Looking for a place to find some quiet and reflect on the past? This fountain in Palmer Park is beautiful and it doesn’t run anymore, so you’ll be providing all the waterworks. Have a seat. Think about what it must have been like back in the day, or what you were like back in the day. Let the tears flow.

Other parks you might want to check out would be Lafayette Park, AB Ford Park, and Clark Park.

If you want to be alone, you can definitely do that at Historic Fort Wayne. Get lost as you’re surrounded by battlements and barracks at this unique destination. And here, you’re about as close to Canada as you can get. Wave to our friends across the river while you wipe the tears away.

Is the endless debate about regional transit wearing you down? Hop aboard Detroit’s streetcar. Go up and down Woodward, watching the DDOT and FAST buses pass by. If it’s not rush hour or during a big event, there probably won’t be many others around you. And maybe it’ll even get delayed giving you more time to process your feelings.

Another good option would be the People Mover.

Feeling nostalgic about Detroit’s past? Wander behind the Fox Theatre and gaze at the vast sea of parking lots, which once held so many buildings—and hope. Think about other big cities and marvel at how much surface parking Detroit can handle. It’s probably best not to do this during a sporting event, FYI.

Down near the former hockey arena, at the end of the Riverwalk, there's a circular structure where you can often see one or two people sitting. Depending on the day, you can usually some quiet time to shed some tears. Also, near the empty side of Joe Louis Arena, you think about how wasteful it is to build and then demolish sports stadiums. Such is life.

Everyone might be having fun at the Belt Alley below, but you can see some great skyline views from this parking structure. High altitude mixed with nice views give crying a plausible deniability. Don’t want to pay for parking? Just walk in and take the elevator to the top.

No one will wonder why someone’s crying in a cemetery. Detroit has many huge, sprawling cemeteries—reminders of our history and past. Perhaps the nature itself can help you feel better, and Elmwood Cemetery is a certified arboretum.

The Belle Isle Conservatory is one of our favorite places to take in nature. It's also a good place to feel your feelings. If the weather's nice, there are a few benches outside in the gardens. If it's too cold for that, there are also a few benches inside. Hey, maybe the oxygen will help you feel better!