Finally crossed the new Gordie Howe Bridge between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario. Surprisingly impressive to see. Huge and soaring in scale. The approach on the Detroit side is a bit of a racecourse, with a lot of sharp twists and turns.
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The Telway
The Telway Restaurant in Madison Heights. One of the fantastic little dive burger restaurants you find around Detroit. Open 24 hours a day, all year round. Cash only. Small seating. Entertainingly abrasive counter staff. Burgers are well seasoned sliders. Cheap. Lots of onions. Tasty. Recommended. Visted May 12, 2026.
Donutville U.S.A.
Located at 14829 Ford Road in Dearborn, Michigan. Old school family run donut shop. Decent donuts. Interesting people behind the counter. Like most of these independent Detroit area donut stores, 24 hour service ended with COVID and hasn’t returned. Visited November 24, 2025.
Donut Villa
Donut Villa is located at 5875 Vernor Highway in Detroit, Michigan. Old school independent donut shop with a great vibe. Easy parking. The service is great. The donuts are fantastic. The blueberry donut had an intense faux-blueberry taste. The icing on a chocolate dip was crisp and tasty. Hot chocolate was good, I am told …
Detroit Scientology Building
This Church of Scientology building is located at 1 Griswold Street in Detroit, Michigan. Originally the home of Standard Savings & Loan Bank, the building was bought and restored by the Scientologists starting in 2007. Spotted on November 6, 2024.
John K. King Bookstore
The John K. King bookstore at 901 W Lafayette Boulevard in downtown Detroit Michigan. Four floors of used books. A huge collection, but after three visits, one that leaves me unsatisfied. The books are well picked through, and the prices high – I have never come away with any treasures that excited me. But worth …
Big Beaver Road
Exit 69 from I-75 onto Big Beaver Road in Troy, Michigan. Having spent a lot of time living around Detroit, when I saw this sign I was surprised it hadn’t inspired a single local joke or meme.
Tower Center Mall & Mammoth Department Store
The Tower Center Mall is located at 22120 Grand River Ave in Detroit, Michigan. The Mammoth Department Store — about 145,000 square feet in size — is located across the street at 14300 Greenfield Road, and is connected by a walkway crossing Grand River Ave. Or was… the Mammoth store was torn down after a …
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