Welcome to Dearborn, MI, a suburb of Detroit, and home to Ford Motor Company and several world class museums and attractions. The Dearborn Hyatt Regency is surrounded by a diverse collection of places to eat and things to do. Here is a list of some places to visit in and around Dearborn.

Consult http://www.welcomehomedearborn.com for more information about things to do in Dearborn.

Restaurants

Dearborn (In the Hyatt Regency and Fairlane Mall complex)

• Big Fish (Mall) - Seafood
• Bravo! Cucina Italiana (Mall) - Italian
• Fuddruckers (Mall) - American
• Giulio & Sons Restaurant (Hotel) - Italian
• Kyoto by Benihana (Mall) - Japanese
• P.F. Changs China Bistro (Mall) - Chinese
• Starters Bar and Grill (Mall) - American
• T.G.I. Friday's (Mall) - American

West Dearborn (These are all a 5 minute (cab) ride from the Hyatt Regency)

• Andiamo - Italian
• BD's Mongolian Barbeque - Mongolian
• Buddy's Pizzeria - Italian Pizzeria
• Cheli's Chili Bar - American
• Kiernan's Steakhouse - American
• La Pita - Mediterranean

Downtown Detroit and vicinity (These are all a 20-25 minute (cab) ride from the Hyatt Regency)

• Cheli's Chili Bar - American
• Detroit Beer Co. - American/Microbrewery
• Hard Rock Cafe Detroit - American
• Hockeytown Cafe - American
• Jacoby's German Biergarten - German/American
• Slow's Bar B Q - BBQ
• Sweet Lorraines - American
• Vicente's Cuban Cuisine - Cuban

Greektown -- Detroit (This is a small enclave in Detroit with about 15-20 restaurants. See http://www.visitgreektown.com for more information.)

• Fishbone's Rythym Kitchen Cafe - Cajun

Wayne State University -- Detroit (These are all a 20-25 minute (cab) ride from the Hyatt Regency and all well worth the trip)

• Majestic Cafe - American/Mediterranean
• Marios - Italian
• Motor City Brewing Works - Pizza  (This sits across the street from Traffic Jam and Snug creating a great one two combination.)
• Traffic Jam and Snug - American  (A favorite of the organizing committee. This is a special place because it is a restaurant, bakery, brewery, and creamery all in one.)
• Union Street Saloon - American  (A favorite of the organizing committee. This restaurant has an art deco style interior creating a very unique dining experience.)

Mexican Town -- Detroit (This is a not so small thriving Mexican enclave in Southeast Detroit featuring some of the most authentic Mexican food and culture outside of Mexico. These are all a 20-25 minute (cab) ride from the Hyatt Regency)

• Armando's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican  (No web site. 4242 W. Vernor Hwy, 48209 (313) 554-0666)
• Mexican Town Restaurant - Mexican
• Mexican Village Restaurant - Mexican
• Xochimilco Restaurant - Mexican  (No web site. 3409 Bagley, 48216 (313) 843-0179)

Arts, Culture, and Pure Michigan

Dearborn (These are all a 5 minute (cab) ride from the Hyatt Regency)

• Arab American Museum - Arab American history comes alive celebrating the impact of Arab Americans on our nation.
• The Henry Ford - This museum complex covers the Henry Ford Museum, which traces the industrial history of the United States from colonial times to present times under one roof, Greenfield Village, an outdoor complex made up of small neighborhoods that traces the agricultural, cultural, commercial, and industrial history of the United States from colonial to the present time, and the Automotive Hall of Fame, which honors the history of the automobile.
• The Henry Ford Estate - Get a guided tour of this early 20th century estate and see the personal side of one of the most influential individuals in our history.

Wayne State University/Cultural Center -- Detroit (These are all a 20-25 minute (cab) ride from the Hyatt Regency)

• Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History - The largest museum in the world dedicated to the African American experience. With over 30,000 artifacts days could be spent here.
• Detroit Historical Museum - Explore Detroit from its French beginnings to its heyday and beyond.
• Detroit Institute of Arts - One of the most prestigious collections of art in the world. This museum is particularly strong in American art and has the famed Diego Rivera Detroit Industry murals.
• Detroit Public Library - One of the largest public libraries in the nation containing millions of volumes with an Abraham Lincoln, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Samuel Clemens, and Ernie Harwell special collection.
• Detroit Science Center - Explore the world of science in the IMAX setting or live exhibits.

Around Detroit (These are in various locations around Detroit and still no more than a 20-25 minute (cab) ride from the Hyatt Regency)

• Heidelberg Project - Perhaps the most interesting community art project in the country and a visit here will not be soon forgot.
• John King Book Store - Michigan's largest used bookstore is a treat for any book lover.
• Motown Museum - Trace the history of one of the more popular musical eras in our country's history.
• Pewabic Pottery - Pottery that grew out of the Arts and Crafts movement of the early 1900s. Museum and store.

Outside Southeastern Michigan (For more information on exploring the beautiful state of Michigan outside of Southeastern Michigan please consult http://www.michigan.org)

Entertainment and Nightlife

Detroit (All of these locations are a 20-25 minute (cab) ride from the Hyatt Regency)

• Bakers Keyboard Lounge (Near the University of Detroit-Mercy) Features jazz.
• The Belmont (Hamtramck) Features local and regional eclectic music.
• Cliff Bell's (Downtown Detroit) Features jazz.
• The Magic Stick (Wayne State) Features local and national rock music.
• The Majestic Theatre (Wayne State) Features local and national rock music.
• Paycheck's Lounge (Hamtramck) Features local and regional rock music.
• PJ's Lager House (Corktown) Features local and regional rock music.
• Small's Bar and Grill (Hamtramck) Features local and national rock music.
• Town Pump Tavern (Downtown Detroit) Casual bar environment.