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(790 N Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham. Tel. 248-203-2220)
www.bellabellimaternity.com
Having a baby bump has never been so fashionable, especially at this maternity boutique. You'll fi nd everything from clothes and accessories to skin care products, baby gifts and nursing apparel.
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(6513 Woodward Ave. Tel. 313-873-2540)
www.mrsongmillinery.com
You know "the hat"-the one Aretha Franklin wore to the presidential inauguration came from this shop. Turn heads with your own custom design by long-time Detroit milliner Luke Song, whose hats are exclusively for ladies.
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(114 W Main St, Northville. Tel. 248-344-9000)
www.urbanbluesdenim.com
This premium denim boutique about 30 minutes from downtown Detroit makes buying jeans fun. The two sisters that run the shop have procured about a dozen brands, from lesser-known varieties like Hudson and Raven to designer powerhouse True Religion.
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(At the Detroit Riverfront, 400 Renaissance Center. Tel. 313-923-7400)
www.gmrencen.com
Bring the kids and take part in an annual
Detroit Riverfront tradition featuring carnival
rides and live music (June 19-21). Don't miss
the spectacular fi reworks display on
June 24.
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(Burns, Iroquois and Seminole sts btwn Jefferson and Mack aves. Tel. 313-922-1736)
www.historicindianvillage.org
This charming, century-old neighborhood
is home to 350 Georgian, Federal, Arts and
Crafts, Romanesque and Tudor Revival houses.
Keep an eye out for buildings designed by
Albert Kahn and Louis Kamper.
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(1114 Washington Blvd. Tel. 313-442-1600)
www.bookcadillacwestin.com
Tour or book a room at this Detroit landmark, which has recently undergone a $200 million renovation. Built by Detroit's famous Book brothers, it was the city's tallest building and the tallest hotel in the world at its completion in 1924.
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(118 W Lafayette Blvd. Tel. 313-964-8198)
Eating at this 24-hour diner is a practically a rite
of passage. The traditional Coney dog is a major
draw, but it also serves hamburgers and chili
dogs with fries. $
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(317 S Washington Ave, Royal Oak. Tel. 248-544-4749)
www.cafemuseroyaloak.com
Esquire honored this spot for having one of the
best sandwiches in America: a grilled cheese
with havarti, mozzarella and fontina. Also try
the cinnamon raisin French toast. $$
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(735 Forest Ave, Birmingham. Tel. 248-258-9400)
www.theforestgrill.com
This new restaurant features spare design and
outdoor seating in warm weather. Try the ahi
tuna niçoise pizza (baked in a clay oven), the
bouillabaisse or the steak frites. $$$$
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(42705 Grand River Ave, Novi. Tel. 877-347-8907)
www.thedirtymartinilounge.com
Enjoy a specialty martini at this "playground for grown-ups," open Wednesday through Saturday. Cool drinks include the Brazilian (a neon green Red Bull-based concoction) and The Godfather (scotch and amaretto).
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(269 E Fourth St, Royal Oak. Tel. 248-542-9900)
www.comedycastle.com
This comedy gem is celebrating 30 years of
laughter in 2009. Come to one of their four
weekly shows, or try it yourself on Wednesday's
open mic night, where Tim Allen got his start.
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(130 miles northwest of Detroit. Tel. 989-839-9522)
www.midlandcvb.org
Midland County is a quick getaway for arts-, culture- and recreation-seekers. Besides walking and biking trails, you'll fi nd attractions like the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum and the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio.
This month...
Fun Fact!
Back in 1879, Detroit was the fi rst city in the
US to assign individual phone numbers.
