USA Today names Detroit International Riverwalk among best in country

DETROIT – We all know what makes the Detroit International Riverwalk so...USA Today names Detroit International Riverwalk among best in country

DETROIT – We all know what makes the Detroit International Riverwalk so special -- the miles of amazing shoreline, the views of Canada, the family-friendly events, the parks, picnic areas and more.

Now, our city’s gem is getting national attention from USA Today. The Detroit Riverwalk has recently been named to the national publication’s “10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2021.”

The USA Today’s “10Best” editors and a panel of urban planning experts picked the top ten.

You can vote now to make the Detroit International Riverwalk number one by clicking here. Polls are open until noon on Monday, February 15th. A winner will be announced on Friday, February 26th.


According to published reports, 3.5 million people visit the Detroit Riverwalk every year.

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy has invested more than $169 million in its revitalization.

Click here to explore all of the nominees.

Here’s a complete list:

Bricktown in Oklahoma City
Canal Walk in Indianapolis
Charles River Esplanade in Boston
Chicago Riverwalk
Detroit International Riverwalk, Detroit
Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway in Minneapolis
Hudson River Park in New York City
Idaho Falls River Walk
Milwaukee Riverwalk
Mississippi Riverwalk
River Street in Savannah
San Antonio Riverwalk
Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia
Smale Riverfront Park in Cincinnati
Tennessee Riverpark in Chattanooga
Three Rivers Heritage Trail in Pittsburgh
Trinity Trains in Fort Worth
Waterfront Park in Louisville
Waterplace Park in Providence
Wilmington Riverwalk in North Carolina

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USA Today names Detroit International Riverwalk among best in country

Now, our city’s gem is getting national attention from USA Today. The Detroit Riverwalk has recently been named to the national publication’s “10Best Readers’ Choice…