Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Detroit

William K. • July 29, 2016Some great monuments. Cool view. Great for a stroll

Amy L. • August 27, 2015Beautiful slice of backyard coziness in the heart of Downtown. Lovely place to slip off you shoes, feel the grass and enjoy a performance. Nick Cave Dance Lab was excellent!

Tiffany J. • September 2, 2013Great place to ride bikes and take a great stroll.

Tiffani R. • April 10, 2017Great place to walk around and explore. The environment is nice, and the view and scenery is pretty.

Maggie M. • August 14, 2022Worth the visit. Gardens are beautiful. Koi pond is a great spot to hang out.

Ron A. • April 15, 2013Great views of downtown Detroit, and delightfully uncrowded if you go early or in not-so-great weather. Restorative.

MJ. • October 15, 2011A beautiful path for walking, running and biking!

Graziella B. • August 2, 2013Beautiful walk, merry go round for the kids, giant sandbox for kids and for those who like to play volleyball.

E F. • September 29, 2014Stop by Stella Good Coffee for great coffee and vegan/vegetarian baked goods and soups.

Johnny Lee J. • June 13, 2010Mostly a residential park surrounded by high rise apartments and coops. Perfect for dog walking. Chrisler Elementary hide it from street, so somwhat quiet and isolated.

on point p. • July 20, 2018Everything and I live next door

Maggie M. • August 14, 2022A little sandy strip in the middle of the park. Family friendly.

Tia H. • August 10, 2014Beautiful views of the water, plenty of cool events.

E3 Detroit • January 7, 2013Our bands play weddings here all the time! BEAUTIFUL energy in the spring or fall, but there's no air conditioning in the building so watch our for those hot summer ones!

Maggie M. • May 15, 2022Great place to take a stroll.

Jen W. • June 14, 2014Love this gem

Marshal • August 6, 2014Craft Cocktails

Jordan S. • July 22, 2015Loft living can be quite contained for a canine. Let her spread her legs and make friends at the Shinola Dog Park. Head over to Cass Corridog for a tennis ball and some treats for hours of fun!

Vickie E. • June 19, 2013Thursday evening jazz concerts are divine, and almost all the music and programs are free! Bring a blanket or a folding chair and enjoy this little gem of a park.

sarcasm • July 5, 2017a carousel, playground, restrooms and water plus a view of the detroit river. yes, please.

Aron • October 6, 2011Canine to Five is a great and reasonable priced place to drop off your 4-legged furry friend for a play-date or a sleepover. They also offer grooming services, training, and they sell food and toys.

Maggie M. • August 14, 2022Fountain not always operational, but the artwork is beautiful.

Lauren T. • August 16, 2011Make sure to sit on the east side of the park to have your lunch or dinner and Scoreboard Watch the Tigers game at nearby Comerica Park (or People Watch if you prefer)

Manuel R. • January 23, 2011I've been going here for about 8 years now and it never gets old. I've explored every floor and got some of my best photography work here. I did a showcase in the DIA a few years ago called Decadence

Charlotte C. • April 21, 2013Nice place to eat lunch and people watch

Venessa L. • November 7, 2010Do the ghost hunt with Metro Paranormal Society

Pure Michigan • October 3, 2012Did you know this lighthouse is unique in two ways? One, it is the only lighthouse in the nation constructed of marble. Two, it is one of only two lighthouses in Michigan erected as memorials.

Brianna T. • March 29, 2013so peaceful. so beautiful. so perfect.

Verne P. • September 13, 2023Get here early if you want a tennis court!