AfarAug 20, 2026
7 U.S. Cities Where the Riverfront Is the Place to Be
Where to eat: Ladder 4 Wine Bar, situated in a 1910 former firehouse, is about three miles west of downtown. Ever-changing dishes, such as the Hokkaido scallops with green almonds, ramps, and ...
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- Wheelhouse DetroitPlaceRent a bike for the day.
- Belle IsleSightCycle the promenade to this island.
- Shinola HotelHotelInspired by Detroit's architecture and brand.
- San MorelloRestaurantSouthern coastal Italian restaurant.
- Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial ParkParkViews of Canada and the city's downtown skyline.
- Detroit Riverfront ConservancyPlaceFill out the form to request a speaker or tour to update your donation contact information and for all general…
- Diamond Jack's River ToursPlaceDocents narrate Motor City's industrial past.
- Ambassador BridgeSightCycle the promenade to this bridge.
- Ladder 4 Wine BarRestaurantWe take the wine and the food very seriously.
- Little VillageNeighborhoodArts space in a historic church.
- Elsewhere
- White RiverSightIndianapolis, United StatesRestoration of the river.
- Frank’s Paddlesports LiveryPlaceIndianapolis, United StatesOffers paddling trips.
- Indianapolis Motor Speedway MuseumMuseumIndianapolis, United StatesRace a qualifying lap with immersive simulators.
- Riverside ParkParkIndianapolis, United StatesHome to Frank's Paddlesports Livery.
- InterContinental IndianapolisHotelIndianapolis, United StatesLuxury hotel opened in 2025.
- AstreaRestaurantIndianapolis, United StatesRooftop bar with a panoramic view.
- Monument CircleParkIndianapolis, United StatesGathering place at the heart of the city.
- BluebeardRestaurantIndianapolis, United StatesChampions Indiana agriculture.
- Holy RosaryPlace of worshipIndianapolis, United StatesNeighborhood where Bluebeard is located.
- Amelia'sBakeryIndianapolis, United StatesBakes bread next door to Bluebeard.
- Through2EyesPlaceIndianapolis, United StatesBlack-owned company offering city history tours.
- Graco ParkParkMinneapolis, United StatesRiver landing, picnic tables, restored island.
- Boom Island ParkParkMinneapolis, United StatesBike the new riverside trail to this park.
- Paddle Bridge Kayak ToursPlaceMinneapolis, United StatesSign up for a history lesson.
- St. Anthony FallsSightMinneapolis, United StatesSite of a Dakota Nation-led project.
