There’s something magnetic about Southeast Michigan. It’s a place where art museums sit beside coffeehouses that double as creative studios, and the hum of automotive history meets the rhythm of new ideas. Each neighborhood tells its own story—some through preserved Art Deco towers, others through murals painted on brick walls that have seen a century…
Paragon Properties Company Blog
Mar
26
2017
1. Fox Theatre 2211 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201 @gianginboble1 2. Heidelberg Project 3600 Heidelberg St, Detroit, MI 48207 @yoydengerus 3. The Belt Alley way located between Broadway and Library Street and links Gratiot and Grand River in downtown Detroit @lisacolina The Guardian Building 500 Griswold St, Detroit, MI…
Mar
21
2017
In the 18th century French colonists established what is known as Belle Isle (translates to beautiful island in French) today. By the early 20th century, the isle was a popular hot spot and booming with activity from recreational baseball games, to families enjoying picnics, to canoe rentals and even horse back riding. Unfortunately, the isle…
Jan
24
2017
1. Ice Skating at Campus Martius Enjoy a night of ice skating hand-in-hand with your Valentine under a million twinkling lights in the festive and beautiful Campus Martius park in Downtown Detroit. Afterwards get cozy by a fire and indulge in a a cup of hot chocolate while indulging in each other. For hours and pricing…
Jan
23
2017
Skip your usual go-to restaurant this year, and surprise your significant other with a romantic dinner date at one of Detroit’s hottest restaurants this Valentine’s Day. Your tastebuds and your sweetie won’t regret it. Book your reservation now! 1. Wright & Co. Located inside a 1891 brownstone trim building, this classic, architecturally pleasing, and…
Jan
16
2017
Katoi 2520 Michigan Ave. Detroit, MI 48216 Step inside this old boxy garage and you’ll be transported into a funky, unordinary, Southeast Asian inspired restaurant that will take your tastebuds on a wild and flavorful adventure. Katoi started gracing foodies with their unique thai-like dishes in 2015 through a food truck and temporary pop ups…
Jan
05
2017
1. Motor City Brewing Works – 470 w. Canfield, Detroit, MI 48201 Detroit's oldest operating brewery features 16 beers, including Detroit's infamous Ghettoblaster, as well as 3 homemade wines. This brewery brews everything from smooth lagers to hoppy IPAS, and everything in between. Build your own brick oven pizza and order your favorite style of…
Jan
02
2017
Plymouth Ice Festival – January 6th – Downtown Plymouth Held in charming downtown Plymouth, the Plymouth Ice Festival is a weekend long event that showcases a variety of festive ice sculptures that are available to view 24 hours a day. Take a selfie with a cool sculpture or watch ice carvers battle it out while…
Dec
09
2016
1. Campus Martius – Detroit, MI Source: CBS DETROIT Each year Detroit transforms Campus Martius park into a Christmas wonderland complete with millions of twinkling lights, a giant Christmas tree, skating rink and so much more. Sip on a cup of hot chocolate fireside with a friend or enjoy one of the various street…
Nov
29
2016
Sick of seeing the same old wreath on door after door this holiday season? Dress up your door with something festive and unique that’s not a wreath this year. Check out these easy DIY holiday door decor ideas that scream nothing but holiday cheer in an original way. 1. Holly Berry Initial via…