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

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Number of sights 10 sights
Distance 2.4 km
Ascend 127 m
Descend 112 m

Experience Detroit in United States in a whole new way with our free 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: 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)

343 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 2: 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.

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79 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 3: 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 4: Guardian Building

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Guardian Building

Guardian Building is a landmark 43-story office skyscraper in the Financial District of downtown Detroit, Michigan. Built from 1928 to 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 5: 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 6: 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)

463 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 7: 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)

381 meters / 5 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)

702 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 10: Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue

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The Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue is a non-denominational Jewish congregation and synagogue, located at 1457 Griswold Street in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States. The Reconstructionist Congregation of Detroit holds services jointly with the Isaac Agree Synagogue.

Wikipedia: Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue (EN)

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