Interactive Map of Detroit

A family-owned bakery born from a popular home recipe debuted in Redford. Famous for its sweet potato cookies, pies, and treats, it draws long lines of locals and visitors eager to share in a homegrown Detroit favorite.

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Artist Village Detroit

A 6,000-square-foot gathering space in Old Redford where local culture, shopping, and creative entertainment meet. Powered by community leadership and volunteer support, it offers a welcoming hub for neighbors and visitors to connect.

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The Redford Theatre

A continuous neighborhood movie house operating since 1928, featuring a three-story grand foyer and a Japanese-inspired design. It stands alongside the Fox Theatre as one of only two venues in Metro Detroit housing its original, hand-refurbished Barton theater pipe organ.

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Howard Family Bookstore

Located at 13803 Puritan, this community space was brought to life through a resident-led effort led by neighborhood native and Umoja Debate League founder Jerjuan Howard. Together with family, friends, and local supporters, Howard transformed an available building into an inviting neighborhood fixture offering books, coffee, tea, and a quiet place for neighbors to gather and feel at home.

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Detroit Roller Wheels

A neighborhood institution since the 1980s, this rink hosts open skate nights, music events, and family parties that bring generations of Detroiters together.

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Cook Playground

A welcoming green space with outdoor fitness gear and shaded picnic tables where neighbors gather to relax and play.

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Grandmont Rosedale Historic Home Tours

Annual community-led tours that highlight the craftsmanship of individual blocks, opening doors for prospective buyers and visitors to experience the neighborhood's unique heritage.

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Elias Donuts

A neighborhood staple on Grand River Avenue where residents gather for coffee, fresh pastries, and friendly conversation.

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Pages Bookshop

An independent bookstore on the Grand River corridor that brings book lovers together for readings, author events, and everyday community connections.

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Northwest Detroit Farmers Market

Running weekly from May through October, this local market brings fresh farm produce and artisanal goods straight to the neighborhood.

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Grandmont Rosedale Community Garden

Established in 2009, this neighborhood-run garden lets residents grow fresh produce together and serves as a vibrant social hub during spring and summer months.

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Mies van der Rohe Townhouses

Built in the late 1950s, this National Historic Landmark district features three-level townhouses and two-level courthouses. Designed in the International Style, they offer glass walls, steel frames, and open layouts.

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Lafayette West

The newly completed 318-unit mixed-income residential development at Lafayette Park's western edge, bridging the neighborhood to downtown with a rooftop pool, co-working space, EV charging, and 46 below-market units.

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1300 Lafayette East Co-op Community

A landmark residential cooperative housed in one of the neighborhood's original modernist high-rises, offering a community-governed living environment that stands as an anchor of the district.

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Belle Isle Park

A 982-acre island park designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, located just a short drive or bike ride down Jefferson Avenue. The island features a nature center, a historic aquarium, a public beach, and panoramic skyline views.

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Eastern Market

The nation's largest open-air historic market district at 2934 Russell St., accessible within minutes via the Dequindre Cut. It hosts sprawling Saturday markets year round featuring local farmers, flower vendors, and live music.

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Dequindre Cut Greenway

A nearly two-mile below-grade recreational path featuring separate pedestrian and bike lanes, urban murals, and seasonal food trucks at the Freight Yard that also hosts a free weekly outdoor music event Sundays throughout July and August.

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Lafayette Foods

A full-service neighborhood grocery store located within the local commercial center. Serving the district for decades, it offers organic produce, fresh meats, and everyday essentials with convenient curbside pickup.

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The Plaisance

The central 13-acre car-free parkland in Lafayette Park that anchors the neighborhood. Designed with winding pathways, mature trees, and recreational courts, it provides a quiet escape just minutes from the city center.

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Vesper Wine & Book

Blending the intimacy of an independent bookstore with the charm of a neighborhood wine bar, Vesper offers a curated selection of natural wines, small plates, and titles spanning contemporary fiction and local history.

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Cafe Prince

Nestled in a thoughtfully restored corner space, and combines precision espresso with a cozy, minimalist aesthetic. The neighborhood cafe serves as an inviting gathering place, featuring locally roasted coffee, scratch-made pastries, and a warm, neighborhood-first spirit.

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Barda

Detroit’s first South American open-fire restaurant, brings primitive cooking techniques to a sleek, modern setting in neighboring the North end in Core City. Centered around a wood-burning hearth, the James Beard-nominated kitchen transforms fresh, seasonal ingredients into bold, smoke-infused shared plates.

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Sepia Coffee Project

Pairs world-class, ethically sourced micro-lots with a deep commitment to neighborhood revitalization. Led by international coffee importer Martell Mason, the Detroit-born roaster and cafe delivers expertly crafted brews while building a more equitable, community-driven coffee culture.

