Guidebook for Hamtramck
Shopping
This bookstore was officially named by CNN as one of the "World's Coolest Bookstores." It's collection is massive and you will find anything you're looking for here.
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John K. King Books
901 W Lafayette BlvdThis bookstore was officially named by CNN as one of the "World's Coolest Bookstores." It's collection is massive and you will find anything you're looking for here.
Check out Saturday morning's market. You will find anything from organic produce, to baked goods, to antique furniture. There are also great places to grab breakfast or lunch while you're there.
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Eastern Market
Check out Saturday morning's market. You will find anything from organic produce, to baked goods, to antique furniture. There are also great places to grab breakfast or lunch while you're there.
Detroit Threads
10238 Joseph Campau AveAwesome second hand clothing store. Very punk/80's vibe.
Arts & Culture
If you enjoy art museums, this is a must while you're here! Tickets are only $8.
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Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward AveIf you enjoy art museums, this is a must while you're here! Tickets are only $8.
Planet Ant is an awesome improv comedy theater. Every Monday night they have a $5 show that is just phenomenal.
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Planet Ant Black Box
2320 Caniff StPlanet Ant is an awesome improv comedy theater. Every Monday night they have a $5 show that is just phenomenal.
Amazing outdoor art installation in this Detroit neighborhood.
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The Heidelberg Project
3600 Heidelberg StAmazing outdoor art installation in this Detroit neighborhood.
Museum of Contemporary Art
4454 Woodward AveAwesome contemporary art museum.
Go Comedy! Improv Theater
261 E 9 Mile RdGreat improv theater.
Beautiful Italian Renaissance building. Take the elevator up to the 3rd floor to view the art collection!
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Detroit Public Library
5201 Woodward AveBeautiful Italian Renaissance building. Take the elevator up to the 3rd floor to view the art collection!
6559 Grand River Ave
6559 Grand River AvenueAwesome African Bead Museum!
The Ringwald Theater
290 W Nine Mile RdGreat place to see live theater!
Public Pool
3309 Caniff StLocal art space and cooperative.
Red Bull Arts Detroit
1551 Winder StArtspace and gallery.
Neat outdoor art installment just a couple blocks from my house.
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Hamtramck Disneyland
12087 Klinger StNeat outdoor art installment just a couple blocks from my house.
Motown Museum
2648 W Grand BlvdTickets are only $15!
Sightseeing
Detroit's beautiful historic park recently reopened as a state park.
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Belle Isle Beach
2 Inselruhe AveDetroit's beautiful historic park recently reopened as a state park.
Beautiful historic building. Must go inside and admire the art deco architecture!
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The Guardian Building
500 Griswold StBeautiful historic building. Must go inside and admire the art deco architecture!
Great site for those who are interested in checking out Detroit's urban decay. Please remember to be safe though! This is not a place to visit alone or at night!
Packard Automotive Plant
5849 Concord AvenueGreat site for those who are interested in checking out Detroit's urban decay. Please remember to be safe though! This is not a place to visit alone or at night!
Detroit's iconic ruined train station. You cannot go inside, but it is a good opportunity for photos.
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Michigan Central Train Depot
2001 15th StDetroit's iconic ruined train station. You cannot go inside, but it is a good opportunity for photos.
Fisher Building
3011 E Grand BlvdBeautiful historic art deco building.
Drinks & Nightlife
Detroit's oldest bowling alley and awesome bar/music venue. This place is great, and you can usually count on it when you want to see some live music.
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Magic Stick
4120-4140 Woodward AveDetroit's oldest bowling alley and awesome bar/music venue. This place is great, and you can usually count on it when you want to see some live music.
New Dodge Lounge
8850 Joseph Campau AveGreat bar. Lots of good, live music.
Great bar with loads of craft beers and good food in a beautiful historic building.
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Grand Trunk Pub
612 Woodward AveGreat bar with loads of craft beers and good food in a beautiful historic building.
Essentials
Great place to get groceries during your stay.
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Al-Haramine International Foods
3306 Caniff StGreat place to get groceries during your stay.
Nearest and biggest store for picking up organic groceries.
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Whole Foods Market
115 Mack AveNearest and biggest store for picking up organic groceries.
Conant-Caniff Market
11303 Conant StMassive selection of beer, wine, and liquor.
Food Scene
Seva Detroit
66 E Forest AveAwesome vegetarian restaurant.
A truly special place! Awesome drinks, food, and decor. The Mac and Cheese is served in a bowl of toasted Parmesan cheese. The soups are awesome. You should really check it out.
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Rock City Eatery
4216 Woodward AveA truly special place! Awesome drinks, food, and decor. The Mac and Cheese is served in a bowl of toasted Parmesan cheese. The soups are awesome. You should really check it out.
Our local, late night, greasy spoon food. It's delicious and open until 5AM most nights.
Campau Tower
10337 Joseph Campau AvenueOur local, late night, greasy spoon food. It's delicious and open until 5AM most nights.
My favorite coffee house in Hamtramck. Great seating and atmosphere, including a beautiful outdoor area in the back. They also sometimes have live readings and music.
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Cafe 1923
2287 Holbrook AveMy favorite coffee house in Hamtramck. Great seating and atmosphere, including a beautiful outdoor area in the back. They also sometimes have live readings and music.
Detroit Donut
9101 Joseph Campau AveBest place to get bagels in Hamtramck!
Everything Else
Hamtramck's urban Buddhist monastery, offering meditation, yoga, and more. Also, the building itself is just beautiful and worth checking out!
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Detroit Zen Center
3030 Casmere StHamtramck's urban Buddhist monastery, offering meditation, yoga, and more. Also, the building itself is just beautiful and worth checking out!