Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but at these Detroit landmarks, it’s hard to argue that they’re anything but stunning. Browse to see 30 of Detroit’s most beautiful places.

Bethel Community Transformation Center, the former Temple Beth El 8801 Woodward Ave., Detroit Albert Kahn designed this synagogue to be a home for the Temple Beth El congregation, but they later moved to Bloomfield Hills. Now the building belongs to a Christian organization and they’re working to restore this still-beautiful edifice to its original glory. Photo by James Feldman
Dequindre Cut Dequindre Cut Greenway, Detroit The Dequindre Cut Greenway is a bike and pedestrian-friendy urban recreation path connecting the Detroit riverfront to Eastern Market. At just two miles long, Dequindre Cut offers a quiet retreat away from main roads and is embellished with artwork by both Detroit and international muralists. Photo via@rachelxbolt
Detroit Opera House 1526 Broadway St., Detroit This truly opulent building was designed by C. Howard Crane, the same mastermind behind the Fox Theatre and the Fillmore. The Michigan Opera Theatre purchased the building in 1988 and the building underwent extensive renovations. Photo via@igotface
Lafayette Greens 132 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit Located in the heart of Downtown Detroit, Lafayette Greens is a lush urban garden space to relax in. In addition to providing an attractive spot of greenery, the garden donates much of what it grows to local churches or community food banks. Photo via@jamiecamp
Michigan Central Station 2001 15th St., Detroit Opened in 1914, Michigan Central Station was an ambitious passenger railway project that began at the cusp of the auto manufacturing boom. During its peak, Michigan Central Station serviced nearly 4,000 passengers per day, but as the popularity of the automobile continued to rise, the demand for rail travel began to slide. In 1988, the Michigan Central Station shuttered and for the next 30 years, the monolith kept a watchful eye over the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit. In 2018, it was announced that Ford Motor Company had purchased the former railway station and would be converting the building into the headquarters for its autonomous and electric vehicles businesses. Photo by Jerilyn Jordan
The Siren Hotel 1509 Broadway St., Detroit Located in the former Wurlitzer Building in downtown Detroit, the boutique Siren Hotel offers several intricately-decorated, beautifully-designed rooms to book a night in. If you don’t want to spend the night, the Siren also hosts “Candy Bar,” an ornate candy pink cocktail bar. Photo via@thesirenhotel
The Whitney 4421 Woodward Ave., Detroit The former home of Detroit lumber baron David Whitney Jr., the Whitney has been well-maintained by its current owners who utilize the place — and its beauty — as an upscale restaurant and bar. It is rumored that Thomas Edison designed some of the home’s lighting himself. Photo via@thewhitneydetroit
Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory 900 Inselruhe Ave., Detroit This enormous glass greenhouse is the oldest running conservatory in the country. Split into five sections, you’ll find the Palm House, the Tropical House, the Cactus House, a sunken Fernery, and the Show House. Photo viaFacebook/Belle Isle Conservancy
Aretha Franklin Ampitheatre 2600 Atwater St., Detroit Formerly known as Chene Park, this music venue is situated right on the Detroit River, making for a beautiful blue backdrop during summer concerts. Photo viaFacebook/Aretha Franklin Ampitheatre
Brightmoor Flower Farm 15133 Grayfield St., Detroit In addition to being a vibrant and alluring urban flower farm, Brightmoor Flower Farm offers flower bouquets throughout the year for weddings, parties, or just because. Photo viaFacebook/Brightmoor Flower Farm
Campus Martius 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit Situated in downtown Detroit, Campus Martius offers a break from the concrete jungle in the very heart of the city. In the summer, you can sip on a drink and relax in the sand at the Urban Beach. In the winter, you can lace up your ice skates and practice nailing a triple Axel at the seasonal ice rink. Or, more likely, just take a casual lap on the ice. Photo via@felicia_fullwood
Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Ave., Detroit This magnificent monolith takes up an entire city block — and it’s worth every square inch. The main entrance is done in the Italian Renaissance-style, but the interior is where the true beauty lies. Photo viaWikimedia Commons/Michael Barera
Eastern Market 2934 Russell St., Detroit Though eye-catching all year long thanks to the neighborhood’s many murals, Eastern Market’s Flower Day—quickly approaching on May 19—is probably the Market at its most beautiful. Photo viaFacebook/Eastern Market Corporation
Fisher Building 3011 W. Grand Boulevard, Detroit Known as “Detroit’s largest art object,” this stunning structure is beloved by many metro Detroiters. It fell into disrepair for some time, but new investors have been working on revitalizing the building to its former glory. Pure Detroit hosts free tours through the building every Saturday and Sunday morning. Photo viaFacebook/Fisher Building
