Cullen Family Carousel — Attraction in Detroit

Wheelchair ♿ accessible the plaza it's one many of East Riverfront most popular highlights, including the Cullen Family Carousel, and an in-laid granted map of the Detroit River, a standing glass sculpture map of the Saint Lawrence Seaway, a children's play scape playful fountains and Lush landscaping also located at Cullen Plaza are the creations of the Riverwalk Cafe in the Wheelhouse Detroit a bike shop offering bike rentals, tours, retail and service also the Diamond Jack River tours provide public tours and private charters of Detroit River it docks at Cullen Park the Conservancy commemorative bricks and pavers are located at Cullen Plaza, as well as Gabriel Richard Park. The building also houses public facilities as well as Conservancy operation of a security...

Whenever I visit Detroit, I always like to stop by the Cullen Plaza on the Detroit Riverwalk. Over the years, this place has really been spruced up. There is now a nice grassy lounge area and a larger than life sandbox to compliment the bronze map of the original Detroit area, the Cullen Family Carousel, and the Riverwalk Cafe. This is probably the best location for photographing the GM Renaissance Center as you get that iconic night shot with the Detroit River to the left of the iconic building. Free parking for 2 hours is available, but parking may be difficult during the popular hours of the nights...

The GM building in downtown Detroit is one of those places you think you know until you actually walk inside. Everybody talks about the tall glass towers and the view of the river, but not many mention how the lobby feels like its own little city—shops, cars on display, random spots to sit and people-watch. It’s not just a business building; it kind of feels like a mix of a museum and a mall. At night the lights hit different, especially from the riverfront side—it almost looks futuristic. Parking can be a pain, but once you’re there it’s worth it just for the vibe and the...