Corktown

Detroit

Detroit old train station under renovation in December 2019. Iconic building in downtown Detroit, Michigan
Detroit old train station under renovation in December 2019. Iconic building in downtown Detroit, Michigan
The Canadian and U.S. Border crossing between Detroit and Windsor.
The view from the patio of Green Dot Stables is of the backside of the currently abandoned and forever in some state of rehabilitation, Michigan Central Station.

The station opened in 1913 and remained operational until 1988. At the time of its construction, it was the tallest rail station in the world.

A personal connection to this building would be that my father shipped out from this station to Marine boot camp after being drafted in the Korean War.

A return trip for more photos and further exploration is definitely on the horizon.
I'd heard about Detroit and the buildings abandoned from the declining economy. None more majestic nor haunting though than this epic train station.

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Top hotels in Corktown

The Godfrey Detroit, Curio Collection By Hilton

The Godfrey Detroit, Curio Collection By Hilton

4 out of 5
1401 Michigan Avenue Detroit MI
The price is P6,782 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
P6,782
P7,867 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,839 reviews)
Very professional staff

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

The Godfrey Detroit, Curio Collection By Hilton
Trumbull and Porter Hotel

Trumbull and Porter Hotel

3.5 out of 5
1331 Trumbull St Detroit MI
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Clean room, polite and helpful staff

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2026

Trumbull and Porter Hotel
Hollywood Casino at Greektown

Hollywood Casino at Greektown

4 out of 5
1200 Saint Antoine St Detroit MI
The price is P8,012 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
P8,012
P10,919 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,998 reviews)
Staff was good was not very clean in the bathroom

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Atheneum Suite Hotel

Atheneum Suite Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 Brush Avenue Detroit MI
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,092 reviews)
Room was clean, staff was ni

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Atheneum Suite Hotel
MotorCity Casino Hotel

MotorCity Casino Hotel

4.5 out of 5
2901 Grand River Ave Detroit MI
The price is P11,577 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
P11,577
P13,430 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,523 reviews)
The staff was excellent from the front desk, security, housekeeping, dealers, pit bosses. I highly recommend

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

MotorCity Casino Hotel
Fort Pontchartrain Detroit, a Wyndham Hotel

Fort Pontchartrain Detroit, a Wyndham Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2 Washington Blvd Detroit MI
The price is P8,463 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
P8,463
P9,817 total
Feb 8 - Feb 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,399 reviews)
ROOM WITH A GREAT VIEW, STAFF SO HELPFUL, AND A 24 HOUR SNACK BAR WITH STARBUCKS COFFEE BAR, GREAT PLACE WITH VALET PARKING

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Fort Pontchartrain Detroit, a Wyndham Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Corktown

Detroit city skyline view from Belle Isle Park.

North Corktown

While North Corktown might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like MotorCity Casino and Michigan Central.

North Corktown
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Downtown Detroit

Known for its great live music and first-class casinos, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Detroit. Check out top attractions like Campus Martius Park and Detroit Opera House, and jump on the metro at Campus Martius Station or Cadillac Center Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Detroit
Incredible VEGAN gyro at this great little place in downtown Detroit.  I’ve been hungry for it since I had it. Got it with chili cheese fries. Yum.  The menu is entirely vegan.  What a gem.  It is in an area that looks to be actively gentrifying, so a fair number of boarded up and vacant lots, but close to tons of venues.  #OnTheRoad

Brush Park

Brush Park might not have many top sights, but Little Caesars Arena and Orchestra Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Brush Park
Greektown Historic District which includes signage and a city as well as a small group of people

Greektown Historic District

Visitors to Greektown Historic District love its first-class casinos, and you can check out Hollywood Casino at Greektown and Underground Railroad Station Marker. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Greektown Station.

Greektown Historic District
Historic buildings in Downtown Detroit - Michigan, United States

Midtown

While you're in Midtown, take in top sights like The Majestic Theatre or Orchestra Hall, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Canfield Street Station or Martin Luther King Boulevard/Mack Avenue Station.

Midtown
Nice place to bike! 🚴🏻‍♀️

Lafayette Park

While Lafayette Park might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hollywood Casino at Greektown and Ford Field.

Lafayette Park


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