John-Paul is an incredibly knowledgeable tour guide. You can really tell he loves his city of…read moreDetroit. He is able to tailor your tour to your tastes, so you see the amazing things this city has to offer while being interesting to you! There is so much more we wanted to see, but just ran out of time. We'll be back, can't wait to chat again.

I contacted John Paul a week or so ahead of our trip and told him of my mid-century architecture…read moreobsession and that his "Look Up" tour sounded like an excellent way to spend one of our days in town. He told me he could customize a tour that included mid-century modern residential buildings in addition to the regular walking tour of downtown skyscrapers. The price was more than reasonable so we set the date. He picked us up at our hotel and provided an incredibly thorough tour of the city, telling us countless stories about Detroit and Grosse Pointe as we went. I was able to hop out of the car and take photos of my favorite buildings whenever I wanted. The only downside was the day had to end at some point. You will be hard pressed to find someone more knowledgeable and passionate about his city's history than John Paul. As we said goodbye I promised to repay the favor if he makes his way to Houston someday. What else can I say?!

The Hiram Walker and Sons Head Office was the flagship of the Walker enterprise - home to Canada's…read morefamous "Canadian Club" whisky.. Completed in 1894, it was designed by Mason & Rice of Detroit, in the Renaissance style. The elegant exterior features terra cotta ornament and bronze gates and lanterns. The interior boasts mahogany paneling, ornate woodwork and imported marble. Guided tours of the Brand Center feature turn-of-the-century Italian architecture, formal whisky information session and tasting, film of whisky making process, and a visit to our Canadian art gallery with original works from the Group of Seven. Your one-hour tour concludes with a sit down sampling by your tour guide. (and who doesn't LOVE a free tasting of alcohol!) Our tour was led by a very fun gal who is a student at the local University. This was a first time tour where you could touch artifacts, sit on the furniture and truly feel the history. All in all it was a bit lengthy and some tongue in cheek humor especially when she showed us a "supposed" bullet hole shot by Al Capone back in the days of Prohibition. Still, a fun time and a nice way to spend part of a rainy day. The tasting was good...6 year, 10 year and 12 year samples were placed on tables as we concluded the tour of the building. More commonly referred to as Rye, we took in the nose of each, added a bit of water and sipped our way through all three. The best, in my non-whiskey drinking opinion, was the 12 year. It was by far the smoothest of all and didn't have such a strong aftertaste. Its a shame that the Walker family still doesn't have a part of this business....nice to hear the history and even nicer to taste the fruits of their labor.

Great tour and fascinating information. My only issue was that the employees were very stand-of…read morefish and need a few lessons in customer service. Two employees were abrupt and unfriendly as we walked through the center. Otherwise it's a gorgeous building and grounds, you can have weddings and other fancy parties on their property. Interesting story to go along with Canadian Club.

Having been from NY and thinking I had seen almost everything, nothing could have prepared me for…read morepiling into an early 1900s Ford Model A and driving through modern traffic alongside today's cars. The Touring Company gives a great tour of historic Belle Island providing history and knowledge as you tool around in a literal collectors piece, as authentic as when it rolled off the assembly line nearly 100 years ago. The tour guides are incredibly knowledgeable and accommodating, willing to take you anywhere on the island and answer all the questions you might have about the car itself. One of the coolest things about the tour is seeing other peoples astonished faces as they drive next to a historical car on their ordinary drives

Took the Belle Isle Tour with three girlfriends. Everyone agreed how much fun we had. Our guide…read moreand excellent driver, Carrie, shared tons of interesting historical and current facts about the island. We made stops at the conservatory, fountain and aquarium as well as the new garden space. Would recommend for adults and children.

Eloese Assilem was honestly the best part of Fright Fest for me. She had so much energy and really…read morethe energy of the people working there ... They know how to bring the scares and the fun at the same time. We loved what they did! And thanks to Yelp they went above and beyond for us. Cadt interacted with everyone, stayed in character perfectly, and made the whole experience way more exciting. Me and Max loved it. Thanks.

