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 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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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 HK$1,072 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
HK$1,072
HK$1,243 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (1,890 reviews)
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Reviewed on 3 Mar 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 HK$988 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
HK$988
HK$1,117 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)
Staff was excellent, very friendly and accommodating.. the rooms were more “boutique” than expected but overall as a local, I had a great stay and I will be coming back!

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Trumbull and Porter Hotel
Hollywood Casino at Greektown

Hollywood Casino at Greektown

4 out of 5
1200 Saint Antoine St Detroit MI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$979 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
HK$979
HK$1,352 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
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! (5,038 reviews)
Well. To start the room wasn't nowhere near as advertised. No microwave,and the plumbing made noises all night and couldn't sleep!!!!!

Reviewed on 3 Mar 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 HK$2,387 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
HK$2,387
HK$2,768 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
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. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,581 reviews)
Everything was great

Reviewed on 3 Mar 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! (2,135 reviews)
The stay was great. Great location!!

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Atheneum Suite Hotel
Hotel Houze Detroit Downtown

Hotel Houze Detroit Downtown

3 out of 5
305 Michigan Avenue Detroit MI
The price is HK$836 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
HK$836
HK$945 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions MGM Grand Detroit Casino and Fox Theatre ...
7.8/10 Good! (138 reviews)
The woman at the desk during my stag was great! Wish I knew her name to call her out. The fitness center was disappointing. Mats on the floor were filthy, nothing to clean down equipment and some equipment missing.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Hotel Houze Detroit Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Corktown

Detroit city skyline view from Belle Isle Park.

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
United States of America featuring a bay or harbor, landscape views and a city

Downtown Detroit

4/5(9 area reviews)

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
One of magnificent old churches in Detroit

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 showing 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

5/5(4 area reviews)

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

Midtown
Very cool

Lafayette Park

When in Lafayette Park, you can plan a visit to Hollywood Casino at Greektown and Ford Field, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lafayette Park


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