Detroit Earns First-Ever Michelin Green Guide with 5 Attraction Named ‘Top Picks’
Big news, folks! Detroit just claimed its spot as the 10th U.S. city to snag a Michelin Green Guide, and let me tell you, this is HUGE. On December 10, the guide dropped its latest edition, and five Detroit attractions earned the coveted three-star rating—the same honor shared by global icons like, oh, you know… the LOUVRE in Paris. No big deal.
Detroit’s Stars Are Shining Bright
Here’s the lineup of Detroit’s three-star superstars, as described by Michelin:
- Cranbrook Educational Community (Bloomfield Hills): A jaw-dropping 318-acre campus described as a “total work of art.”
- Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA): Ranked as one of the six major art museums in the U.S.—and trust me, it deserves the hype.
- Downtown Detroit: An “open-air museum of architecture.” If you love buildings, this is your playground.
- Guardian Building: So iconic, it made the cover of the guide with its stunning Tiffany clock.
- The Henry Ford Museum Complex (Dearborn): Michelin calls it “like a journey through time.” And oh man, they’re not wrong.
But Wait, There’s More
The Michelin Green Guide didn’t stop at these heavy hitters. It also highlighted FIVE “unmissable” Detroit destinations:
- Eastern Market: A vibrant hub of food, art, and culture.
- Edsel & Eleanor Ford House: History wrapped in elegance.
- Fisher Building: Detroit’s Art Deco crown jewel.
- Ford Piquette Avenue Plant: Where the revolutionary Model T was born.
- Michigan Central Station: What was once a symbol of the past is now a beacon of Detroit’s future.
- Motown Museum: Because no trip to Detroit is complete without standing in the birthplace of some of the greatest music ever made.
A City Built on Resilience
And here’s the best part—Detroit isn’t just about the destinations. It’s about the PEOPLE.
As the Michelin Green Guide beautifully puts it:“The city’s best asset is neither its privileged geographical location nor the know-how it has inherited but its exceptionally resilient citizens who invent new ways of living and doing things when things get tough.”
Damn right.
“The world-renowned Michelin Green Guide is an invitation for visitors to explore one of America’s most iconic cities — to discover the innovation of our industries, the beauty in our art, flavors of our kitchens, and the stories of our people,” said Claude Molinari, president & CEO of Visit Detroit, in a media statement released to Local 4 Detroit.
Detroiters don’t just adapt; they CREATE. They INNOVATE. They push forward when the going gets rough. That’s the spirit that makes this city unforgettable.
A Little About Michelin
In case you’ve been living under a rock, Michelin has been the gold standard for travel and dining guides since the early 1900s. And now, they’re shining a massive spotlight on Detroit.
So, whether you’re a local or a visitor, consider this your official invitation to dive into everything this city has to offer. From the art to the architecture, the history to the hustle, Detroit just proved once again that it’s a city like no other.
Welcome to the Motor City. Buckle up.
