Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #4 in Detroit, United States

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Number of sights 16 sights
Distance 7 km
Ascend 157 m
Descend 157 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: 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 2: 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)

342 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: Monument to Joe Louis

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The Monument to Joe Louis, known also as The Fist, is a memorial dedicated to boxer Joe Louis located at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Woodward Avenue in Detroit, near Hart Plaza.

Wikipedia: Monument to Joe Louis (EN)

79 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 4: The Spirit of Detroit

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The Spirit of Detroit is a monument with a large bronze statue created by Marshall Fredericks and located at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center on Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan.

Wikipedia: The Spirit of Detroit (EN)

205 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: Guardian Building

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Guardian Building

The Guardian Building is a landmark skyscraper and class-A office building in downtown Detroit, Michigan, within the Financial District. Built in 1928 and finished in 1929, the building was originally called the Union Trust Building and is a bold example of Art Deco architecture, including art moderne designs. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989, and is currently owned by Wayne County.

Wikipedia: Guardian Building (EN)

190 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 6: Vinton Building

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The Vinton Building is a residential high-rise located at 600 Woodward Avenue in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. It stands next to the First National Building, across Woodward Avenue from Chase Tower and the Guardian Building, and across Congress Street from One Detroit Center. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1982 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Wikipedia: Vinton Building (EN)

61 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 7: First National Bank Building

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The First National Building is a skyscraper and class-A office center in Downtown Detroit, Michigan, within the Detroit Financial District. The building is located across the streets from Cadillac Tower and One Detroit Center, and stands next to the Vinton Building.

Wikipedia: First National Building (EN)

204 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 8: Cadillac Square Park

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Campus Martius Park is a re-established park in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. After the Great Fire of 1805, Campus Martius was the focal point of Judge Augustus Woodward's plans to rebuild the city. It was named for the principal square in Marietta, Ohio, the first capital of the Northwest Territory.

Wikipedia: Campus Martius Park (EN)

12 meters / 0 minutes

Sight 9: Bagley Memorial Fountain

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The Bagley Memorial Fountain is a historic fountain in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. It has recently been moved from its long-time location in Campus Martius Park to a new location just down the street in Cadillac Square Park. The fountain was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1971. The John N. Bagley House (1889) at 2921 East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit was constructed for Governor Bagley's son, and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Wikipedia: Bagley Memorial Fountain (EN)

394 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 10: 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)

402 meters / 5 minutes

Sight 11: 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

370 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 12: 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)

143 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 13: 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

948 meters / 11 minutes

Sight 14: 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)

1416 meters / 17 minutes

Sight 15: John N. Bagley House

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The John N. Bagley House, also known as Bagley Mansion, was built as a private residence in 1889. The mansion is located at 2921 East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. As of 2022, the house is used as a commercial office building, maintaining its historic features and character.

Wikipedia: John N. Bagley House (EN)

1840 meters / 22 minutes

Sight 16: Chestnut Street

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The Chestnut Street Bridge is located where Chestnut Street passes over the Dequindre Cut in Detroit, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.

Wikipedia: Chestnut Street Bridge (Detroit) (EN)

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