Outdoors Riverfront, Detroit
Detroit RiverWalk
An outdoor spot in Riverfront, Detroit, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Evening.
Why go
Waterfront path from Joe Louis Arena site to Gabriel Richard Park, with views to Windsor.
It is one of 16 curated places we feature in Detroit, alongside 4 sights, 3 places to eat and 2 activities. The closest of our other picks is William G. Milliken State Park, 0.1 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Sight
- Neighborhood
- Riverfront
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1.5 hr
- Best time
- Evening
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Detroit. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1William G. Milliken State Park
Urban state park on the RiverWalk between downtown and Belle Isle, with a lighthouse and wetland paths.
Outdoors · Belle Isle · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Hart Plaza and the Detroit RiverWalk
The riverfront plaza looks straight across the Detroit River to the Windsor skyline, with the RiverWalk running east.
Sight · Downtown Detroit · 0.9 mi straight-line - 3Guardian Building
1929 Art Deco skyscraper with a tiled, vaulted lobby open to the public.
Sight · 1.0 mi straight-line - 4Campus Martius Park
Downtown square with the city's Christmas tree, a skating rink and lit trees, next to the Cadillac Square holiday market.
Activity · 1.0 mi straight-line - 5The Rink at Campus Martius Park
Downtown's seasonal ice rink sits under the city Christmas tree and lit trees, ringed by office towers.
Activity · Downtown Detroit · 1.0 mi straight-line - 6London Chop House
Revived version of Detroit's storied 1938 steakhouse, in a basement dining room on Congress Street.
Food · Downtown Detroit · 1.1 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Detroit RiverWalk is a stop on our Great Lakes Hidden Gems route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in Detroit
2 more curated outdoor spots in Detroit. See the full Detroit guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Detroit run from 30°F in January to 82°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Detroit RiverWalk itself, we suggest: Evening.
Modelled monthly averages for Detroit from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Detroit weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Detroit RiverWalk, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Detroit RiverWalk, Detroit, MI, USA
- Coordinates
- 42.33290, -83.02743
- Destination
- Detroit, Michigan
Detroit RiverWalk: quick answers
How much time do you need at Detroit RiverWalk?
Plan on about 1.5 hours at Detroit RiverWalk. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Detroit RiverWalk?
Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Rent a MoGo bike to cover more of it.
Is Detroit RiverWalk free?
Yes, we list Detroit RiverWalk as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Detroit RiverWalk?
Detroit RiverWalk is at Detroit RiverWalk, Detroit, MI, USA, in Riverfront. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Detroit RiverWalk?
Detroit RiverWalk appears on Great Lakes Hidden Gems, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Detroit RiverWalk to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Detroit.
Plan Detroit
- Detroit travel guide 16 places
- Best time to visit Detroit weather by month
- Frankenmuth to Detroit 78 mi straight-line
- Detroit to Traverse City 212 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Detroit
- American Coney Island Food
- Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History Sight
- Cliff Bell's Drinks
- Greenfield Village Holiday Nights Activity
- Eastern Market Shopping
- Shinola Hotel Stay
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.