Whether it's your first time visiting or you're a regular who's excited to learn more, this tour will give you an overview of the history of the Detroit Riverfront and a chance to check out some of it's most popular attractions.
Cullen Plaza
Located at: 1340 Atwater St. Detroit, MI 48207 Phone: (313) 566-8200
Cullen Plaza is home to many of the east riverfront’s most popular highlights, including the lovely Cullen Family Carousel, an in-laid granite map of the Detroit River, a standing glass sculptured map of the St. Lawrence Seaway, a children’s playscape, playful fountains and lush landscaping.
Also located at Cullen Plaza are the tantalizing creations of the Cullen Café and Tiki Bar and Wheelhouse Detroit, a bike shop offering bike rentals, tours, retail, and service.
The popular Diamond Jack's River Tours, which provides public tours and private charters of the Detroit River, docks at Cullen Plaza.
The Conservancy's commemorative bricks and pavers are located at Cullen Plaza, as well as Gabriel Richard Park Plaza.
The pavilion building at Cullen Plaza houses public facilities as well as the Conservancy's operations offices and the security command center.
The Cullen Family Carousel, Riverwalk Café & Tiki Bar open for the season May 24.
Carousel Hours: Free rides daily from noon to 7 p.m.
Riverwalk Café: Mon-Tues 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wed-Sat 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tiki Bar: Wed-Fri 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Amenities
- Bike
- Café
- Diamond Jack Boat
- Handicap Accessible
- Playscape
- Restroom
- Security Office
- Water Feature
Events at Cullen Plaza
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Saturday, Aug 31, 2024 - 1:00pm
This event occurs every week Saturday until Sat Aug 31 2024 except Sat Jun 01 2024.
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Monday, Sep 16, 2024 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
This event occurs every May, June, July, August and September on the third Monday until Mon Sep 16 2024.
Join The Herbal Healing Hut & the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy at the Detroit Riverwalk for our annual summer session of Herbal Walk & Talk, Chat & Chew, taught by Detroit's own Mama Ravin !
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Wednesday, Sep 25, 2024 - 11:00am to 12:30pm
This event occurs every May, June, July, August and September on the fourth Wednesday until Wed Sep 25 2024.
Join Cara Graninger and guest musical artists Tia Imani Hanna and Marcus Elliot for in-person outdoor Wednesday DanceAbility Detroit workshops this spring.
