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The Detroit Riverwalk passes the Gateway to Freedom sculpture at Hart Plaza. |
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The Detroit RiverWalk is a wide paved trail along the Detroit River. |
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The Detroit Princess Riverboat is docked near Hart Plaza and the Detroit RiverWalk. |
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The Detroit RiverWalk along Atwater Street near Orleans Street. |
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Wheel House Detroit at Rivard Plaza is along the Detroit RiverWalk. |
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Bike lane on Atwater Street. |
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Detroit Riverwalk near the Omni Detroit Hotel. |
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Omni Detroit Hotel. |
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Campus Martius Park has a beautiful water fountain. |
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Campus Martius Park has a bandshell and gathering area in the summer. |
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During the winter, Campus Martius Park has a popular ice skating rink. |
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Michigan Soldiers & Sailors Monument at Campus Martius Park. |
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Gabriel Richard Park has plaza and pavilion along the waterfront. |
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Gabriel Richard Park also has an open green space. |
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The striking female defender statue at Grand Circus Park is dedicated to Russell A. Alger. |
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Another part of Grand Circus Park. |
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Hart Plaza, named for Senator Philip A. Hart, has several scupltures and statues. |
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The statue of Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac commemorates his landing on July 5, 1701. |
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Hart Plaza's cube shaped sign is located near the front of the park. |
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The "Gateway to Freedom" sculpture was created by Ed Dwight and recognizes Detroit's role in the Underground Railroad. |
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View of skyscrapers from Hart Plaza. |
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Horace E. Dodge and Son Memorial Fountain. |
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Boat slips at the William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor. |
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Picnic area at Milliken State Harbor. |
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Beautiful circular stone work. |
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The lighthouse is viewable from the picnic area. |
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William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor Lighthouse was completed in 2004 and stands 63-feet tall. |
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Maheras-Gentry Park has several baseball diamonds. |
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Picnic shelter at Maheras-Gentry Park. |
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The trail bridge at Maheras-Gentry Park has nice views of the Detroit River. |
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A small white lighthouse on the Canadian side of the Detroit River is visible from Maheras-Gentry Park. |
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Windmill Point Lighthouse is located at Mariner's Park in Detroit. |
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There are a few benches with nice views of the Detroit River at the park. |
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The Detroit River. |
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A large grassy field is located at the front of Mariner's Park. |
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The "Spirit of Detroit" was created by Marshall Fredericks and dedicated in 1958. |
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The People Mover is part of Detroit's commuter system. |
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Robert Graham's sculpture "The Fist" was created in honor of boxer Joe Louis. |
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The Fillmore Detroit, formerly the State Theater, regularly presents concerts. |
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Ford Field is home of the Detroit Lions |
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The Detroit Tigers' home field, Comerica Park. |
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The Fox Theatre is a very beautiful venue for watching live performances. |
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Another view of downtown Detroit. |
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A snowy day in Detroit. |
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Detroit's Music Hall. |
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The Detroit Opera House. |
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The Gem Theatre. |
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Downtown at Grand River and Woodward intersection. |
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General Motors World Headquarters and the Renaissance Center. |
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A statue of George Washington is located near the Old Mariners' Church. |
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Old Mariners' Church of Detroit has served the maritime community and Detroit residents since 1842. The church was referenced in Gordon Lightfoot's song "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald." |
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There are many historical markers located around downtown Detroit, recognizing individuals, organizations and accomplishments of historical significance. |
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The Wayne County Building is a beautiful structure and was completed in 1902. |
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William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse is located on the east end of Belle Isle. |
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