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Plan Your Weekend Trip

There is lots to see and do in the Metro Detroit area after you have shopped our annual glass show. Here are some of our recommendations, along with restaurant and lodging options.

2026 Performances

Orchestra Hall Detroit Michigan

Detroit 
Symphony Orchestra

10/31 - 11/01 / Detroit

A tour of England’s many musical characters: warmth in Anna Clyne’s Within Her Arms; sparkle and bite in Benjamin Britten’s Piano Concerto; and noble humanity in Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations.

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Maybe Happy 
Ending

10/20-11/1 / Detroit

Winner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Maybe Happy Ending tells the deeply human story of a chance encounter that sparks connection, adventure, and maybe even love.

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Other Shows
TBA

11/01 / Detroit

More concert information coming soon.

Tickets

Area Attractions

Henry Ford Museum McDonalds Sign

The Henry

Ford Museum

Dearborn

Explore fascinating exhibits that tell the history of American life and innovation.

Meadowbrook Hall

Meadowbrook

Hall

Rochester

Tour this Tudor revival style mansion built between 1926 and 1929. 

Detroit Institute of Arts

Detroit

Institute of Arts

Detroit

One of the largest art collections in the US with over 100 galleries.

Detroit Historical Museum

Detroit

Historical Museum

Detroit

Walk cobblestone streets, see 19th century stores, and much more. 

Motown Museum

Motown

Museum

Detroit

Stand in Studio A, where artists and groups recorded much-loved music

Ford House

Edsel &

Eleanor Ford House

Grosse Pointe Shores

Tour the 1928 estate designed by architect Albert Kahn.

Dearborn Hotels

The Dearborn Inn

The Dearborn
Inn 

Dearborn

Built in 1931, this historic hotel was developed by Henry Ford.

The Henry Dearborn Michigan

The Henry
Hotel

Dearborn

An upscale hotel part of the Marriott Autograph Collection.

Hampton Inn Dearborn Michigan

Hampton
Inn

Dearborn

Located in the center of downtown Dearborn.

Dearborn Restaurants

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Mint

Dearborn

Upscale fusion cuisine that serves international dishes in a historic building from 1929. 

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Paris
Baguette

Dearborn

Cafeteria style service for handcrafted cakes, freshly baked pastries and breads, Lavazza coffee, and more.

Buddy's Pizza Dearborn Michigan

Buddy's

Dearborn

Enjoy the crispy deliciousness that is Detroit (square) pizza

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Ford's 
Garage

Dearborn

Burgers and other American eats offered in a 1920s-style restaurant with memorabilia and vintage cars.

La Pita Deaborn Michigan

La Pita

Dearborn

A local favorite for Middle Eastern food.

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Gateaux Patisserie

Dearborn

Traditional French pastries, breads, and coffee/tea service. 

Antique Malls

Livingston Antique Outlet

Livingston
Antique Outlet

Howell

Our favorite mall! 33,000 square feet of antiques, collectibles, and home treasures.

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Plaza Antique Mall

Livonia

25,000 square foot facility with over 70 dealers.

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Village
Antiques

Dearborn

Small multi-dealer mall on Michigan Avenue just down the road from the glass show.

Town Peddler Craft and Antique Mall

Town
Peddler

Livonia

Over 350 artists, craftspeople, and antique & vintage merchants

Downtown Areas to Explore

The Guardian Building Detroit Michigan

Detroit

Experience the revitalized city with upscale restaurants, museums and more.

The Michigan Theater Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor

Home to the UofM along with great shopping and restaurants.

Downtown Birmingham Michigan

Birmingham

An Oakland County suburb with boutique shopping and fine dining.

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