Summer is here and it’s the perfect time to get outside and explore this beautiful city we’re lucky to call home. To help you get started, we’ve curated five of our favorite happenings right near the GMRENCEN. Tour the Detroit Riverfront Start your day in the D with a Detroit...
The GMRENCEN is Detroit’s most iconic building. It’s at the forefront of just about every photo representing Detroit. You know what it looks like from the outside, but what about the inside? It’s filled with cars, history and art that make up the Motor City. If you’ve never been inside...
A holiday dedicated to love, Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to take your significant other or BFF on a Detroit date night. Luckily, the city is home to restaurants offering a range of flavors, atmospheres and activities to eat, drink and experience Detroit. Here are a couple recommendations if...
Towering 71 and 72 floors above the city, Highlands Detroit is now taking reservations for a truly unique dining experience in the sky. From the non-traditional riff on the classic steakhouse at Highlands, to a casual-cool eatery at Hearth71, to the buzzy, spirited High Bar, you’ll experience high quality high...
The GMRENCEN is dedicated to the safety of our tenants and visitors. In compliance with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services emergency order, new procedures and precautions are now in place at the GMRENCEN. Learn more about our new guidelines here. Local photographer Chris Burton has seen Detroit’s...
James Gates is no stranger to Detroit. In fact, he spends most of his time here, capturing familiar sights from different perspectives He entered the GMRENCEN’s Your Photo Here contest, a contest where local photographers submitted their best shots of the GMRENCEN for the chance to have the photo featured...
Attending this year’s Chevrolet Rockin’ on the Riverfront concert series? Enjoy the encore and don’t worry about the drive home by booking a room at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. Conveniently located on the famous RiverWalk in downtown Detroit, the 70-floor hotel is just steps away from the...
Whether he’s in the city or out in nature, local photographer Chris Marinica finds beauty everywhere he goes. Luckily for Detroit, it just so happens the Livonia native likes to head downtown. His work features everything from quiet trails to towering architecture, all the while experimenting with perspective and color....
There’s nothing quite like the hustle and bustle of city life. While big cities may have their charm, Detroit has something others simply do not. Just take it from Mike Boening. As a Detroit-based street photographer, Boening knows this better than most. He takes pride in shooting the real Detroit...
Happy Spring, Detroit! A photographer’s playground, spring time in Detroit is full of areas to capture the beauty of the city and Riverfront. Talented, local photographers share some of their favorite shots of the city as the weather begins to warm up and Detroit’s beauty is in full bloom! “In...
Evans Tasiopoulos has been recognized for his art in several countries, but the majority of his work focuses on his hometown: Detroit. In fact, you might have seen his photography before. His work can be seen throughout the city, from outside the Tangent Gallery to inside the GMRENCEN after he...
An iconic Detroit landmark, the Detroit People Mover connects 13 stations and serves as a popular mode of transportation for Detroit residents, visitors and sports fans across the city. The 2.94-mile loop takes approximately 12-15 minutes per rotation and only costs $0.75 a ride—it’s a perfect way to get to...