Detroit, Michigan
Downtown Detroit
Downtown Detroit runs from the riverfront to Grand Circus Park, with the Financial District, Campus Martius and the theater district packed into a compact grid.
Local Character & History
Office towers, restored early twentieth-century buildings and a growing residential base share the streets with stadiums, theaters and the Detroit Riverwalk.
Restaurants & Shopping
Downtown holds a dense run of restaurants along Woodward, Gratiot and the Capitol Park blocks, from coney islands to chef-driven dining rooms.
Housing
Most housing is apartments and condominiums in converted office buildings and new towers, with the riverfront and Brush Park adding thousands of units.
Parks & Recreation
Campus Martius Park, Hart Plaza, Grand Circus Park and the Detroit Riverwalk give downtown its public spaces.
Transportation
The QLine streetcar runs Woodward Avenue, the Detroit People Mover loops the core, and I-75, I-94 and I-375 meet at the edges of downtown.
Nearby Attractions
- Campus Martius Park
- Detroit Riverwalk
- Fox Theatre
- Detroit Institute of Arts
Frequently Asked Questions
Is downtown Detroit walkable?
The core from the riverfront to Grand Circus Park is compact and walkable, and the QLine connects downtown with Midtown and New Center.