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NW Goldberg Cares

The neighborhood's primary civic organization hosts public cleanups, manages pocket parks, and runs business incubation workshops throughout the year to foster local neighborhood equity.

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Lincoln Street Art Park

A vibrant outdoor sculpture garden and graffiti canvas bordering the Recycle Here! campus, functioning as an evolving, free open-air gallery of large-scale murals and community art installations.

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Rebel Nell

A collaborative workshop and social enterprise turning reclaimed graffiti layers from Detroit's historic streets into unique, wearable jewelry while providing stable employment and housing resources for women.

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Michigan & Trumbull Pizza

Located inside the Dreamtroit complex, this highly praised culinary staple serves thick, crispy-edged square pies in the classic Detroit-style tradition.

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Marble Bar

An intimate, globally recognized electronic music venue on Holden Street featuring a custom indoor and outdoor sound system, hosting a curated calendar of touring international talent and local Detroit DJs.

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Dreamtroit

A $30 million adaptive reuse of a century-old auto factory at 1331 Holden Street, offering 76 affordable live-work apartments alongside local retail, nonprofits, and community-first food ventures.

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Motown Museum (Hitsville U.S.A.)

The historic birthplace of Motown Records, now featuring a fully expanded campus with a state-of-the-art 50,000-square-foot wing, guided tours of the legendary Studio A, and immersive music history exhibitions.

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Mexicantown Bakery

Founded in 1995 by owner Omar Hernandez, who grew up working in his family's bakery and restaurant business. It has served the community for over 30 years, offering traditional Mexican baked goods, coffee, and café drinks.

Ambassador Pick

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Ambassador International Cultural Center

A community anchor institution at the northern end of Mexicantown that hosts cultural events, private celebrations, and public gatherings representing the full spectrum of Southwest Detroit's Latino heritage.

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La Michoacana Tortilla Factory

Serving the area for four generations since 1940, it produces fresh, stone-ground corn and flour tortillas daily using non-GMO corn, minimal preservatives, and traditional methods.

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Los Galanes

A Bagley Street dining staple since 1980, serving traditional dishes from the state of Jalisco like mole negro, carne asada, and hand-pressed tortillas in a vibrant dining room.

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Southwest Detroit Cinco de Mayo Parade

An annual parade along Vernor Highway held on the first Sunday in May, showcasing traditional dancers, lowrider car displays, live brass bands, and festive community floats.

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Xochi's Gift Shop

A long-running family business at 3437 Bagley Street that imports traditional products directly from Mexico, stocking hand-tooled leather bags, colorful Oaxacan crafts, hand-painted pottery, and embroidered textiles.

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Taqueria El Rey

A celebrated Mexicantown institution at 3400 Bagley Street known for its al pastor tacos, carnitas, and whole chickens grilled over wood charcoal.

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Bev’s Bagels

Detroit’s 7-day-a-week bagel diner brings time-honored baking tradition to a vibrant, modern setting in Core City. Centered around organic sourdough bagels, the James Beard-recognized kitchen transforms top-tier ingredients into wild-caught fish spreads, inventive schmears, and stacked breakfast sandwiches.

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Woodbridge Oral History Archive & Digital StoryMap

Available free online and in person by appointment at the Woodbridge Resource Lab at 1776 W. Warren Avenue, this comprehensive archive preserves original home blueprints, historic photographs, and video oral histories documenting the neighborhood's legacy.

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Spread Art

A flexible community art space and creative hub that frequently hosts neighborhood workshops, arts programming, and local civic forums.

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Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit (CAID)

Operating out of a renovated industrial building at 5141 Rosa Parks Boulevard, this contemporary art museum hosts rotating exhibitions of emerging and established artists, serving as an important local creative anchor.

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Woodbridge Annual Home & Garden Tour

This popular September tradition opens several of the neighborhood's most distinctive Victorian and Queen Anne properties to the public, showcasing beautifully restored interiors, deep porches, and expansive backyards.

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Sixto Rodriguez's House on Avery Street

Located at 4820 Avery Street, the 1900 brick home of the folk music legend remains a landmark on a historic block, reminding passersbys of one of music history's greatest rediscovery stories.

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Woodbridge Pub

A beloved neighborhood staple at 5169 Trumbull Street featuring classic tin ceilings, terrazzo floors, and a carved wood bar. It offers a creative menu of birria quesadillas, Szechuan chicken sandwiches, and vegan options.

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Bash Original Izakaya

This celebrated Japanese restaurant has become a cornerstone of Woodbridge's dining scene. Featuring traditional sushi, ramen, izakaya-style small plates, and one of the city's premier sake selections, Bash reflects the neighborhood's reputation for locally owned businesses and exceptional culinary experiences

Explore Detroit through curated itineraries featuring some of the city's best restaurants, coffee shops, cultural institutions, parks, and local businesses. Whether you're here for a day or a lifetime, there's always something new to discover.