Slow morning
Coffee, a green stroll, an easy lunch
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Stroll Ernest Atkinson Park Park
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Lunch Osmow's Mediterranean
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Browse Giglio's Deli
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What should we do?
Search fresh local events, specials, and community posts nearby.
Find your kind of day
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What's it like to live in RiverWest?
Is RiverWest a good place to live?
RiverWest is a walker's paradise neighbourhood in Detroit (Walk Score 100/100 — daily errands need no car). Homes for sale here run a median of about $389,000. 3 transit stops nearby. It's mostly quiet, with a major road or two nearby. And 14 parks and green spaces, 9 places to eat, and 2 shops and services are mapped within walking distance.
What are homes like in RiverWest?
There are 27 homes for sale in and around RiverWest, priced from $298,088 to $1,250,000 (median about $389,000). See the Homes page for current listings.
What is RiverWest known for?
RiverWest is known locally for landmarks like Jesuit Missionaries Cross, its 9-strong food and drink scene.
What's happening in RiverWest this week?
There are 30 events on this week in and around RiverWest, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.
Who is RiverWest best for?
Based on what's here, RiverWest suits families and the outdoors, first-time buyers.
Choose your own adventure - RiverWest
Tap what you feel like doing, set how long, pick how you'll get around, and we'll route it and time it from real places.
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Or grab a ready-made day
Three hand-picked days through RiverWest, every stop a real place.
Get outside
Trails, parks, and a laid-back bite
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Trailhead Alistair MacLeod Walk 131 m
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Picnic Straith Park Park
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Grab a bite Dragon's Inn Restaurant Chinese
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Run around McKee Park Playground Playground
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Casual dinner BiBim to Go Korean
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Culture & flavours
Heritage, local shops, a proper dinner
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History Jesuit Missionaries Cross Artwork
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Local shop Nick's Auto Clinic Car Repair
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Dinner out Saigon House Vietnamese
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Tonight Josh Groban & Jennifer Hudson Wed Jun 24
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Through the lens
Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.
Penguins on a Waterfall
What it costs to live in RiverWest
From homes on the market right now in and around RiverWest.
$389,000Median list price
$299,000 – $569,900Typical range
27Homes for sale
$417Median $/sq ft
Could you live here?
Falling for RiverWest? Ask our local insider what it's really like to call this neighbourhood home — schools, the commute, the quiet streets, what's on the market right now.
Around town this week
Fresh from local news covering RiverWest and the surrounding area.
Wonderful Monday evening in Metro Detroit gives way to a beautiful Tuesday - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Detroit police chief: Man with gun shot by officers downtown in critical condition - WXYZ Channel 7Crowds heading home after 68th annual Ford Fireworks show - Detroit Free PressDetroit man charged after allegedly burning, torturing a raccoon, posting video online - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Detroit police shoot man carrying an assault-style rifle in downtown Detroit, investigation underway - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Semi truck crash closes eastbound lanes of I-94 in Harrison Township - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
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Local tips
Insider knowledge from people who live here.
Good to know
What is there to do in RiverWest?
RiverWest has 6 parks and green spaces, 9 places to eat, and landmarks like Jesuit Missionaries Cross. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.
Where should I park in RiverWest?
Most of RiverWest is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.
How do I get to RiverWest?
RiverWest sits in Detroit, Michigan, reachable by car, by transit, or by the local trails for cyclists.
Can I see homes for sale in RiverWest?
Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around RiverWest, and can connect you with a local agent.
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