub of arts, culture, history, and entertainment. Even if you only have a weekend to take it all in, you can experience the best the city has to offer. Explore this itinerary and ideas for spending 2 or 3 days in Detroit and how to make the most of your visit.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_59594\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59594\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-59594 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/A69I3629-e1582633275151.jpg\" alt=\"Cityscape at night in Detroit\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-59594\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Detroit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Friday Evening<\/h2>\n<p>When you arrive on Friday, you\u2019ll have 72 hours in Detroit. Start with dinner at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marrowdetroit.com\/\">Marrow<\/a>, a butcher shop and restaurant with offal-based menu items like corned tongue and yakitori. You can also get local cuts, bone broth, rotisserie chickens, and other products at the connected butcher shop.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re ready for a night out, you can travel to Greektown to hop in and out of its bars and clubs in the area. You can find everything from rooftop bars to nightclubs and dive bars, so you can have whatever kind of night you wish.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for something different, you can visit the Riverside Arena for a nostalgic night of roller skating to themes and music. The roller rink plays different musical themes, such as retro, club, and Top 40, and there are group activities that bring all the skaters together for coordinated moves.<\/p>\n<h2>Saturday Morning<\/h2>\n<p>On Saturday morning, you\u2019ll have 48 hours remaining in Detroit. Start with breakfast at <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetpotatosensations.com\/\">Sweet Potato Sensations<\/a>, a family-owned restaurant that specializes in sweet potato dishes. You can get everything from sweet potato pies and cookies to sweet potato pancakes with grits and turkey chop for a hearty breakfast.<\/p>\n<p>After breakfast, head to the Detroit Institute of Arts to view masterpieces of global artwork. The museum is home to one of the largest and most important art collections in the United States, including pieces from Ancient Egypt, renaissance Europe, and contemporary American art. You\u2019ll see some unique artifacts as well, such as a dragon tile relief from the Ishtar Gate of Babylon.<\/p>\n<p>For lunch, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.normagscuisine.com\/\">Norma G\u2019s<\/a> for Trinidadian cuisine. The charming restaurant nestled in the canal-filled neighborhood of Jefferson Chalmers offers flavorful menu options like curried goat and oxtail tacos, as well as vegan options and a full bar.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_59595\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59595\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-59595 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/A69I3416-e1582633336553.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior of the Detroit Institute of the Arts\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-59595\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Detroit Institute of the Arts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Saturday Afternoon and Evening<\/h2>\n<p>After lunch, take some time to visit some of Detroit\u2019s most famous attractions, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Henry-Ford-Museum-Detroit.d500935.Vacation-Attraction\">Henry Ford Museum<\/a>. The massive indoor and outdoor history museum and historic site boasts many fascinating exhibits, including the presidential limousine of John F. Kennedy, Abraham Lincoln\u2019s chair from Ford\u2019s Theatre, the Wright Brothers\u2019 bike shop, the Rosa Parks bus, and many more icons of American history.<\/p>\n<p>On Saturday night in Detroit, you can start with dinner at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cuttersdetroit.com\/\">Cutters Bar &amp; Grill<\/a>, a New Orleans-style street bar in the Eastern Market. It\u2019s renowned for its burgers and simple bar food menu, as well as the selection of cocktails.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to combine sightseeing and dinner, you can book a Motown Dinner or Moonlight Cruise on the Detroit Princess Riverboat. Taking an evening cruise allows you to see all of Detroit\u2019s landmarks illuminated against the night sky, and many cruises include drinks and dancing to popular hits.<\/p>\n<h2>Sunday Morning<\/h2>\n<p>On Sunday morning in Detroit, you\u2019ll have 24 hours left for sightseeing. Start with breakfast at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ochrebakery.com\/\">Ochre Bakery<\/a> which serves espresso drinks and baked goods, such as savory mushroom-chevre danish and chocolate espresso tarts to egg sandwiches.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re traveling with the kids, this is a good time to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Detroit-Zoo-Detroit.d500958.Vacation-Attraction\">Detroit Zoo<\/a>. The popular zoo is home to over 2,400 animals across 235 species, including polar bears, red kangaroos, giant zebras, fruit bats, warthogs, and gray seals. You could also take some time to shop at the GM Renaissance Center, which is home to shops from many well-known brands and household names.<\/p>\n<p>For lunch, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rosesfinefood.com\/\">Rose\u2019s Fine Food<\/a> for a range of brunch and lunch options, such as buckwheat pancakes, beans and greens, breakfast sandwiches, and other diner-style fare. You\u2019ll also like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sisterpie.com\/\">Sister Pie<\/a>, a bakery with delicious pie options like salted maple and buckwheat chocolate chip.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_59596\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59596\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-59596 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/IMG_3804-e1582633578115.jpg\" alt=\"Seal in an exhibit in the Detroit Zoo\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-59596\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Detroit Zoo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Sunday Afternoon and Evening<\/h2>\n<p>After lunch, you can explore the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Motown-Historical-Museum-Detroit.d6074418.Vacation-Attraction\">Motown Museum<\/a> to learn all about Detroit\u2019s strong music heritage. Also known as Hitsville U.S.A., the museum was Motown\u2019s first headquarters and holds the record label\u2019s recording studio, as well as memorabilia related to the artists and music. Some highlights include Michael Jackson\u2019s black fedora and white glove.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday night in Detroit, you can take in any experiences you may have missed before leaving the city. Stop at <a href=\"https:\/\/savannahbluedetroit.com\/\">SavannahBlue<\/a> for dinner in downtown. The restaurant serves a mouth-watering mix of dishes like blackened shrimp farro jambalaya, whole fried snapper with red rice, and crab cakes. You could also have a few cocktails to start your night.<\/p>\n<p>After dinner, you can visit one of the city\u2019s many comedy clubs for some stand-up and improv. Some of the best spots are the Planet Ant Theatre, City Theatre in the Hockeytown Cafe, and Mark Ridley\u2019s Comedy Castle.<\/p>\n<h2>Ready for the perfect weekend getaway?<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you have a great weekend itinerary for your trip to Detroit, it\u2019s time to start planning your next adventure. Discover other <a href=\"https:\/\/viewfinder.expedia.com\/why-you-should-visit-detroit\/\">reasons to visit Detroit<\/a> and take a look at deals on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/Detroit.d178255.Destination-Travel-Guides\">Detroit vacations<\/a> on Expedia to save on your trip!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finds tips and a recommended itinerary for spending a weekend in Detroit for an unforgettable trip.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":30369,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1782,1965,1776,2058],"tags":[],"authors":[2264],"class_list":["post-30365","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations","category-detroit","category-type-of-vacation","category-weekend","authors-expedia","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO 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