Fox Theater 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit Detroit’s Fox Theatre is the largest surviving movie palace of the 1920s, but these days it’s used to host touring musicals and international musicians. C. Howard Crane designed the lavish auditorium by using a blend of Burmese, Chinese, Indian and Persian motifs. Photo viaFacebook/Fox Theatre
Guardian Building 500 Griswold St., Detroit Wirt C. Rowland designed this towering structure that’s since been nicknamed the Cathedral of Finance. Pure Detroit provides tours through the building every Saturday and Sunday. Photo viaWikimedia Commons/Michael Barera
Helen L. DeRoy Auditorium 5203 Cass, Detroit One of Wayne State University’s many beautiful buildings on campus, this auditorium was designed by Minoru Yamasaki. The structure is a sister to the Prentis Building, which Yamasaki also designed. They’re meant to interrelate functionally, spatially, and architecturally. And to be visually stunning, of course. Photo courtesy of@a________m______p____
James Scott Memorial Fountain Sunset and Fountain Drives, Detroit Completed in 1925, this fountain cost $500,000 to construct. Architect Cass Gilbert and sculptor Herbert Adams designed the structure that stands on Belle Isle. Photo viaWikimedia Commons/Mkrajenke12
Detroit Masonic Temple 500 Temple St., Detroit This colossal edifice is as mysterious as it is beautiful. If you have the opportunity to go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the enigmatic structure, you’ll get to peek into the well-kept chapels, offices, and special rooms that fill the building. Photo by Mike Ferdinande
Sainte Anne de Detroit 1000 Ste. Anne St., Detroit Construction on this church began in 1701, making it the first edifice erected in Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit, which later developed as the city of Detroit. Sadly, Native Americans later burned that building down. The church was later rebuilt — only to be burned down again. The third iteration of the Catholic church that you see today in Southwest Detroit was built in 1886. Photo viaWikimedia Commons/Sainte Anne de Detroit
The Scarab Club 217 Farnsworth St., Detroit Founded in 1907, the Scarab Club was originally formed as a gathering place to discuss art and ideas in the otherwise industrious city of Detroit. Today, Scarab Club frequently hosts events and exhibitions to showcase the work of Detroit artists. Photo via@scarabclubdetroit
McGregor Memorial Conference Center 495 Gilmour Mall, Detroit Another one of Wayne State’s beautiful buildings, the McGregor Memorial Conference Center was built in 1958 by architect Minoru Yamasaki. The beautiful atrium design provides plentiful amounts of natural light and is a popular wedding spot. Photo viaWikimedia Commons/Andrew Jameson
St. Joseph Oratory 1828 Jay St., Detroit This nearly 150-year-old building has been deemed a national treasure largely due to its ornate stained glass and Gothic structure. The building is now dedicated to the celebration of the traditional Latin mass. Photo viaWikimedia Commons/Nheyob
Sweetest Heart of Mary 4440 Russell St., Detroit This truly decadent Gothic Revival cathedral is the largest Catholic church in the city of Detroit. The vaulted ceilings are gorgeous, but the ornate stained glass is where its true beauty lies. Photo viaWikimedia Commons/Nheyob
True North: Detroit 4719 16th St. Detroit Developed by Prince Concepts, True North is a progressive housing community located in Detroit’s Core City. The buildings use a Quoset Hut design to house several residential apartments, a yoga studio, and a fashionable AirBnB. True North has been nominated for several architectural accolades, and was one of six finalists for the Mies Crown Hall America’s Prize Photo viaFacebook/The Collective at True North
The Fillmore 2115 Woodward Ave., Detroit Formerly known as the State Theatre, the current site of the Fillmore originally opened in 1925 as a theatre house. Designed by architecture C. Howard Crane, the Fillmore exemplifies Renaissance Revival style architecture which can be seen in its curving staircases and beautiful vaulted ceiling. The Fillmore recently underwent renovations in 2018 to help restore the historic venue’s original beauty. Photo viaFacebook/The Fillmore
William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor 1900 Atwater St., Detroit As Detroit’s first urban park, William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor offers 31 acres of green space in view of the Detroit skyline. The park is often a favorite for visitors looking to cast a line and also features a wetlands demonstration area to teach visitors about Mother Nature’s water filtration system. Photo viaWikimedia Commons/Notorious4life
Grand Army of the Republic Building 1942 Grand River Ave., Detroit Detroit’s very own castle on a triangular-shaped lot, the Grand Army of the Republic Building first opened its doors in 1901. It originally served as a spot for Grand Army of the Republic members, but now hosts two Detroit restaurants, making for a unique dining experience. Photo ©Google2019

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