Corktown Travel Guide
Detroit





Popular places to visit

Michigan Central
You can find out about the history of Detroit with a visit to Michigan Central. Take in the live music and sunsets in the area.

Comerica Park
Catch an event at Comerica Park during your trip to Detroit. Attend a baseball game or visit the casinos in this vibrant area.

Ford Field
Catch an event at Ford Field during your trip to Detroit. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and casinos in this vibrant area.

MGM Grand Detroit Casino
Why not try your luck with a visit to MGM Grand Detroit Casino during your travels in Detroit? Experience the great live music and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.

Henry Ford Museum
See the limousine in which JFK was assassinated, historical buildings and vehicles, and exhibits that document the evolution and impact of technology.

GM Renaissance Center
A distinctive point on the Detroit skyline, this collection of skyscrapers is the global headquarters of General Motors and a popular entertainment destination.
Things to do

Detroit Red Wings Ice Hockey Game at Little Caesars Arena

Macabre, Murder, & Mayhem in Motor City : Detroit Ghost Tour

Best Downtown Detroit Historical Walking Tour
Top hotels in Corktown

Trumbull and Porter Hotel
Water and condensation under mini fridge, water stains on shelving, condensation and hard water stains on the only window in room that blocked view, gap under door which made me feel unsafe, loud room next door, weird layout of hall with had hallways off to 2 rooms with doors right next to each other, ...
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

The Godfrey Detroit, Curio Collection By Hilton
No good shops nearby. Nemos across the street had 4 menu items. Not a very good neighborhood. Very clean, nice hotel though.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Hollywood Casino at Greektown
Yes
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

MotorCity Casino Hotel
Room was great
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Atheneum Suite Hotel
Clean
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026

Hotel Houze Detroit Downtown
The staff was exceptional however the pictures posted on the website are very deceiving. The hotel lobby is very small and the rooms are big with a washer and dryer. The bed linen and towels and washcloths were all STAINED. They moved to another room on the 10th fl and still the same concern, the ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Corktown

North Corktown
While North Corktown may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like MotorCity Casino and Michigan Central.

Downtown Detroit
Known for its great live music and first-class casinos, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Detroit. Check out top attractions like Campus Martius Park and Detroit Opera House, and jump on the metro at Campus Martius Station or Cadillac Center Station to see more of the city.

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

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

Midtown
If you're spending time in Midtown, check out sights like The Majestic Theatre or Orchestra Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canfield Street Station or Martin Luther King Boulevard/Mack Avenue Station.

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