Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in Detroit, United States

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Number of sights 7 sights
Distance 2.8 km
Ascend 57 m
Descend 55 m

Experience Detroit in United States in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in DetroitIndividual Sights in Detroit

Sight 1: William G. Milliken State Park

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William G. Milliken State Park

The William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor is a public recreation area located on the Detroit River just east of downtown Detroit, Michigan, on a portion of the city's International Riverfront. The state park's 31 acres (13 ha) include wetlands, paved trails, and a 52-slip harbor of refuge. A 63-foot (19 m) conical brick lighthouse tower, designed as a scaled-down replica of the Tawas Point Light, marks the harbor entrance.

Wikipedia: William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor (EN)

948 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 2: Christ Church, Detroit

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Christ Church Detroit is an Episcopal church located at 960 East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. It is also known as Old Christ Church, Detroit. It is the oldest Protestant church in Michigan still located on its original site. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1970 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.

Wikipedia: Christ Church Detroit (EN), Website

143 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: Thomas A. Parker House

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The Thomas A. Parker House was built as a private residence and is located at 975 East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. It is currently the law offices of Liddle Sheets Coulson P.C.

Wikipedia: Thomas A. Parker House (EN)

370 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 4: Saints Peter & Paul Jesuit Church

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Saints Peter and Paul Jesuit Church is a Roman Catholic church located at 629 East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. It is the oldest existing church in the city of Detroit, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1971.

Wikipedia: Saints Peter and Paul Jesuit Church (EN), Website

402 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 5: Saint Andrew's Hall

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Saint Andrew's Hall

Saint Andrew's Hall is a concert venue located in Detroit, Michigan, which was formerly the meeting place for the Saint Andrew's Society of Detroit. The Shelter lies underneath St. Andrews Hall and hosts various live music acts and DJs. It is known for being one of the first stages on which Eminem performed.

Wikipedia: Saint Andrew's Hall (Detroit) (EN)

508 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 6: Mariner's Church

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Mariner's Church Warren LeMay / CC BY-SA 2.0

Mariners' Church of Detroit is a church with worship services adhering to Anglican liturgical traditions located at 170 East Jefferson Avenue in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. It was founded in 1842 as a special mission to the maritime travelers of the Great Lakes and functioned as a parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan until 1992, when the Michigan Court of Appeals ruled it was incorporated as an independent congregation. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The church has a non-exclusive, limited association with the REC Diocese of Mid-America which itself is a founding member of the Anglican Church in North America.

Wikipedia: Mariners' Church (EN)

410 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 7: Hart Plaza

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Hart Plaza

Philip A. Hart Plaza, in downtown Detroit, is a city plaza along the Detroit River. It is located more or less on the site at which Antoine Laumet de La Mothe, sieur de Cadillac landed in 1701 when he founded Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit, the settlement that became Detroit. In 2011, the Detroit-Wayne County Port Authority opened its new cruise ship passenger terminal and dock at Hart Plaza, adjacent to the Renaissance Center, which receives major cruise ships such as the MS Hamburg and the Yorktown.

Wikipedia: Philip A. Hart Plaza (EN)

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