Detroit summer commandments you must obey

Summer in Detroit isn’t just a season — it’s practically a religion, complete with its own set of commandments. You’ve got your…

By Metro Times editorial staff

Thou shalt ride the Belle Isle slide (it’s coming back). Belle Isle’s nostalgic giant slide returned in the summer of 2022 after several years being closed down. The slide made national headlines after videos of riders flying down it and landing hard went viral. Well, this summer, the notorious slide will be reopening with a softer landing, and this wild ride is a must. Your ass may burn, but the fun experience will not disappoint.
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Pride Guide: 20+ Detroit-area LGBTQ+ events to celebrate queerness this summer

Summer’s here and Pride Month is around the corner. Throughout June, LGBTQ+ Pride festivals and festivities are happening all around Detroit, and…

By Layla McMurtrie

Motor City Pride returns to Detroit June 8-9.
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10+ must-see acts at Hamtramck Blowout

It’s been a decade since we’ve had a proper Blowout in Hamtramck. But that drought ends this weekend. “We all missed it,”…

By Jeff Milo

Cult of Spaceskull is one of the 150 bands playing at Hamtramck Blowout.
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15 metro Detroit restaurant hidden gems and old favorites

These are some of the Detroit area’s best dining destinations, according to our readers and writers.

By Metro Times editorial staff

One of Cutter’s “Famous” burgers.
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30 reasons to love winter in metro Detroit

We’re not going to lie: winter sucks, but if you can survive a Detroit winter, you can (probably) survive anything. The key…

By Metro Times editorial staff

A beautiful snowy day on Belle Isle.
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25 things to do in Michigan this winter: ice caves, skiing, festivals, and more

Our friends at Awesome Mitten have shared their new #MIAwesomeList ultimate winter bucket list with us. You can read the full list,…

By Metro Times editorial staff

#2: Go fat tire biking in Alpena If you’re a Michigan biking fan, the biking season doesn’t have to end when snow starts to fall. All you need is a fat tire bike to ride Nordic trails. The North Eastern State Trail follows the former Detroit and Mackinac Railway from Alpena to Cheboygan for 71 miles. The Chippewa Hills Pathway has 9 miles of trails that offer some of the most varied terrain for biking adventures. Rockport State Recreation Area has about 8 miles of trails for fat tire biking. The Norway Ridge Pathway is a 7-mile trail that passes through sandy ridges and tall red pine trees. The scenery is just beautiful as you ride. Photo via Shutterstock
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