Detroit RiverWalk
Detroit International Riverfront
A riverside greenway stretching about 5 km along the Detroit River. It has repeatedly been named America’s best riverfront walk, and Windsor, Canada, is on the opposite bank.
The Detroit RiverWalk runs from the newly built Centennial Park in the west to near Gantry Plaza in the east. Along the way it links Hart Plaza, the Renaissance Center, Milliken State Park, Rivard Plaza and other spots. It has repeatedly been voted the best riverfront walk in the United States in USA Today readers’ polls. Along the route you’ll find a carousel, sandy beaches, fountains and open-air concerts, and you can look across to Windsor, Canada, and the Ambassador Bridge. You can walk or rent a shared bike. The eastern section connects to the Dequindre Cut, which leads to Eastern Market. Summer weekends are busy with events. In the evening, watch the sunset toward Windsor and the city lights.
Opening hours
Open all day (some sections 06:00–22:00)
Nearby sights
- Guardian Building
- Renaissance Center
- Campus Martius Park
- Detroit People Mover
- Greektown
- Comerica Park
- Fox Theatre
- Eastern Market