D e t r o i t R i v e r F r o n t C o n s e r va n c y
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Butterfly Gardens AND Labyrinth
Two beautifully designed maps at Rivard Plaza highlight the importance of the Detroit River within the international waterways. An inlaid granite map highlights the 32-mile long Detroit River and its surrounding communities, and a standing sculptured glass map shows the entire St. Lawrence Seaway route.
At Gabriel Richard Park, visitors can stroll along paths through flower gardens that attract butterflies or take a winding tour of an inlaid brick labyrinth.
FISHING OUTLOOKS The Detroit Riverfront is known for its great fishing and offers locations for those wanting to cast a line out in the water, including William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor and Mt. Elliott Park.
Cullen Family Carousel The carousel, located at Rivard Plaza, was handcrafted and specially designed for Detroit. It features creatures native to the Detroit River, along with the mythical River Mermaid and River Monster.
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Chene St.
St. Aubin St.
Larned St.
Joseph Campau St.
Port Authority
Orleans St.
Riopelle St.
Rivard St.
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Wight St.
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Milliken State Park and Harbor
Chene Park
Stroh River Place
Talon/Omni
UAW-GM
Mt. Elliott Park
Gabriel Richard Park
Bridge to Belle Isle
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St. Aubin St.
Hart Plaza
GM World Headquarters
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Walter P. Chrysler Freeway
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Randolph St.
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• Chene Park www.cheneparkdetroit.com • Cobo Center www.cobocenter.com • Eastern Market www.detroiteasternmarket.com • Hart Plaza www.detroitmi.gov • Joe Louis Arena www.olympiaentertainment.com • Milliken State Park and Harbor www.michigan.gov/milliken • Omni Hotel www.omnihotels.com/detroit • Renaissance Center www.gmrencen.com • Stroh River Place www.strohriverplace.com
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St. Aubin St.
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For information on restaurants and attractions along the People Mover route, please visit www.thepeoplemover.com.
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As the first urban state park in Michigan, the William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor features a renovated 52-slip harbor, a 63-foot replica of the Tawas Point lighthouse, covered picnic areas, fishing outlooks, wildlife observation trails, interpretive signage, storm water treatment demonstration and a memorial to Detroit River advocate and philanthropist, Peter Stroh. e Visit www.michigan.gov/milliken.Avenu Gr
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Access to the Riverfront can also be attained by using the Detroit People Mover and exiting at the following stations: • Joe Louis Arena Station • Financial District Station • Millender Center Station • GM Renaissance Center Station
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Experience the Motor City on two wheels! Open at Rivard Plaza, Wheelhouse Detroit offers bike rentals, tours and service with a variety of packages available. Visit www.wheelhousedetroit.com.
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Wheelhouse Detroit bike rentals
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The RiverWalk Café offers a diverse menu at Rivard Plaza and Gabriel Richard Park. Grab a quick bite to go or stay and enjoy the scenery. For more details on menus and hours, visit www.detroitriverfront.org.
John C. Lodge Freeway
Alfred St. Orleans St.
Riopelle St.
Rivard St.
Chrysler Dr.
Diamond Jack’s provides boat tours on the sparkling waters of the Detroit River from its dock at Rivard Plaza. Visit www.diamondjack.com.
RiverWalk Café
This 1.35-mile urban greenway provides a link between the Riverfront and historic Eastern Market, offering a new way for pedestrians and cyclists to access two Detroit landmarks and the neighborhoods in between.