The Detroit Riverfront continues to grow and add great family-friendly activities, the newest addition is the Outdoor Adventure Center. The center is a Michigan DNR facility and they spent the last couple years renovating the abandoned Globe Building. The transformation is incredible and another great example of restoring, instead of removing, history. Located at the entrance … More Detroit Outdoor Adventure Center
Detroit is known for Motown, Eminem, the automobile and Pewabic Pottery. Pewabic tiles can be found around the world. They are part of the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, the National Shrine of the Immactulate Conception in Washington, D.C. and on display in the Louvre. Not to mention countless Detroit locations ranging from the Detroit Yacht … More Pewabic Pottery
I’m attracted to big cities because I love the idea of not needing a car. A sacrilegious concept in Detroit perhaps but I hate traffic and dream of the day I can walk or take public transit to get to the places I need to go. The Dequindre Cut is an example of what I’d … More The Dequindre Cut
I’m ashamed to admit that it took us until this weekend to make it to the Riverwalk. Well, that’s not exactly true, I have been to the river many times but I haven’t done the walk in its entirety. Since we lost power Friday night we needed somewhere to spend our Saturday morning. It was a … More The Detroit Riverfront
It was a beautiful weather weekend for River Days downtown. The Detroit Riverfront is an excellent example of the city’s growth and improvement over the years. The Conservancy does a fantastic job expanding river access to the public and creating a premier destination for residents and visitors. The annual fair hosts a traditional carnival, live music/events and … More River Days
Detroit’s having a hard time right now. The reality of a 60 year decline finally hit home. Bankruptcy is never good but I hope Detroit comes out better for it. In the meantime, I hope and pray the pensioners aren’t penalized too badly and the DIA, Belle Isle and other city assets remain intact. Thankfully, … More Detroit Update
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