The 2024 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light will take place in Detroit on April 25-27, 2024.
Whatupdoe?! It’s official! NFL Draft Detroit is on the clock and the world has been put on notice. In Detroit, we not only host championship-level events, but we are also a breeding ground for championship-level talent. Home to iconic players, coaches, and more, this is the city where champions are made and thus the perfect stage to welcome the next generation of football excellence to the gridiron.
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Excitement is building for the 2024 NFL draft as Detroit tourism leaders unveil new details on how the draft will unfold in the Motor City this April. Officials announced the draft footprint including a stage and viewing area around Campus Martius and Hart Plaza. Attendees can also view the draft along the South Woodward Corridor. This spring will mark the first time Detroit hosts the NFL draft, with the potential to bring in thousands of visitors and economic gains rivaling the 2006 Super Bowl in Detroit.
The draft itself is an incredible opportunity to showcase Detroit as a viable destination for visitors from around the world and to have hundreds of thousands of people in person and millions of people on TV focused on our city, I think it's going to be fantastic!
The On The Clock Tour
Events for the 2024 NFL draft will start popping up around the city as Detroit prepares to host the event for the first time. The City of Detroit announced the "On the Clock Tour" — a new series of events across Detroit neighborhoods in the lead-up to the 2024 NFL draft. The "On the Clock Tour" will host seven free events including city residents in different areas, beginning in January and continuing through the second week of April. "On the Clock Tour Winterfest" will feature "traditional winter events," food trucks, arcade-style games, an appearance from the Lions' mascot, Roary, and football-themed stations such as a 40-yard dash and attempting a field goal.
Each event on the tour will also feature the Visit Detroit mobile visitor center, the D-Rover, which is a multipurpose transit van used to promote events in the tri-county area. The van will feature a 2024 NFL draft design, multiple 43-inch TVs, and a plug-in mic for messaging during the event.
The NFL Draft Experience
During the draft, Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza will be hosting the "NFL Draft Experience" — a free interactive football theme park sponsored by the NFL.
Things to do in the Detroit Metro Area
In the Detroit Metro region, you will find that adventure unfolds at your feet. From top-ranked museums in the world, a ground-breaking music culture, fearless expressions of art, three casinos that are open 24/7 (with another right across the water), three sporting arenas home to our four professional teams, an overwhelming amount of public green spaces, and some of the best food around, we have that and more in spades.
Ready. Set. Explore.
Food & Drink in Detroit
A must visit city on every foodie’s bucket list, Detroit has a variety of dining and bar options featuring new eateries and watering holes, from gastro pubs and distilleries to French bistros and burger bars, many featuring locally grown ingredients.
When in Detroit, do as Detroiters do and make sure to try the foods only found in Detroit. Detroit style pizza. Coney dogs. Better Made Chips. Corned Beef sandwiches. Detroit Brew Trail. Trust us, you won’t want to leave without trying all of them!
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FOOD & DRINK
Fact: Downtown Detroit restaurants are crazy good. We’re a city serving its famous Coney dog and Greek eats alongside award-winning sushi and steaks. Where craft beers are brewed and liquors are distilled on-site.
Transportation
Detroit offers nonstop flights to 150 destinations in the world. And once on the ground, the area is known for having one of the most efficient road systems around. When in the city, travel the QLine from downtown up to Midtown. As home to the world's second largest Delta Hub, flying to Detroit is easy. Once you've landed, bookmark this page for everything you need to know about getting around.
Walk. Scoot. Bike.
Parking in Downtown Detroit
Around Detroit, the app Park Detroit has become extremely popular for finding up-to-date parking availability and pricing. Download the app today to find the best parking while you’re downtown. We also have a few featured parking companies to check out in Detroit.
Here are some other popular parking spots to keep in mind if you are coming downtown for an event or to explore:
- MGM Grand Casino, MotorCity Casino, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown have huge parking decks in the downtown area. Pricing varies.
- Huntington Place has an ample amount of parking for when they host events and conventions. If there aren’t any big events going on, parking is open to the public for a fee. If Huntington Place is too far away from your final destination, hop on the People Mover (there’s a station inside the convention center).
- The city of Detroit has both parking meters and a convenient app to assist in street parking (there’s a lot of it downtown and in both Corktown and the Cass Corridor). The ParkDetroit app allows you to add more money to your meter right from your phone. No parking tickets for you!
Delta Air Lines at Detroit Metro Airport — DTW
Detroit Metro Airport has two main terminals, McNamara and Warren Cleage Evans. The McNamara terminal is a huge hub for Delta Air Lines, so you know that your flight into our out of Detroit will be easy and comfortable. Extra-wide moving walkways, shuttles between terminals, two indoor, 200-passenger trams that transport guests within the McNamara Terminal and an on-site luxury Westin hotel round out the airport’s many services.
Check out a map for the Detroit Metro Airport if you need a visual. If looking for somewhere to stay, check out these beautiful lofts.
Traffic Updates
Mi Drive is your resource for planning routes with up-to-date road construction information as well as traffic incidents and even road cameras. Get Mi Drive online and on your smartphone or mobile device.
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