Beyond Downtown - Eastern Market + Lafayette Park Walking Tour

Just a mile northeast of DOWNTOWN DETROIT, EASTERN MARKET AND LAFAYETTE STAND SIDE-by-side as two neighborhoods with rich history and a whole lot currently moving and shaking.Eastern Market is the cultural hub of Detroit's wholesale food industry. The surrounding area is home to 80 structures, beautiful street art courtesy of Murals in the Market. Lafayette Park, full of mid-century modern structures, is revered across the globe for its architecture but also sits on the ground of a historically black neighborhood, Black Bottom. On this tour, we will cover the past, present and future of the Market and Lafayette Park, and see why both neighborhoods consistently draw guests from Detroit, its surrounding cities, and all over the world. Here, crowds of thousands gather together around the goal of becoming healthier and happier.  CHECK-IN: The tour begins promptly at 5:30pm, please arrive 5 minutes prior to the start of the tour and check in with your guide who will be wearing a blue Detroit Experience Factory t-shirt. PARKING: At the starting point, we recommend nearby street parking. Use of public transportation is also encouraged as an alternative. TICKETING: No need to print your ticket. Arrive a few minutes early to check-in and give the guide your name. That's it! If your plans change and you can't make it, please cancel your booking to open up your spot to another participant. Have a group of 10 or more? Try booking a custom tour [http://detroitexperiencefactory.org/custom/] or contact our office at 313.962.4590 for accommodations. Children ages 5 and under are welcome free of charge when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.