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Seaside promenade · Detroit, Michigan
Detroit RiverWalk
A multi‑kilometer riverside promenade with plazas, gardens, a small lighthouse and views of Windsor in Canada.
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About Detroit RiverWalk
The Detroit RiverWalk follows the Detroit River shoreline through downtown and the city’s east side, linking former industrial sites converted into plazas and gardens. From the promenade you can see Windsor across the water and the freighters moving between the Great Lakes.
The route passes Hart Plaza, a summer music festival venue, the William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor with a small lighthouse and wetlands, and Cullen Plaza with a carousel and play area. The Dequindre Cut, a lowered former rail line covered in graffiti, branches off the RiverWalk toward the Eastern Market.
The path is flat and suitable for walking or cycling, with benches and rest areas along the way.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One to three hours on foot or by bike.
Best time
Late afternoon, when the sun lights up downtown and Windsor; in summer, during Hart Plaza festival days.
How to get there
On foot from downtown; Hart Plaza is at the end of Woodward Avenue.
Tip
Rent a bicycle and continue from the RiverWalk onto the Dequindre Cut to the Eastern Market.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Detroit RiverWalk
What to do on Detroit’s RiverWalk?
Walk or bike along the river, passing Hart Plaza, Milliken Park and Cullen Plaza, with views of Canada.
Can you see Canada from the RiverWalk?
Yes, Windsor is on the other side of the river, directly opposite downtown Detroit.
Is the RiverWalk good for cycling?
Yes, the route is flat and connects to the Dequindre Cut trail.