Preservation Detroit 8801 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202
About the Business
Preservation Detroit is a tourist attraction located at 8801 Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Our mission is to preserve Detroit’s historic places and integrate cultural, architectural, and community preservation into the city’s development. For over 40 years, we have celebrated Detroit’s past and current achievements through downtown walking tours, lectures, publications, and promoting awareness of public history.
Our award-winning Detroit Tours and sightseeing tours share the rich architectural and cultural history of the city with residents and visitors. From Eastern Market to the Cultural Center and Midtown to Detroit City Tours, there is much to be seen and appreciated in our vibrant city. If you want to help preserve the unique aspects of Detroit, we invite you to get involved today.
We provide a range of threatened or forgotten places throughout the city, aiming to bring awareness and find solutions to save these significant locations. Our volunteer guides are engaging, knowledgeable, and dedicated to showcasing the fascinating history of every neighborhood, building, and person in Detroit.
Whether you are interested in Detroit architecture tours or exploring the city's cultural institutions, our tours offer a wealth of information and historical insight to make the city come alive. Join us on a downtown walking tour to experience Detroit’s rebirth and rich history, explore the sights and sounds of Eastern Market, or uncover the stories behind the city’s great cultural institutions on our Cultural Center tour. Visit Preservation Detroit to discover the beauty and history of Detroit.
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Location & Phone number
8801 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202, United States
Hours open
Monday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
8:30 AM - 12:30 AM
Thursday:
Closed
Friday:
Closed
Saturday:
9:00 AM - ?
Sunday:
? - 0:00 AM
Reviews
"Wonderful walking tour from volunteers in this non profit, passionate about the history of Detroit. Access to buildings inside you'd never know to go into. Recommended!"
"The Saturday Downtown Tour was terrific. A chance to see and explore and learn about Detroit architecture from people who know their stuff. The guide was personable, engaging and welcomed questions. She took us to some places were never would have found on our own. Also enjoyed meeting some of the other people on the tour. Great value for the money, too, compared to what some of the for-profit tour operators are charging. We were happy to support a nonprofit doing great work in Detroit."
"I had a wonderful architectural tour today (a Wednesday) with guide Rick. Not only is Rick extremely knowledgeable about Detroit but has lived here his whole life and seems to really enjoy sharing his own experiences. I believe he is truly passionate about his home city’s architecture. The almost 2 hour tour went by so quickly and I learned so much. Rick offered many suggestions for restaurants, bars, and other places to visit. He also advised me on travel routes and public transport. Thanks Rick for the best introduction to Detroit!!"
"Visited Detroit from Toronto and took a walking tour of downtown Detroit on July 1st. It was a great experience! Every part of the tour, from the organization, explanation, pace, ground covered, and combination of interior/exterior stops were excellent, and all for a very reasonable price. I liked how we had "shepards" in addition to the tour guide, who made sure that no one got lost and could answer additional questions. A fantastic orientation to downtown Detroit and perfect first stop in the city!"
"We brought some friends into town and wanted them get a bit of Detroit history. Signed up for a private walking tour with Ken and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. We learned so much about the city, its architecture, and its roots. Ken was an extremely knowledgeable guide and his passion and wit made it all the more enjoyable. Would highly recommend this 2.5 hour walk to newcomers and Detroit natives alike."
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