Corktown Travel Guide

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The Canadian and U.S. Border crossing between Detroit and Windsor.
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.
Abandoned relic

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Our pick of the best Corktown Hotel Deals

The Godfrey Detroit, Curio Collection By Hilton

The Godfrey Detroit, Curio Collection By Hilton

4 out of 5
1401 Michigan Avenue Detroit MI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$197 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
AU$197
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,821 reviews)
It took 45 mins to get my car from valet thats my only issue, very nice hotel and staff but that valet wait might have me booking else where. Please try to fix this

Reviewed on 9 Jan 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
The price is AU$208 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
AU$208
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
This place is underrated. We’ve stayed here probably a dozen times and never had an issue. The location is great and parking is easy and cheap.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 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 AU$276 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
AU$276
11 Feb - 12 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,981 reviews)
Room was nice and the staff were all very friendly. The entire hotel and even our room on the 24th floor had a faint smell of smoke from the casino, for this reason I probably wouldn’t stay again but if you’re not sensitive to smells, this was a nice hotel m, especially for the price to others in ...

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Hollywood Casino at Greektown
MotorCity Casino Hotel

MotorCity Casino Hotel

4.5 out of 5
2901 Grand River Ave Detroit MI
The price is AU$374 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
AU$374
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,502 reviews)
Overall nice stay. The staff was friendly. The rooms need more than just a wipe down. There was mold and build up on the faucet. Stains on carpet, crumbs on the chair from where it was just wiped from the table.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

MotorCity Casino Hotel
Atheneum Suite Hotel

Atheneum Suite Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 Brush Avenue Detroit MI
Stay at this boutique hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,057 reviews)
Everything was fine

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Atheneum Suite Hotel
The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel

The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel

4 out of 5
1509 Broadway St. Detroit MI
Stay at this hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,798 reviews)
Clean room, the most amazing staff I’ve ever met during any of my stays. Gorgeous hotel what very cool branding. Definitely coming back.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Corktown

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North Corktown

While North Corktown may 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

5/5(1 area review)

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 Comerica Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Brush Park
Greektown Historic District

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

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Midtown, check out sights like The Majestic Theatre or Detroit Masonic Temple and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canfield Street Station or Martin Luther King Boulevard/Mack Avenue Station.

Midtown
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Woodbridge

While there might not be top attractions in Woodbridge, you can explore the larger area and discover places like 20 Grand Lounge Historic Site and McGreggor Memorial Conference Center.

Woodbridge


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