Tours

Midtown
Every Saturday, 10 AM
May - September
Meeting Location: Avalon Bakery, 422 West Willis
$10 per person

Explore a Detroit neighborhood that has seen it all—from rural settlement to boomtown, charming neighborhood, funky artists’ hangout, Skid Row, and Piety Hill. This guided walking tour begins at Detroit’s famous Avalon Bakery and continues on to brew pubs, boutiques, loft developments, fire stations, and several 19th century Victorian homes.

Avalon Bakery is located at 422 West Willis Street, just west of Cass Avenue, two blocks west of Woodward.

Tickets:$10 per person; $8 for Preservation Wayne members, seniors and students. Payment by cash, check, and MasterCard or Visa is accepted.

Please note: Tours usually last between two and three hours. Tours depart rain or shine, so please check ahead and dress appropriately. Tour group size is limited and space is available on a first come first served basis. For tour groups of 10 or more, reservations are required. Call us at (313) 577-7674 for more information.

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