Sunday Excursions

Explore Detroit through a variety of optional tours during the convention. On Sunday, July 26 (1:30-3:30 PM), attendees can choose between a Vincent Chin Sites Bus Tour, a visit to the James and Grace Lee Boggs Center, or a guided tour of the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Asian Art collection.

In addition, the Downtown Detroit Walking Tour will be offered on both Thursday, July 23, and Sunday, July 26.

Deadline to RSVP is July 6, 2026.

Tour descriptions and RSVP links can be found below.

Thursday, July 23 and Sunday, July 26 | Approximately 2 Hours

Discover the energy and transformation of Downtown Detroit on a guided walking tour exploring the city's iconic landmarks, historic architecture, and exciting new developments. With billions of dollars invested in revitalization efforts, Downtown Detroit has become a destination for culture, entertainment, dining, and public art.

Join us for an insider's look at the city and learn about the people, places, and projects shaping Detroit's future.

Meeting Location: Book Tower
Tour Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Admission: $25 per person

Highlights Include:

• Campus Martius Park

• Historic Book Tower

• Capitol Park

• David Whitney Building

• Entertainment and Stadium District

• Woodward Avenue developments

• The Belt Art Alley

• Parker's Alley

• Hudson's Development

Join us in commemorating the 44th anniversary of Vincent Chin's death by participating in this bus tour, where we will visit historical sites related to Chin, including but not limited to:

• Imperial, the location of the Golden Star restaurant where Chin worked

• The Michigan Legal Milestone plaque for Chin

• The McDonald's where Chin was attacked

• The Chin family home 

Meeting Location: Detroit Shipping Company (474 Peterboro St, Detroit, MI 48201)
Transportation: Not provided
Departure Time: Bus departs promptly at 1:30 PM

This tour is free to attend, but RSVP is required due to space limits. More information regarding registration for this tour will be announced soon. The tour will start and end at the Detroit Shipping Company. Participants are responsible for getting to the Detroit Shipping Company themselves. The bus will depart promptly at 1:30 PM to start the tour.

Visit the James and Grace Lee Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership, located on Detroit’s East Side in the former home of Jimmy and Grace Lee Boggs. Meet current Boggs Center members and learn about the past, present, and future of place-based, visionary organizing in Detroit and beyond.

Meeting Location: James and Grace Lee Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership
Transportation: Not provided

This tour is free to attend, but an RSVP is required due to limited space.

Visit the nationally recognized Detroit Institute of Arts and its Asian Art collection. The guided tour, led by Tao Liu, will cover paintings, ancient ceramics, jade, and spiritual statuary.

Meeting Location: Farnsworth Entrance, Detroit Institute of Arts
Transportation: Not provided
Admission: $23.50 (purchase tickets at dia.org/tickets)