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Detroit Riverfront Ranked Best Riverwalk in U.S.

Anne Erickson February 26th, 2021
(Photo by Elaine Cromie/Getty Images)

Congratulations are in order for a Detroit landmark.

The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy announced today (Feb. 26) that the Detroit Riverwalk is the Best Riverwalk in the 2021, according to a USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards contest.

“The Detroit Riverfront is a very special place for our city and we are honored by this recognition,” Matt Cullen, board chairman of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, said in a statement. “We have a tremendous year ahead and will continue to set the bar even higher as we finish up the East Riverfront and move to the west.”

Riverfronts in Wilmington, North Carolina, Philadelphia, San Antonio and Cincinnati were also in the top five picks on the tally. View the full list here.

According to USA Today, a panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the top 20 nominees. Then, the top 10 winners were chosen by popular vote.

Roughly 3.5 million people visit the Detroit Riverfront each year, and it’s stayed open even amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Anne Erickson's love for music drew her into radio. She started on the airwaves shortly after graduating from MSU. Anne has a passion for rock and metal, and she also fronts the band Upon Wings. Email Anne at erickson@WRIF.com, follow her on Instagram at @EricksonAnne and tweet at her @AnneErickson! Anne covers the Detroit, Philadelphia and Las Vegas markets and beyond.