Explore the Bishop's Residence Historical Landmark

Getting There

• Public Transit

  To reach the Bishop's Residence Michigan Historical Marker from downtown Detroit, start by heading to the nearest bus stop for the Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT). You can catch the #53 Woodward bus from the Woodward & Congress stop. Take the bus heading north along Woodward Avenue. Stay on the bus for about 25 minutes, passing notable stops like the Detroit Historical Museum and the Detroit Institute of Arts. Get off at the stop at 7 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue. From there, transfer to the #23 Seven Mile bus heading east. After about 10 minutes, get off at the stop near the intersection of Seven Mile Road and Livernois Avenue. Walk north on Livernois Avenue for approximately 15 minutes until you reach the intersection with Pembroke Avenue. The Bishop's Residence Michigan Historical Marker is located at the corner of Pembroke Avenue in the Palmer Woods neighborhood.

• Walking

  If you are already in the Palmer Woods neighborhood, walking to the Bishop's Residence Michigan Historical Marker is straightforward. Start at the nearest intersection, such as Livernois Avenue and Pembroke Avenue. Walk east on Pembroke Avenue for about 0.5 miles. The marker is located at the intersection of Pembroke Avenue and the adjacent residential area. Look for the historical marker along the pathway near the entrance to the Bishop's Residence.

• Bicycle

  For those who prefer cycling, begin at the Detroit Riverwalk. Ride north along the riverfront until you reach West Jefferson Avenue. Turn left and head west until you reach Woodward Avenue. From there, take the #53 bus to Seven Mile Road as outlined above, or cycle north on Woodward Avenue until you reach Seven Mile Road, then head east to reach the Bishop's Residence. This route combines city streets with bike lanes and is approximately 10 miles one way.