Eastern Market
A historic open-air market in operation since 1891, one of America’s largest. On Saturdays it has hundreds of stalls and a district of murals.
Eastern Market is one of the largest and oldest public markets in the United States. From early Saturday morning, hundreds of thousands of visitors buy produce, flowers, meat and local food in several red corrugated-metal sheds. Nearby are butchers, spice shops, cafés and barbecue restaurants. The market district is covered with large street murals left behind by a mural festival, which makes it great for photos. There is an arts-and-crafts market on summer Sundays and a small market on Tuesdays. The best time to go is before 9 a.m. You can walk or bike to and from the riverfront along the Dequindre Cut.
Opening hours
Sat 06:00–14:00; Sundays in summer 10:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Comerica Park
- Dequindre Cut
- Greektown
- Fox Theatre
- Detroit People Mover
- Campus Martius Park
- Guardian Building
- Renaissance Center