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Before you go
Your trip to Detroit.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Detroit – Michigan Destination Detroit and Dearborn
How to get there
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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 33 km
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Detroit Amtrak Station 6 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
From Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), about 33 km away, you can reach downtown by taxi, ride‑hail app, or bus. Long‑distance trains stop at the Detroit station in New Center, north of Midtown.
How many days
Two days for downtown, the RiverWalk, Midtown and Belle Isle; add one more day for Dearborn.
When to go
May to October, when the RiverWalk and Belle Isle are busy and music festivals take place in summer. Winters are cold and snowy; museums are open year‑round.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not for downtown and Midtown, which are connected by the QLine and the People Mover. For Belle Isle, the Eastern Market and Dearborn, a car or ride‑hail app is helpful.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Detroit
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Morning
Downtown and RiverWalk
Start in the Guardian Building lobby and walk down to the river to follow the RiverWalk from Hart Plaza to Milliken Park.
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Afternoon
Detroit Institute of Arts
Take the QLine to Midtown and spend the afternoon at the Detroit Institute of Arts, with the Diego Rivera murals courtyard.
2 days in Detroit
Day 2
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Morning
Eastern Market and Michigan Central
On a Saturday, go early to the Eastern Market and then head to Corktown to see the restored Michigan Central Station lobby.
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Afternoon
Belle Isle
Cross the bridge to Belle Isle for the conservatory, the aquarium, the James Scott Fountain and the skyline view from the river.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How do you get around downtown Detroit?
The QLine runs along Woodward Avenue between downtown and New Center, passing through Midtown, and the People Mover makes an elevated loop around downtown. For Belle Isle and Dearborn, use a car or ride‑hail app.
What to see in Detroit in one day?
The Guardian Building, the RiverWalk and, in the afternoon, the Detroit Institute of Arts in Midtown.
When does the Eastern Market operate?
The main day is Saturday, when most produce stalls are open; there is a smaller market on some weekdays. Check the schedule before you go.
What time zone is Detroit in?
UTC−5 in standard time (Eastern Time) and UTC−4 from March to November during daylight saving time.