Beer Gardens and Bike Paths, Detroit Style
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The Riverwalk does double duty here — paddle it in the morning, toast it in the evening. Three days of moving outside just enough to earn the next round, ending each night in a bar with better lighting than the last.
Saturday, Aug 1
5:00 PM
Outdoor Adventure Center
1801 Atwater Street, Detroit, MI 48207
Tree climb and simulators before the sun gets low.
6:00 PM
Wheelhouse Detroit
1340 Atwater Street, Detroit, MI 48207
Two-hour rental, $15 — just enough to loop the Riverwalk.
7:30 PM
Cadillac Square Beer Garden
Outdoor tables in Campus Martius, games if you want them.
Sunday, Aug 2
10:00 AM
Detroit River Sports
14601 Riverside Blvd, Detroit, MI 48215
Morning kayak on the river — book ahead, seasonal hours.
1:00 PM
Checker Bar
124 Cadillac Square, Detroit, MI 48226
Burgers and a pinball machine, low-key start to the afternoon.
3:30 PM
Shelby
607 Shelby St., Detroit
Hidden-bar happy hour, signature cocktails, good AC.
6:00 PM
Cafe D'Mongo's Speakeasy
Prohibition-era feel, ease into the evening here.
Monday, Aug 3
11:00 AM
Riverwalk Stroll
No agenda, just the water and the last day of the plan.
1:00 PM
Firebird Tavern
419 Monroe St, Detroit, MI 48226
Greektown tavern, good sandwiches to soak things up.
3:30 PM
Detroit Beer Co.
1529 Broadway St, Detroit, MI
Historic building, house brews, easy walk from Firebird.
6:00 PM
The Old Shillelagh
Irish pub close-out, fitting last stop for a three-day drift.
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