One tank wonder: Detroit
By: Alissa O'Neill
Issue date: 2/22/08 Section: Pulse
Within a short hour and a half drive from Bowling Green lies a city bursting with music, food, art and international attractions. This destination, perfect for a day trip or a weekend adventure, is none other than downtown Detroit, Mich.
Wayne State University's location in Detroit gives many areas of the city, such as Midtown, a college town feel. Located in the center of downtown, Midtown is brimming with coffee shops, museums, galleries and restaurants. Within two blocks, visitors can stop in at five different museums including the Detroit Institute of Art, the Detroit Science Center and the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit.
In addition to the two art museums, art lovers can visit other galleries in Midtown as well. Galleries such as the Detroit Artists Market and the Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit regularly host openings, live music and other events that attract a variety of people.
Midtown also has a lot to offer music lovers with its various clubs and theaters. Detroit natives, The White Stripes, started their career at the Magic Stick, the self-proclaimed "home of rock in Detroit." Part of the Majestic Theatre Center on Woodward Avenue, the Magic Stick was named for the ten billiard tables it has in addition to the stage and bar. The popular venue features big name acts such as Mae as well as lesser known artists such as Tapes N' Tapes.
Food-wise, Midtown has every taste imaginable covered, from international cuisine that can be found at The Small World Café in the basement of Wayne State University's International Center to sandwiches and pastries served at Avalon International Breads, the organic bakery on West Willis Street.
In addition to local art, music and food, downtown Detroit also offers visitors the chance to experience a little international culture. Corktown and Mexicantown are two areas of downtown Detroit that allow visitors to get a taste of Irish and Mexican cultures without leaving the United States.
Wayne State University's location in Detroit gives many areas of the city, such as Midtown, a college town feel. Located in the center of downtown, Midtown is brimming with coffee shops, museums, galleries and restaurants. Within two blocks, visitors can stop in at five different museums including the Detroit Institute of Art, the Detroit Science Center and the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit.
In addition to the two art museums, art lovers can visit other galleries in Midtown as well. Galleries such as the Detroit Artists Market and the Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit regularly host openings, live music and other events that attract a variety of people.
Midtown also has a lot to offer music lovers with its various clubs and theaters. Detroit natives, The White Stripes, started their career at the Magic Stick, the self-proclaimed "home of rock in Detroit." Part of the Majestic Theatre Center on Woodward Avenue, the Magic Stick was named for the ten billiard tables it has in addition to the stage and bar. The popular venue features big name acts such as Mae as well as lesser known artists such as Tapes N' Tapes.
Food-wise, Midtown has every taste imaginable covered, from international cuisine that can be found at The Small World Café in the basement of Wayne State University's International Center to sandwiches and pastries served at Avalon International Breads, the organic bakery on West Willis Street.
In addition to local art, music and food, downtown Detroit also offers visitors the chance to experience a little international culture. Corktown and Mexicantown are two areas of downtown Detroit that allow visitors to get a taste of Irish and Mexican cultures without leaving the United States.
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David
posted 2/22/08 @ 6:10 PM EST
Well, well, well...
How about the Detroit's reputation of one of the most dangerous cities in the US?
Why don't you mention the areas in the city you don't want to take a walk even in daylight, the streets where cars do not even bother to stop at red signal? Huh?
Rick
posted 2/24/08 @ 3:29 AM EST
An article can't talk about the good in Detroit without people jumping on it, it's freakin ridiculous. Yes, there are bad parts, just like you wouldn't wanna walk into South Chicago, but that isn't the point. (Continued…)
Jami
posted 2/26/08 @ 3:26 PM EST
You're right David, it is very unsafe here- you should stay home.
Rich
posted 2/26/08 @ 3:50 PM EST
Jami is totally wrong. I live in dowtown Detroit one block from the magnificent Detroit Opera House, as well as The Fox Theater, The Fillmore, The Gem and Century Theaters, The Music Hall, and a dozen great bars and restaurants. (Continued…)
Jami
posted 2/26/08 @ 4:35 PM EST
Jami is totally sarcastic, used to live downtown, and misses it very much.
People who fail to realize that any city (or small town for that matter) have certain areas that are safer than others have no business traveling. (Continued…)
Dave
posted 2/29/08 @ 12:14 AM EST
Where else in Michigan can you go go see a play a concert numorus bars, pubs, have several dinning choces see an opera all within walking distance. walk an internationnal waterfrount casinos baseball footbal hokey game large Hotels small hotels, see a movie If u can dream it it's here. (Continued…)
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