What is Eastern Market?
The phrase “Eastern Market” refers to both the large district/neighborhood and also the series of Sheds owned by the city of Detroit and run by the Eastern Market Partnership non-profit organization.
Opened in 1891, Eastern Market is the largest historic public market in the United States. Featuring 43 acres of space, Eastern Market is comprised of a series of indoor and outdoor sheds which function as thriving year-round consumer markets.
Eastern Market District Attractions
We encourage you to make a day of it and explore the entire Eastern Market district, which is packed with hundreds of fun shops, restaurants, and experiences.
The Dequindre Cut
The Dequindre Cut is a lovely walking, biking, jogging greenway, just a few steps east of Eastern Market’s sheds.
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Closest entrance to Eastern Market:
3017 Orleans St
Detroit, MI 48207
(approximate, for mapping purposes)“The Cut,” as it’s called is a lovely greenway/urban recreational pathway for walking, biking, jogging. It is 2-miles long and runs from the Detroit Riverfront to the northern tip of Eastern Market.
Near the Wilkins/Orleans entrance, you can find the Freight Yard Bar, this is an outdoor bar made out of shipping containers. To get to the bar: Enter at Orleans St & Wilkins St, walk down to the Cut, make a right, then it’s down on your left.
The Eastern (event venue)
The Eastern is a lovely 5,000-square foot event space located just north of Eastern Market’s sheds.
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3434 Russell St
Detroit, MI 48207The Eastern is a lovely 5,000-square foot industrial space you can rent out for special events. Built in 1888, this is the old Hook and Ladder # 5 fire station. The Eastern has capacity for 300 seated or 600+ strolling attendees, and a 3,000 square foot outdoor patio.
Eastern Market Brewing Company
Eastern Market Brewing Company is a local brewery just steps from Eastern Market’s sheds.
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2515 Riopelle St
Detroit, MI 48207Located three blocks southeast of Shed 5, Eastern Market Brewing Company (EMBC) is one of many fun spots in the Eastern Market district.
Dyno Indoor Climbing Gym
Dyno is an indoor climbing gym a few blocks northeast of Eastern Market’s sheds.
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3500 Orleans St
Detroit, MI 48207This place is really cool! Inside you will find 12-15 foot tall boulders and a 49 foot tall rope section. You can get a day pass, punch pass, or membership. Climbers must be over 4 years old and you have to be over 16 years old to belay.
Detroit City Distillery
Detroit City Distillery (DCD)’s tap room features a lively vibe, music, and cocktails located just south of Eastern Market’s sheds.
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2462 Riopelle St
Detroit, MI 48207The DCD taproom on Riopelle has a fun, lively vibe, featuring music, cocktails. They also serve food from Midnight Temple, the Indian gastropub located above DCD.
HINT: Try the tandoori wings and gobi rollup!
Pong Detroit
Pong Detroit is an afterhours ping pong social club located inside Bert’s Warehouse, in the heart of Eastern Market.
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2739 Russell St
Detroit, MI 48207This afterhours ping-pong social club is located inside Bert’s Warehouse. It is the brainchild of former Honolulu-based radio DJ, and pong enthusiast, Mal Lang. Their slogan is “unplug and play.”
Mal says, “Soccer is # 1 and table tennis is the # 2 participant sport in world. Table tennis is huge in China, India, Europe (especially Sweden & Germany).”
Bert’s Warehouse also features a comedy club, kitchen, and bar, so you can drink and pong all night long.
Lexus Velodrome
Indoor bicycle track near the NW edge of the Eastern Market District.
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601 Mack Ave
Detroit, MI 48201Located on the NW edge of the Eastern Market district, this is also another really cool place!
Inside the 64,000 square foot dome you will find an indoor wooden bicycle track. Bicyclists beware, you can go up to 50mph on your bicycle inside here!
Midnight Temple
Midnight Temple is a wonderful Indian restaurant located just south of Eastern Market’s sheds.
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2466 Riopelle St.
Detroit, MI 48207Midnight Temple is a wonderful Indian restaurant on Riopelle Street, located upstairs from Detroit City Distillery.
HINT: Try the tandoori wings and gobi rollup!
That’s not everything in Eastern Market…
The above is merely a small sampling of some of the fun and exciting things you can do. Be sure to explore the entire district and enjoy your experience in Detroit!
