How to Visit Detroit to see Campus Martius Park

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Major cities are great destinations for the holidays.  Decorated for the season, there is typically a center square that draws a crowd.  You'll usually find a tree and a variety of spots to create a night of magic. In Detroit, this spot is Campus Martius.

Located in the heart of Downtown, at the start of Detroit's famous Woodward Ave, is Campus Martius.  This square has been a longstanding landmark in Detroit, with the surveyor's point for the city located here.  As the city has continued to rebrand and rebirth itself in the 21st century, Campus Martius has become a holiday tradition for many.

We recommend parking in Greektown.  There are a number of parking areas, including the casino.  This helps keep travelers out of the dense traffic that surrounds the square.  The walk in just under a mile from the parking garage.  

Once you're at the square, there are a variety of activities to participate in.  You can ice skate, or wander along the edge of the rink and watch skaters glide under the lights of the city and the tree.  You can grab a drink in Parc, which boasts the surveyor's landmark for the city just in front of it's doors.  

Take a stroll across the street to Cadillac Market.  Shops line both sides of the walkway with unique items to find for Christmas gifts for those you love.  At the end of the market in Cadillac Lodge.  The Lodge is a cozy spot to grab a drink, play a game or two, and relax on the couches by the fire to enjoy the company of those you're with. 

There are many places to eat and drink in the area.  We stopped at The Old Shillelagh, Detroit's Irish Bar in Greektown.  Opened in 1975, the Old Shillelagh has kept up with Detroit and it's robust movement forward.  It now sources it's food locally, and supports the city around it.  (We are not affiliated!)  Check out their website for more: ​https://oldshillelagh.com/about-us/

Welcome to Christmas in Detroit. Travel to Detroit this holiday season to create your own magic this year.  The city is vibrant and growing, creating a spot to make a few memories to last a lifetime.