Detroit International Riverfront

Detroit RiverWalk One of the great urban comebacks, and an easy one for a visitor because it runs along the edge of downtown. The RiverWalk now covers about four and three-quarter miles beside the Detroit River, including a continuous stretch of about 3.5 miles from the old Joe Louis Arena site east towards the Belle Isle bridge, with Canada on the far bank the whole way. Note the hours: the riverfront is open from 6am to 10pm, so a late-night run needs another plan.