Art District, Detroit

Name: Art District
Address: Detroit, United States

#97 among attractions in Detroit

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The East Ferry Avenue Historic District is a historic residential district in Midtown Detroit, Michigan. The nationally designated historic district stretches two blocks from Woodward Avenue east to Brush Street; the locally designated historic district includes a third block between Brush and Beaubien. The district includes the separately designated Col. Frank J. Hecker House and the Charles Lang Freer House. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1976 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. ()

Coordinates: 42°21'44"N, 83°3'43"W

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Cass Corridor (Art Center)Detroit United States

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Art District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Detroit Institute of Arts, Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit.

~1090 ftSW
Large art museum displaying global works
Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
6 min walk • The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), nestled in the heart of Detroit, Michigan, stands as a beacon of culture and history. This world-renowned art museum, situated on Woodward Avenue, is revered for its comprehensive collection that spans the globe and encompasses...
0.5 miN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Ford Piquette Avenue Plant, Detroit
14 min walk • The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant stands as a tribute to the birth of the automotive industry in Detroit, United States. This historic factory, now a museum, is where Henry Ford and his team of innovators developed the legendary Model T — the vehicle that revolutionized...
~1130 ftS
Museum, History museum, Library
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit
6 min walk • The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History stands as a beacon of cultural heritage in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1965 by Dr. Charles H. Wright, this distinguished institution has grown to become one of the largest museums dedicated to the...
0.6 miS
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, Detroit
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Detroit's vibrant cultural district, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) stands as a beacon of modern creativity and expression. Housed in a former auto dealership, this non-collecting institution has been an avant-garde addition...
~1630 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Detroit's cultural center, the Detroit Historical Museum stands as a testament to the city's rich and complex history. This cultural institution invites visitors to step back in time and explore the Motor City's vibrant past, from its founding...
0.7 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Architecture
Majestic Theatre, Detroit
19 min walk • The Majestic Theatre stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Detroit, Michigan, offering a blend of history and live entertainment that captivates both locals and visitors alike. This historic venue, with its striking facade and vibrant marquee, is a cherished...
~1850 ftSW
Neo-renaissance architecture, Library
Detroit Public Library, Detroit
9 min walk • The Detroit Public Library is the second largest library system in the U.S. state of Michigan by volumes held and is the 21st largest library system in the United States. It is composed of the Main Library on Woodward Avenue, which houses the library's administration offices, and 23 branch locations across the city.
~980 ftS
Museum, Neo-renaissance architecture, Art gallery
Scarab Club, Detroit
5 min walk • The Scarab Club is an artists' club, gallery, and studio in the Cultural Center Historic District of Detroit, Michigan, located at 217 Farnsworth Street, near the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Detroit Science Center.
~1350 ftS
Museum, Science museum
Michigan Science Center, Detroit
7 min walk • The Michigan Science Center is a Smithsonian-affiliate science museum in Detroit, Michigan. The mission of the Michigan Science Center is to inspire curious minds of all ages to discover, explore and appreciate science, technology, engineering and math in a creative, dynamic learning environment.
0.5 miS
Church, Albert Kahn, Rail tours
First Congregational Church, Detroit
13 min walk • The First Congregational Church is located at 33 East Forest Avenue in Midtown Detroit, Michigan. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1974 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
0.4 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Our Lady of the Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Detroit
10 min walk • The Our Lady of the Rosary Roman Catholic Church is located at 5930 Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. It was originally built as St. Joseph's Episcopal Church - from 1893 to 1896 - and is a historic Romanesque Revival church complex. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 3, 1982.

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Which popular attractions are close to Art District?

Nearby attractions include Scarab Club, Detroit (5 min walk), Charles Lang Freer House, Detroit (6 min walk), Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit (6 min walk), Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit (6 min walk).

How to get to Art District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Art District:

Bus

Warren / Brush • Lines: 08 (7 min walk)
Woodward / Kirby NS • Lines: 04, 851 (7 min walk)

Tram

Ferry Street • Lines: QLine (7 min walk)
Warren Avenue • Lines: QLine (11 min walk)

Train

Detroit (17 min walk)