Wow this place- Eloise- we finally got to check it out. I'm glad we went for the haunted houses!!…read moreIt was amazing- they were the longest and coolest ones I've ever walked through. They utilized the hospital in most of the attraction, which made the whole experience even more creepy! I went for a private event, but it opened this weekend. I recommend everyone to go check out this historical site. So much has happened here in the past, you can feel the grounds energy as you pull into the parking lot. Looking up at those old windows, you can just feel someone or something peering from one! Go check out Eloise Asylum! The best haunted attraction in the state of Michigan!

Meghan, our guide was one of the best we have ever toured with anywhere! We were in a group of 22…read morepeople including several (well behaved...thanks parents) children. For anyone interested in architecture and Art Nouveaux designs, this one hour tour MUST be on your list!

Friendly staff! Located inside the Guardian Building, it's a cute shop with all the touristy swag…read moreyou would ever need. Clothing, hats, food, candles, magnets, etc...you name it they probably got it here. I was able to snag a lively Detroit magnet for the fridge.

Lots of history in this boathouse! Make sure to bring a life preserver if you try to walk on the…read moredock!

The most beautiful, historic gem! Located right on the Detroit River, this place is used for an…read moreevent space, for the rowing teams to practice, and much more. I came here for Yelp's Nauti by Nature party and had SO much fun. This space was perfect to host it, with grand balconies, an amazing view, and interesting spaces. This boat house has been flooded multiple times, and they're currently working on restoring it, room by room. Our event was a fundraiser for the building, in an effort to return it to its previous grandeur. Currently, it's still beautiful and majestic, just dated and in need of some repairs. Such a cool, unique spot for an event!

Located in Detroit's Renaissance Center's Wintergarden atrium, the GM World Showroom is a vibrant…read morepublic exhibition area that honors General Motors' past and future. With rotating displays of GM's newest automobiles, including premium novelties like the Cadillac Lyriq and electric models like the Chevrolet Bolt, the showroom, is the lowest level of the central tower. The displays of vintage GM vehicles honor the brand's heritage, interactive kiosks and digital exhibitions showcase the company's innovations in autonomous driving, sustainability, and design. The GM World Showroom is more than just a display of automotive technology; it also represents the company's larger dedication to public involvement and urban renewal. However, the showroom's future is questionable due to GM's planned relocation to the Hudson's Detroit development in 2025, so make sure to visit while you can. [Review 724 of 2025 - 429 in Michigan - 24284 overall]

Great spot! Came in on a special event and it was PACKED!…read more Everyone was so attentive and kind despite being over ran by drunken detroiters suffering from the winter blues. It is the first warm day in months and between the sunshine, the booze, and the music everyone was just vibing! Such a cool spot with great food trucks and speciality drinks. I want to come back when it's not slammed and take it all in

Outstanding distillery tour! The tour experience which include a well made tasty welcome cocktail…read moreis followed by a fairly in depth walking tour through the distillery followed by a fairly wide open and long tasting of all the spirits made at this facility. The tour is quite educational and fun and starts with the history of building and the story of six childhood friends who decide to start a distillery as adults, almost upon a whim, during a get together. American dream is alive and well folks! As part of this tour you will see the full process From the mash bill, to fermentation, through the distillation process, barrel storing/aging and finally end up in the bottling station. A full in depth explanation of how to make Bourbon from start to finish is given during this tour that I found truly fascinating and quite educational where I was quite impressed how they accomplish all this in a fairly small footprint. Tour aside, Detroit distillery makes some seriously good Bourbon, Vodka and Gin. They currently have 1500 barrels in Storage with an ever increasing distribution which speaks volumes on how well this small distillery is being received by the public and the quality of their liquor products. Overall if you are into Bourbon and have ever wanted to learn first hand how it is made and having the fun of a tasting integrated into the experience, THIS IS A CAN'T MISS tour you should actually do. And at roughly a $20 cost this is a great value on top of everything else. Five stars in my book all day long!