Eastern Market Travel Guide

Detroit

Eastern Market featuring interior views, shopping and flowers
Eastern Market
Eastern Market
Eastern Market
Eastern Market

Soak up the atmosphere, pick up some quality produce, or simply stroll from stall to stall watching vendors and street performers ply their trade.

Detroit’s Eastern Market is the largest historic public market in the country. It spans six full blocks, about 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometres) from downtown. This weekly shopping stop for many locals has a wide variety of locally grown produce, gourmet deli products, fresh herbs and flowers. There’s also a range of eateries for a coffee and muffin or a meal.

Enjoy the Victorian architecture as you soak up the sights and smells of one of the city’s most colourful destinations. Markets have been in the area since the 1850s, but it wasn’t until 1891 that the current buildings were constructed. There’s something for everyone here: Pick up some delicious fresh produce, or browse the unique art and jewellery. You can try bartering with some vendors, but it’s easy to find bargains and prices are generally set.

Each building is packed with fruit and vegetable stalls. Vendors often bring freshly grown items directly from their local farms. Head over to the meat buildings for fantastic cuts at reasonable prices. For those who prefer someone else to do the cooking, there are gourmet food stalls all around, and a variety of restaurants are available in the surrounding area. You’ll find bakeries, candy stores, and businesses that sell anything from cheese, wine and specialty sausages to nuts and jam. Some vendors will even let you sample before you buy.

More locally made goods are found at the artisan and flower stalls, including jewellery, candles, soap, clothes and much more. In May, the Eastern Market welcomes summer in a spectacular fashion with the annual Flower Day, one of the largest flower shows in the country. But you can brighten any day with a bouquet from the year-round staggering selection of flowers.

The Detroit Eastern Market is open on Saturdays and there’s a smaller market on Tuesdays. Go earlier in the day to avoid the crowds or later to get deals from vendors eager to head home. These are also the best times to find a parking space, although buses from downtown also service the area. It’s a good idea to bring some cash as many vendors don’t accept cards.


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Top hotels in Eastern Market

Hollywood Casino at Greektown

Hollywood Casino at Greektown

4 out of 5
1200 Saint Antoine St, Detroit, MI
The price is Rp8.544.757 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
Rp8.544.757
Rp10.364.422 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 5 restaurants and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,284 reviews)
"Nice bed"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Atheneum Suite Hotel

Atheneum Suite Hotel

4 out of 5
1000 Brush Avenue, Detroit, MI
Stay at this boutique hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,857 reviews)
"Luxury in the midst of every site we wanted to see in Detroit! Perfection!"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Atheneum Suite Hotel
MotorCity Casino Hotel

MotorCity Casino Hotel

4.5 out of 5
2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,872 reviews)
"Felt safe and loved there was a shuttle to concert venue!!"

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

MotorCity Casino Hotel
Fort Pontchartrain Detroit, a Wyndham Hotel

Fort Pontchartrain Detroit, a Wyndham Hotel

3.5 out of 5
2 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI
The price is Rp2.933.810 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
Rp2.933.810
Rp3.403.220 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,158 reviews)
"Several options for food. Room was nice, staff was responsive"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Fort Pontchartrain Detroit, a Wyndham Hotel
The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel

The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel

4 out of 5
1509 Broadway St., Detroit, MI
The price is Rp4.484.304 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
Rp4.484.304
Rp5.067.263 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Detroit. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,591 reviews)
"What a gorgeous hotel! The front desk gentleman was top notch, warm, kind and genuine. The hotel decor was delicious. Very cool place."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

The Siren Hotel, an Ash Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Detroit Metro Airport

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Detroit Metro Airport

3 out of 5
30847 Flynn Drive, Romulus, MI
The price is Rp1.678.336 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
Rp1.678.336
Rp1.871.345 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Romulus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,185 reviews)
"The staff were friendly, attentive and helpful to their guests. I will revisit this place"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Detroit Metro Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Eastern Market

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Douglass

When in Douglass, you can plan a visit to Comerica Park and MGM Grand Detroit Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Douglass
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Lafayette Park

When in Lafayette Park, you can plan a visit to Comerica Park and MGM Grand Detroit Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lafayette Park
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Brush Park

Brush Park might not have many top sights, but Comerica Park and MGM Grand Detroit Casino are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Brush Park
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Medical Center

While Medical Center may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Comerica Park and MGM Grand Detroit Casino.

Medical Center
Greektown Historic District

Greektown Historic District

Visitors to Greektown Historic District love its first-class casinos, and you can check out Hollywood Casino at Greektown and Second Baptist Church. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Greektown Station.

Greektown Historic District
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Elmwood Park

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Elmwood Park and surrounding area, you can visit Comerica Park and The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre.

Elmwood Park

Eastern Market Travel Guide