Ferndale, MI guides
Itineraries and deeper reads, written from first-hand knowledge of Ferndale.
Coffee and a Quick Bite in Ferndale
5 stops · about 3 hours · Updated October 11, 2026
Start with coffee, then choose a bite in Ferndale, MI from these cafes, a burger food truck, and a fast-casual eatery.
Look Sharp in Ferndale: Cuts, Color and Nails
5 stops · about 3 hours · Updated October 11, 2026
Build a grooming day in Ferndale, MI around two appointments: a cut or color first, then nails.
Dinner and Drinks in Ferndale
5 stops · about 3 hours · Updated October 11, 2026
Build an evening in Ferndale, MI around tacos, Italian filled flatbreads or small plates, then follow dinner with cocktails, wine or mead.
A Happy Hour Crawl in Ferndale
4 stops · about 2 hours · Updated October 11, 2026
Start this after-work happy hour crawl in Ferndale, MI at Nine Kitchen + Bar, 22925 Woodward Ave, then continue to Imperial at 22828 Woodward Ave, Syndicate Ferndale at 140 Vester Ave, and Tony's Spor
Pizza Night in Ferndale
5 stops · about 3 hours · Updated October 11, 2026
Build a pizza night in Ferndale, MI around two stops: pizza first, then a drink.
A Self-Care Day in Ferndale
6 stops · about 3 hours · Updated October 11, 2026
Build a relaxed self-care day in Ferndale, MI around facial services, personalized massage and nail care.
A Dog-Friendly Day in Ferndale
7 stops · about 4 hours · Updated October 11, 2026
Build a day out with a dog in Ferndale, MI around Harding Park and Garbutt Park, where dogs are welcome.
Ferndale Vintage and Boutique Shopping
6 stops · about 3 hours · Updated October 11, 2026
An afternoon of shopping in Ferndale, MI can include lingerie and adult products, new and vintage clothing, bicycles, and custom embroidery.
Where to Brunch in Ferndale
7 stops · about 4 hours · Updated October 11, 2026
Start a brunch morning in Ferndale, MI with breakfast and coffee at Omega Hawg & Dawg Deli, homestyle cooking at Earl's Diner, or Toast's colorful retro setting.
Ferndale for First-Timers
12 stops · about 6 hours · Updated October 11, 2026
For a first visit to Ferndale, MI, start with tacos, make time for contemporary art, and leave room for books and a drink.
A Coffee Crawl Down Main Street
6 stops · about 3 hours · Updated October 11, 2026
Build this coffee and pastry walk through Ferndale, MI around a Wednesday or Saturday, when Secret Bakery opens from 9 a.m.
Best Patios for a Summer Evening
7 stops · about 4 hours · Updated October 11, 2026
Start a summer evening outdoors in Ferndale, MI with mead, cider and beer at B.
Ferndale With Kids
9 stops · about 5 hours · Updated October 11, 2026
Build a day with kids in Ferndale, MI around playgrounds, games, lunch and a takeout treat.
Ferndale Date Night
8 stops · about 4 hours · Updated October 11, 2026
Build a date night in Ferndale, MI around dinner, a cocktail and something sweet, with an early start for the food stops.
A Perfect Saturday in Ferndale
14 stops · about 7 hours · Updated October 11, 2026
Build a full Saturday in Ferndale, MI around coffee, books, outdoor time and dinner before a final drink.
Vintage and Boutique Shopping in Ferndale
8 stops · Updated September 24, 2026
Spend the afternoon in Ferndale, MI browsing vinyl, used books, custom clothing and furniture, with stops for coffee and Belgian chocolates.
A Coffee Crawl Down Nine Mile
6 stops · Updated September 24, 2026
Coffee, chocolate and pastry in Ferndale, MI, from Livernois to Woodward and Hilton, with pour overs, hot chocolate and bakery stops nearby.
