16 independent city guides across 3 regions — each on its own domain.
Visit Michigan City GuidesMichigan is the first state fully covered by the CityGuide.us network. Its population is concentrated in a dense band across the southeast — Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor and the Lansing area — where dozens of independent cities sit minutes apart, each with its own downtown, business district and local identity. A single statewide directory flattens all of that. A guide per city does not.
Michigan City Guides is the state hub that ties those city sites together. It organizes coverage by region and county, from Wayne, Oakland and Macomb in Metro Detroit out to Washtenaw and Ingham, so a reader can move from a county view down to the specific city they care about. Each city guide is written locally and maintained on its own domain.
Sixteen Michigan city guides are live today, covering the region's largest cities alongside smaller downtowns like Clawson, Plymouth and Ferndale that punch well above their size. Coverage continues to expand outward from the southeast corridor toward West Michigan and the northern resort towns.
Walkable downtown, late nights and a packed restaurant row
Royal Oak packs one of Metro Detroit's densest downtowns into a few walkable blocks, with Main and Washington lined by restaurants, bars, barbershops and independent retail. Royal Oak Guide covers where to eat, where to park and what is opening next, plus the Detroit Zoo and the Farmers Market on the north end of town.
Royal Oak GuidePolished downtown shopping, dining and design
Birmingham is Oakland County's most polished downtown, with boutiques, galleries, chef-driven restaurants and a theater district packed into a compact grid. Birmingham Guides covers the shops along Maple and Old Woodward, Shain and Booth parks, and the city's steady stream of new openings.
Birmingham GuideBig Beaver business corridor and one of Michigan's best food scenes
Troy is Oakland County's business hub, with corporate campuses along Big Beaver, the Somerset Collection and one of the region's deepest concentrations of Asian and Middle Eastern restaurants. Troy Guides covers dining, shopping, the Troy Historic Village and the city's large park system.
Troy GuideNine Mile and Woodward: independent, creative and walkable
Ferndale sits right on Detroit's northern border and leans independent — vintage shops, tattoo studios, breweries and a downtown that fills up on foot. Ferndale Guides covers the Nine Mile and Woodward corridors, the city's long-running events calendar and its small-business core.
Ferndale GuideHistoric Main Street, trails and the Paint Creek corridor
Rochester and Rochester Hills share a downtown, a river valley and one of the region's best trail networks along Paint Creek. Rochester Guides covers Main Street dining and shopping, the Big, Bright Light Show, Oakland University and the parks and nature centers nearby.
Rochester & Rochester Hills GuideQuiet neighborhoods next to historic downtown Farmington
Farmington Hills is a large, green suburb that wraps around the smaller city of Farmington and its historic Grand River downtown. Farmington Hills Guide covers restaurants and services along Orchard Lake and Twelve Mile, the Heritage Park trail system and the two cities' shared events.
Farmington Hills GuideThe Little City with a big food reputation
Clawson is barely two square miles, yet its 14 Mile and Main Street downtown holds a run of well-regarded restaurants, bakeries and bars. Clawson Guide covers that compact business district, the city park and the neighborhood shops locals use every week.
Clawson GuideOffice towers, campuses and a deep base of local business
Southfield is one of Michigan's largest office markets, anchored by the Town Center towers and campuses including Lawrence Technological University. Southfield Guide covers business services, restaurants along Telegraph and Northwestern, and the city's parks and civic center.
Southfield GuideNeighborhood by neighborhood across Michigan's largest city
Detroit is covered the way locals actually use it: by neighborhood, from Downtown and Midtown to Corktown, Eastern Market, West Village and Southwest. Detroit Guides tracks restaurants, music venues, museums, riverfront parks and the small businesses that anchor each district.
Detroit GuideThe five Pointes along the Lake St. Clair shoreline
Grosse Pointe is five separate communities — the City, Farms, Park, Shores and Woods — sharing a lakefront, a school district and two village shopping districts. Grosse Pointe Guides sorts out which Pointe is which and covers the restaurants, shops, parks and waterfront along Lake St. Clair.
Grosse Pointe GuideWestern Wayne County, square mile by square mile
Livonia is laid out on a clean grid of mile roads, with shopping and dining clustered along Seven Mile, Plymouth and Middlebelt. Livonia Guide covers those corridors along with Greenmead Historical Park, the city's recreation centers and the long-standing local businesses in between.
Livonia GuideA downtown built around Kellogg Park
Plymouth's downtown wraps around Kellogg Park, where the fountain, the Ice Festival and the summer concert series pull in visitors from across western Wayne County. Plymouth Guides covers the restaurants and shops on Main and Ann Arbor Trail, plus the surrounding township.
Plymouth GuideMichigan's third-largest city and Macomb County's engine
Warren is Michigan's third-largest city, home to the GM Technical Center, the Detroit Arsenal and a deep base of manufacturing and trades businesses. Warren City Guide covers the Van Dyke and Twelve Mile corridors, family restaurants, city parks and the services residents need close to home.
Warren GuideMacomb County's largest city, from Hall Road to the Clinton River
Sterling Heights is Macomb County's largest city, with shopping concentrated along Hall Road and Van Dyke and neighborhoods spread across the Clinton River corridor. Sterling Heights Guide covers restaurants, retail, Dodge Park and the city's large Chaldean, Albanian and Italian communities.
Sterling Heights GuideA university town with a downtown to match
Ann Arbor combines the University of Michigan with a downtown of independent bookstores, restaurants, music venues and the Kerrytown market district. Ann Arbor Guides covers Main Street and State Street, the Nichols Arboretum, game-day logistics and the city's research and startup economy.
Ann Arbor GuideMichigan's capital, plus East Lansing next door
Lansing is the state capital, with the Capitol, state offices and the Old Town and REO Town districts along the Grand River. Lansing Guide covers downtown and neighborhood dining, the riverfront trail system, Michigan State University events and the city's growing brewery scene.
Lansing Guide