7. Greektown - Oh yes. Ohhhhh yes. I love going to Greektown. The buzz of energy down there is pretty great. There are a ton of restaurants {ahem - Pizza Papalis} that I enjoy dining at, plus there are a bunch of places for you if you have a sweet tooth. Comerica Park and Ford Field are also only a short little walk, as well, so if you're in a mood to hang out after the games, then Greektown is the place to go. Did I also mention that the Greektown Casiono is literally right across from Pizza Papalis and Astoria's (yum-yum). 

8. The Renaissance Center (GM) - I essentially grew up going here. The building has 73 stories and is the tallest building in Detroit. Try riding the elevator to the highest floor (so fun, yet so scary!),  go to the little shops in the building, and eat at a restaurant in the building. During the holidays, they have photos with Santa, and (I am not sure if they still do this) they used to have little activities for kids such as face-painting, etc. It's a cool place to hang out. Behind the GM building is the Riverfront, too. Oh! And senior pictures are also frequently taken here, so there's that. (Try booking a free tour to get the full effect.)

9. Woodward Dream Cruise - If you love you some good-ole'-time cars, then I am pretty sure you'd enjoy Woodward Dream Cruise. The cruise is all day, running from Downtown Detroit to Pontiac, Michigan on the third Saturday in August (August 16, 2014). Bring a couple of folding chairs, set them somewhere along Woodward, and enjoy! I promise that you won't regret it. It is a well-populated attraction yearly in Detroit, and the atmosphere is fantastic! 

10. The Hart Plaza - Tons of ethnic festivals and fireworks (Freedom Festival Fireworks) are hosted here throughout the summer. The fountain is also one of my favorite things to partake in {here's to never growing up}. One thing that you must be weary of while here is the amount of homeless people that wander around, begging for money. Aside from that, it is a nice place to visit during festivals and big events. I don't generally just go for the heck of it; there is something usually going on when I go - that's when all of the fun happens. 

11. Belle Isle - I most definitely say that you should make a trip over to this island. There are the parks, picnics, soccer games, racing boats, people walking their dogs, and the boat museum. It is all really amazing. If you do not feel up to getting out and walking around, then just drive through with your car. You'll see a little bit of everything.

12. Z's Villa - A delicious family-owned restaurant that I love. They have outside and indoor seating, and the space is generally good. Whenever I go, I lean towards their pizza (heavenly), but they have a varied menu that is alright {their highest rated food is generally the pizza}. On the outside, they also a volleyball court and a horseshoe area. It's really laid back area with a ton of history and friendly staff. A free shuttle is also offered to get to the restaurant.


13. Astoria - Founded in Greektown, Asotria has always been one of my favorite pastry shop to eat at. They only have two locations (the other in Royal Oak, MI), but I find the original to taste the best. I highly recommend that you go here when/if you visit Michigan. You will not regret it. They have a little bit of everything, and oh gosh my mouth is watering. Astoria is located next to Pizza Papalis in Greektown and across from the Greektown Casino. Just follow the amazing smell of sweets.