4 Best Things to Do in Southfield, Detroit, MI

January 14, 2020 - Updated

Southfield is a Michigan city in Oakland County and a northern suburb of Detroit. Southfield’s landmark is the contemporary 2,200,000 square feet Southfield Town Center office complex. Southfield is home to the huge Park West Gallery, a commercial art gallery that exhibits famous painters and holds art auctions. Great Lakes Culinary Center is the place where chefs can test the latest kitchen equipment and organize big and small events. Irene’s Myomassology Institute is a Swedish massage school and massage parlor.

1.Park West Gallery

Park West Gallery is a large commercial art gallery in Southfield, Michigan, founded by Albert Scaglione in 1969. The gallery occupies 63,000 square feet and is open to the public and for educational visits. The gallery exhibits famous historic artists such as Renoir as well as a number of contemporary artists. The gallery is providing funds for the philanthropic Park West Foundation. Park West Gallery staged its first art auctions In 1993 on cruise ships around the world, currently operating on more than 100 ships and conducting over 5,000 auctions a year, on board of ships as well as in Ritz Carlton hotels.

29469 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48034, Phone: 248-354-2343

2.Great Lakes Culinary Center

The Great Lakes Culinary Center is a state-of- the-art test kitchen and venue for events in Southfield, Michigan. The Center, which includes a fully-equipped mega kitchen, was designed to provide space for chefs to come and entertain guests using the latest and best equipment. Food-service professionals—and the rest of the Detroit community— get the opportunity to test the state-of-the-art kitchen equipment, take part in cooking classes or demonstrations, and host big or small private events. The most popular events hosted by the Culinary Center are wedding receptions, birthday and holiday parties, corporate luncheons and team building cooking events.

24101 W Nine Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48033, Phone: 248-286-3100

3.Irene's Myomassology Institute

Irene’s Myomassology Institute is a nationally accredited massage school and a student massage clinic. Its primary focus is as a massage school that provides its students with a successful career. After completing half of the program, students are fully trained in basic Swedish massage and are ready to give a quality massage in Irene’s Student Clinic. The prices for the clients are affordable and there are discounts for seniors and veterans. Students can also purchase all necessities needed for opening a massage business at the Essential Massage Supply Store. The school curriculum is based on Irene's innovative techniques and more than 50 years of experience.

26061 Franklin Rd, Southfield, MI 48033, Phone: 248-350-1400

4.Shield's Pizza

Shield’s Pizza is a small chain founded in 1937 known for its square, deep-dish pizzas. What started as Detroit landmark and a favorite gathering spot for families, rich and famous, politicians, athletes and public figures, quickly expanded to offer the same atmosphere and fantastic pizzas all over Michigan. Their Southfield restaurant is lively, very popular eatery and bar that offers not only the famous square pizzas, which you can design yourself, but also a large menu of Italian and American dishes that range from ribs and burgers, to pastas and nachos. There is truly something for everyone. Takeout and online ordering is available.

25101 Telegraph Rd, Southfield, MI 48034, Phone: 248-356-2720