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Top Rated Attractions in Detroit
Detroit Institute of Arts
View nearly 60,000 amazing works of art at the Detroit Institute of the Arts. 100 galleries are filled with sculptures, paintings, and other artworks that will fascinate. The Thinker, the famous sculpture by Auguste Rodin is placed near the entrance. Permanent collections in the museum include Islamic, Flemish, pre-Columbian, European, African, Asian, and American art. Cultural events are held throughout the year at the auditorium and recital hall.
Motown Museum
It is just befitting for the former headquarters of Motown Records Corporation to be a repository of this famous label. Motown Museum is an integral part of Detroit's cultural landscape and the country's musical legacy. Chronicling the most reputed African-American record labels in the nation where musical legends such as The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Temptations, Funk Brothers and Gladys Knight became stars, it is a true ode to music that inspired generations of music lovers.
Detroit RiverFront
This promenade in Downtown Detroit runs along the Detroit River from the Joe Louis Arena to Rivard Plaza. The RiverWalk is a popular destination for various activities including walking, jogging, and rollerblading. The RiverWalk passes through and by a number of area landmarks, including the Tri-Centennial State Park Lighthouse, the Detroit River and Hart Plaza with its Underground Railroad Memorial. It's a great destination for the whole family, and even includes a spouting fountain for kids and people of all ages to play in on a hot day.
Detroit Historical Museum
This small history museum features interesting exhibits about Detroit's history. Stroll down cobblestone, cedar block and brick streets past scale models of 19th Century shops in the Streets of Old Detroit exhibit. In the Doorway to Freedom exhibit you'll learn about the city's key role in the Underground Railroad that helped escaped slaves find freedom in Canada. You'll also learn about Detroit's emergence as an automobile manufacturing center, the history of the city's music scene, and so much more.
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
One of the world's largest museums of African American history and culture, this impressive building opened in 1997 and is named after the local doctor and activist who first established it. With 120,000 square feet (11148 meters) of exhibit space, the Charles H. Wright Museum includes several exhibit galleries, a research library, classrooms and a museum store. The anchor exhibit, “Of the People: The African American Experience,” uses Detroit's own history to tell the story of the African-American experience in the United States. Previously, much smaller incarnations of the museum existed, dating back to 1965.
Comerica Park
One of the many spirited attractions in downtown Detroit, Comerica Park is an extensive verdant field which has been a host to some iconic sporting events and concerts in the past. Named after the bank whose funds made its creation possible, Comerica Park overlooks some of the soaring high-rises residing in the city's downtown. Home ground of the Detroit Tigers, this sprawling ballpark is anything but a run-of-the-mill, neighborhood stadium. Strewn across its course are glorious tiger statues, a baseball-themed Ferris wheel, and the enormous Chevrolet Fountain. Hence, Comerica Park harbors a lively, further amplified by enthusiastic cheers and celebrations when the Tigers hit a home run. The ballpark is also home to the Big Cat Court, which offers a wealth of delectable foods like pretzels, deli sandwiches, French fries, Chicago-style hot dogs and more.
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500 Griswold Avenue, Detroit, MI, United States, 48226
The Guardian Building, constructed in 1929, is one of the most recognizable landmark buildings in the Detroit skyline. Bestowed as a United States Historic Landmark, this stunning piece of architecture towers more than 490 feet (149 meter) over Detroit's heart. The opulent Art Deco structure has 36 floors with interiors that are actually just as impressive as the façade. It's home to many financial firms and hence it has rightly earned the epithet 'Cathedral of Finance'. Irrespective of how busy one's schedule is, locals as well as tourists find time to step-in and admire the colorful beauty of this architectural marvel.
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Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, United States, 48226
One of the oldest structures of its kind in the city, Michigan Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument graces the famous Woodward Avenue of Detroit. Completed in 1867 by architect Randolph Rogers, this structure pays homage to the fallen heroes of the Civil War. Towering 60 feet (18.2 meter) from the ground, this majestic structure epitomizes freedom and celebrates America. The octagonal pillars depict eagles with their wings stretched out, along with infantry and artillery on two pillars and cavalry and the Marines on others. At the top of the structure is a queen basking in victory, she represents the pride of Michigan.
645 Griswold Avenue, Detroit, MI, United States, 48226
It is hard to miss the Penobscot Building while you are in the Detroit Financial District. Established in 1927, the building was one of the top ten tallest buildings in the world after completion. Designed by architect Wirt C. Rowland, the building structure reflects the Art Deco architectural style. Today, the building is home to several commercial organisations and offices. It is one of the most significant buildings in the city and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Detroit, Detroit, MI, United States, 48201
Detroit came to the fore as the headquarters of General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, but the White Flight and Oil Crisis of the 1970s dealt the 'Motor City' a harsh blow, one that left it paralyzed for decades on end. It has now undergone a renewal. Empty lots have been transformed into urban farms and abandoned buildings now house museums and cultural centers. A fresh wave of ingenuity is the driving force behind the city's revitalization, spurred by an influx of youth. The flourishing street art makes for a colorful backdrop to the rebirth of the city, and architectural monuments like the Guardian Building have been restored. The Woodward Avenue theater district hosts a refreshing milieu of classics and premiers, the beautifully restored Fox Theater its crown jewel. The stadium at Comerica Park is the home of the Detroit Tigers, while the Lions play at the Ford Field nearby. Places of interest include the Motown Museum that celebrates the soundtrack of the city's heyday, while the vast Henry Ford Museum is a testament to the very pioneering spirit that now feeds the city's new lease on life. The city's culinary scene is on the rise as well with innovative chefs and local distilleries leading the way. With its many parks, museums and theaters, Detroit is roaring back to life.
Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI, United States, 48226
The Spirit of Detroit has provided a location for reflection for Detroit residents and visitors since 1958. Located at the foot of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, this twenty six-foot (seven meter) Norwegian-made bronze sculpture was the largest statue of its kind created since the Renaissance. Despite the gravitas this sculpture commands, the city often dresses the statue up in local sports jerseys or other theme-appropriate costumes during large civic events.
Bates Street, Detroit, MI, United States, 48226
Located at the intersection of the Cadillac Square and Bates Street is an artistic tribute to John J. Bagley, Michigan's 16th governor. A product of architect Henry Hobson Richardson's imagination, this beautiful fountain was brought to life in 1887. It was modeled after the Ciborium located inside Venice's St. Mark’s Basilica, and it rises 21 feet (6.4 meter) above the ground. The basin of the fountain has a width of 7 feet (3.1 meter) which is filled with water pouring through four lion heads. Bragville granite is used in the construction of the structure and its pink hue adds a unique charm to the fountain.
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