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...
An experience. That is what awaits you at Highlands – a vibrant, multi-concept culinary destination soon to be located on the 71st and 72nd floors of the GMRENCEN. Moving into the space once home to Coach Insignia and the revolving restaurant The Summit, Highlands is redefining the top of the...
The Joe Louis Fist serves as an iconic Detroit landmark near Hart Plaza on Jefferson Avenue, right across the street from the GMRENCEN. You’ve drove past it, taken photos in front of it and probably wondered about it. So here are some fun facts you may not know about the...
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...
Summer is here! Summer in Detroit is one of our favorite seasons. Why? Because there's so much to enjoy and see. Take a look at the summer views of Detroit, the #GMRENCEN and the Riverfront in our latest blog. “In The Distance” by James Gates “The Bench” by Suzann Braun...
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...
Suzann Braun has become quite recognizable in Detroit, but not in the conventional way. Braun’s photography is what has earned her so much praise and attention. In 2017, the photographer was one of ten winners in the GMRENCEN’s Your Photo Here Contest, earning her name and photograph a spot in the...
