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.


Popular places to visit

Things to do


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 Rp2.431.792 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
Rp2.431.792
Rp3.260.900 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Detroit. Enjoy 5 restaurants, a casino and 5 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,655 reviews)
"👍"

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025

Hollywood Casino at Greektown
MotorCity Casino Hotel
MotorCity Casino Hotel
4.5 out of 5
2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI
The price is Rp3.141.824 per night from 4 May to 5 May
Rp3.141.824
Rp3.613.064 total
includes taxes & fees
4 May - 5 May
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! (3,726 reviews)
"Bathroom could use a deeper cleaning it looked like it may have been dried spit on shower wall and wall by toilet"

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025

MotorCity Casino 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 Rp1.467.576 per night from 18 May to 19 May
Rp1.467.576
Rp1.621.671 total
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
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! (2,092 reviews)
"Nice and clean. Very friendly staff."

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Detroit Metro Airport
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 Rp2.797.987 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
Rp2.797.987
Rp3.217.686 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
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! (2,012 reviews)
"Spectacular view. The staff was excellent and provided wonderful care."

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025

Fort Pontchartrain Detroit, a Wyndham Hotel
Atheneum Suite Hotel
Atheneum Suite Hotel
4 out of 5
1000 Brush Avenue, Detroit, MI
The price is Rp2.844.270 per night from 1 May to 2 May
Rp2.844.270
Rp3.270.910 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,730 reviews)
"Very nice and the people were very friendly."

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2025

Atheneum Suite Hotel
The Westin Southfield Detroit
The Westin Southfield Detroit
4 out of 5
1500 Town Center, Southfield, MI
The price is Rp2.272.050 per night from 1 May to 2 May
Rp2.272.050
Rp2.567.416 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Southfield. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"It’s very clean"

Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025

The Westin Southfield Detroit
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 Ford Field and Comerica Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Douglass
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Lafayette Park

When in Lafayette Park, you can plan a visit to Ford Field and Comerica Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lafayette Park
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Brush Park

Brush Park might not have many top sights, but Little Caesars Arena and Comerica Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Brush Park
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Forest Park

Though Forest Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ford Field and Little Caesars Arena.

Forest 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 Little Caesars Arena and Comerica Park.

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

Eastern Market Travel Guide