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Dequindre CutvsBelle Isle Park
Both are recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Belle Isle Park scores marginally higher than Dequindre Cut. Belle Isle Park comes in at #12 in Detroit with accolades from 3 publications including Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Dequindre Cut
On the Grid
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
Detroit Riverfront and Dequindre, Detroit, MI 48423
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On the Grid "“The Cut” is an old railroad line that has been converted into a pedestrian park." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Railway-turned-greenway provides a pedestrian link in downtown Detroit and celebrates urban artwork. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "This railway-turned-greenway provides a pedestrian link in downtown Detroit and celebrates urban artwork. " Full review
Belle Isle Park
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Lonely Planet
Independent
Belle Isle, Detroit, MI
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Fodor's "Here you'll find woods, walking trails, sports facilities, a 9-hole golf course, and a ½-mi-long beach. Like many other urban parks, Belle Isle is best visited during the day." Full review
Afar Magazine "A 982-acre island park that offers something for everyone from a single person looking for solace to families with children looking for green space where children can roam." Full review
Lonely Planet "The entire expanse is parkland where kayaking, walking trails and a glass-domed conservatory await. There's a beach, zoo, aquarium and maritime museum, too. " Full review
Independent "For a taste of the outdoors, head to the 982-acre Belle Isle Park, with a swim beach, bike trails and kayaking"
