11 Amazing Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in Michigan
It’s ooey. It’s gooey. It’s an American meal mainstay. April 12 is National Grilled Cheese Day and what better way to celebrate this American…
Celebrating Motown at Hitsville U.S.A.
On West Grand Boulevard, just north of Downtown Detroit, Motown Records was founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. on April 14, 1960. The record company…
Two Black-Owned Detroit Food Businesses to Celebrate
As we all know, February is Black History Month and in honor of that, I wanted to explore some black-owned Detroit food-based businesses. During…
Exploring Detroit Murals for a Free Art Show in the Motor City
The hardest thing to do when writing about the murals of Detroit is deciding which ones to highlight. There is endless art to be…
Where to Dance the Night Away in Detroit
Spring has sprung! That means, the summer music festival season is approaching quickly and it’s time to prepare. There’s no better way to knock off…
Southerner Meets Michigan: The Vintage Detroit Guide
Do you ever feel like you were born in the wrong decade? I often do, probably because I’m constantly drawn to Benny Goodman tunes…
Awesome Mitten’s Guide to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
Detroit has so many wonderful museums to explore and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is undoubtedly one of the best….
14 Ways to Show Your Valentine a Good Time in Metro Detroit
With Valentine’s Day, February is the month of love and Metro Detroit offers tons of romantic and unique date options. So, we’ve put together…
Exploring & Hanging Out in the Best Detroit Coffee Shops & Neighborhoods
Detroit is full of diverse neighborhoods with vibrant communities just waiting to be explored. A good way I suggest to get the feel of…
Detroit Underground History: Prohibition and the Purples
Did anyone attend the Detroit Drunken Historical Society’s meet-up on January 30 at the Dakota Inn Rathsekller? For those who missed the presentation, our…
Pure Detroit Tours: Guardian Building
Way back in November (you know, that month when the entire mitten state had yet to be blanketed in snow), I spent a Saturday…
Pure Detroit Tours: Downtown Skyscrapers
A few weeks back, I spent my Saturday afternoon exploring some of Detroit’s greatest architectural gems with Pure Detroit. You may have already read…
Pure Detroit Tours: The Fisher Building
Aside from being a total nerd who loves learning random trivia/factoids, by far the most incredible aspect of doing this series on tours in…
Edsel & Eleanor Ford House Tour
As I arrived at the Edsel & Eleanor Ford estate, I was unprepared for the sheer size of the property. Pulling through the main…
Detroit River Paddling Tours with Riverside Kayak Connection
If paddling the Detroit River and the other waterways attached to it is on your summer bucket list, be sure to check out one…
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