Corktown
Detroit’s oldest neighborhood, settled by Irish immigrants, now full of craft beer bars, restaurants, and Victorian houses.
Corktown was founded in the mid-19th century by immigrants from County Cork, Ireland, and is the oldest surviving neighborhood in Detroit. Michigan Avenue, the main street, is lined with bars, bakeries, cafés, and popular restaurants, while the side streets keep their colorful Victorian row houses. Its western end sits right next to the restored Michigan Central Station and a sports field built on the former site of Tiger Stadium. A St. Patrick’s Day parade is held in March. It is best visited in the evening for dinner and a drink.
Opening hours
All day (shops vary)
Nearby sights
- Michigan Central Station
- Fox Theatre
- Detroit People Mover
- Campus Martius Park
- Comerica Park
- Guardian Building
- Detroit RiverWalk
- Ambassador Bridge