Detroit International Riverfront and RiverWalk

It’s a tourist attraction and landmark of Detroit, Michigan extending from the Ambassador Bridge to the west of Belle Isle, which is a total of 5 miles. The Internal Riverfront encompasses a cruise ship passenger terminal and dock, a marina, a multitude of park, restaurants, retail shops, skyscrapers, and the tallest building in the U>S> city of Detroit, Michigan is the 73- story Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center which rises 727 feet (222m) along Detroit’s International Riverfront.

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The cruise ship passenger terminal docks at Hart Plaza. When the weather is nice walking along the Riverfront is beautiful. You can also see across the waters to Canada. The  Riverwalk offers a breathtaking views of the Detroit River and  the city skyline. Also there are recreational opportunities abound, as a trail that links Milliken State Park and numerous plazas. The 31 – acre park offers covered picnic areas, shoreline fishing, and a great photo opportunity with its 663- foot tall light house once on the western end of the Renaissance Center there will be a cluster of seven interconnected skyscrapers, including the General Motors world headquarters which offers shopping, dining, lodging, and entertainment. A block from the Ren-Cen in Rivard Plaza, the beautiful custom-made Cullen Family carousel features animals all native to the Detroit River except two: a sea serpentine and a mermaid. You can visit Eastern Market, which is a commercial district centered around a popular six- block farmer market which is open on Saturdays as well, and its been in operation since 1891.

Detroit International Riverfront
Detroit International Riverfront

 

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