Experience the Ford Fireworks at the GMRENCEN

[caption id="attachment_47502" align="alignnone" width="1080"] Photo by Adam Welch[/caption] The Ford Fireworks are back on the Detroit Riverfront! Let’s upgrade your fireworks-watching experience at the GMRENCEN. With multiple incredible restaurants that offer some of the best views in the city, the GMRENCEN is the perfect destination to watch the show.  ...
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Celebrate National Wine Day at the GMRENCEN

What’s red, white or sparkling, yet sometimes dry or sweet? Wine, of course! For National Wine Day on May 25, we’re highlighting three dining destinations inside the GMRENCEN with varieties of vino you’ll *cheers* to! Andiamo Detroit Riverfront Andiamo offers authentic Italian fare made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Here, you’ll...
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Namaste Detroit: Rooftop Yoga at the GMRENCEN

Rooftop yoga is a community and building favorite here at the GMRENCEN. In partnership with RenCen Fitness, the GMRENCEN hosts free rooftop yoga classes throughout the summer. Rain or shine, morning or afternoon, enjoy a fun, relaxing yoga session on the rooftop of the Beaubien Place Parking Garage overlooking the...
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Rockin’ on the Riverfront with Marriott

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...
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Sweat in the Sky with Rooftop Yoga at the GMRENCEN

Practice makes perfect! Rooftop Yoga is back for another summer at the GMRENCEN. The complimentary classes, hosted in partnership with RenCen Fitness, take place weekly this summer, so get ready to stretch! Break up your day with a yoga class from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. during lunch, or strike...
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100 Reasons to Love the GMRENCEN

We’ve reached 100 posts on the GMRENCEN blog and to celebrate we’re sharing 100 different reasons why we love the GMRENCEN. We love…   Guests who visit the GMRENCEN. All of the food choices inside the GMRENCEN. When Holiday Headquarters takes over in December. The wide variety of Michigan-made products...
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6 Things You Didn’t Know About the Detroit Riverfront

Nearly three million people visit the Detroit riverfront each year and it’s no surprise why. With 3.5 miles of scenic RiverWalk trails along the Detroit River, beautiful parks and months of entertainment, the Detroit riverfront has so much to offer. Whether you’re visiting the riverfront for the first time, or...
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Everything You Need to Know About Detroit’s QLINE

All aboard! The highly anticipated QLINE is up and running on Woodward Avenue. We took an early ride to answer all of your questions about the newest addition to Detroit’s transportation scene. Here’s what we found out: Where are the stations? The QLINE has 20 stations at 12 stops on...
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Happy 40th Birthday GMRENCEN!

This year, the GMRENCEN turns the big 4-0! In honor of this hallmark birthday, we put together 40 different facts about the building to celebrate the history of this iconic building. History of the GMRENCEN Construction of the GMRENCEN was announced in 1971. Ford Motor Company originally owned the GMRENCEN...
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GMRENCENLOVE

So many couples get engaged, married and have romantic dates right here near the GMRENCEN, and since February is the month of love, we wanted you to share your love stories with us. We asked couples to share their love with the world for the chance to win a prize....
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Discover the Riverfront (In Photos)

When was the last time you took a walk down the Riverfront? If it’s been a while now’s the time to take a stroll and discover something new. The Detroit Experience Factory (DXF) hosts a variety of experiential tours of the city and Discover the Riverfront is one of them....
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The Detroit People Mover, a True Hidden Gem

The Detroit People Mover has been a staple of the city of Detroit since it first opened to the public on July 31, 1987. Now almost 30 years later the People Mover is still going strong. The system is made up of 12 driverless vehicles that are automated and computer...
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