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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

  3. 14:3017:00

    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

  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

  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

Day 2

15 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Astoria Pastry Shop

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 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

  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

  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

  6. 14:3017:00

    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

  7. 17:0019:30

    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

  8. 19:3021:00

    Baker's Keyboard Lounge

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • 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

  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

Day 3

15 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    Cass Cafe

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 45m
    • Meal

    Cass Avenue 4620, 48201 Detroit

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3012:00

    Ford Piquette Avenue Plant

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    former car factory and National Historic Landmark in Detroit, Michigan

    Piquette Street 461, 48202 Detroit

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Fishbones

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h
    • Meal

    400 Monroe St

  6. 14:3017:00

    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

  7. 17:0019:30

    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

  8. 19:3021:00

    Amore da Roma

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Riopelle Street 3401, Detroit

  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

Day 4

12 of 24 hours planned

  1. 08:0008:45

    -320° Coffee & Creamery

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 45m
    • Meal

    Cass Avenue 4830, 48201 Detroit

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

  2. 08:45

    45m open

    08:45 – 09:30

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  3. 09:3012:00

    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

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Andiamo Detroit Riverfront

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Renaissance Center 400, 48243 Detroit

  6. 14:3017:00

    Hellenic Museum of Michigan

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    East Kirby Street 67, 48202 Detroit

  7. 17:00

    2h open

    17:00 – 19:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  8. 19:0020:30

    Golden Fleece

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h 30m
    • 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

  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

Day 5

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

    4h 15m open

    08:45 – 13:00

    A morning to yourselves

  3. 13:0014:00

    Tommy's Detroit Bar & Grill

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h
    • Meal

    3rd Street 624, 48226 Detroit

  4. 14:3017:00

    Detroit Children’s Museum

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    2nd Avenue 6134, 48202 Detroit

  5. 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

  6. 19:3021:00

    Taqueria Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Dix Street 7278, 48209 Detroit

  7. 21:0023:30

    Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    performing arts center in Detroit, Michigan, United States

    350 Madison Ave

Day 6

15 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

    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

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Pegasus Taverna

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h
    • Meal

    558 Monroe St

  6. 14:3017:00

    Gem Theatre

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    theater in Detroit, Michigan, United States; moved about half a mile away from its original location in 1997

    333 Madison Ave

  7. 17:0019:30

    Orchestra Hall

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    concert hall in Detroit, Michigan, USA

    3711 Woodward Ave

  8. 19:3021:00

    Midtown Shangri-La

    Suggested because you chose food

    • 1h 30m
    • Meal

    Cass Avenue 4710, 48201 Detroit

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

  9. 21:0023:30

    Detroit Institute of Arts

    Picked because you chose culture & museums + balanced energy

    • 2h 30m
    • Culture & museums

    art museum in Detroit, Michigan

    Woodward Avenue 5200, 48202 Detroit

    Opening hours: Mon closed · Tue–Thu 09:00–16:00 · Fri 09:00–21:00 · Sat 10:00–15:00 · Sun 10:15–17:00

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

    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

  4. 12:00

    1h open

    12:00 – 13:00

    Nothing planned here. That was on purpose.

  5. 13:0014:00

    Supino Pizzeria

    Suggested because it fits a mid-range budget

    • 1h
    • Meal

    Russell Street 2457, Detroit

    Opening hours: Mon closed · Tue–Sat 10:00–21:00 · Sun 11:30–19:00

  6. 14:30

    You leave

Sources

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