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My boyfriend and I almost went here on our first date…. 2+ years later and we still haven’t gone. Should have gone when I lived in the D.

Famous (infamous) neighborhood that extends down Cass from Wayne State University (Warren) to downtown (75). The neighborhood is vibrant and alive near campus, and gets progressively sketchier as one nears downtown. In this area you’ll find Avalon Breads, Motorcity Brewing Works, Traffic Jam and Snug, all eating/drinking establishments worth checking out.

Lots of old apartment buildings in this area, and warehouses (closer to downtown) that are quickly being turned into lofts. Gentrification is creeping in, for better or worse.

Best damn bread and pastries in the city. One of the things I miss most about Detroit.

Detroit’s sorry excuse for public transportation is worth a round-trip, even if just for laughs. It won’t take you anywhere you can’t easily walk, so it’s more fun if you think of it as an amusement park ride.