El edificio Guardian, construido en 1929, es uno de los edificios más famosos de la ciudad de Detroit. Este opulento ejemplar de Art Deco es un Hito Histórico Nacional. El interior el edificio es tan impresionante como el exterior, decorado con unos hermosos mosaicos de colores.

Located in the area of Greektown, Michigan's oldest African American church dates back to 1836. For its first 29 years, it was a key station on the Underground Railroad, sheltering some 5000 slaves in its basement during that time, as they moved towards freedom in Canada. Besides being a leading force in the abolitionist movement, the Second Baptist Church of Detroit was an early advocate of suffrage for African Americans and helped dozens of other local African American churches get organized. Now it is an important historical landmark, as well as a vibrant community center.

The preservation of this theater is one of Detroit's proudest achievements. The 5048-seat palace of the arts, arguably the most opulent in the nation when it opened in 1928, was designated a national landmark in 1989 after a USD11,000,000 refurbishment by new owner Mike Ilitch. The oldest, continually operating theater in the United States features a 10-storey marquee, a six-storey lobby with a two-ton chandelier and 300,000 glass jewels in its interior. The exotic presentation of lions, gold fixtures and jaw-dropping grandeur harkens back to the flamboyant era of movie houses. The Fox is now busy with concerts, family-oriented shows and a wide variety of other offerings. It's the anchor of the Theatre District and perhaps Detroit's greatest civic treasure.

The apartments within this park and residential area were designed by famous modern architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Considered a gem among the more run-down area of downtown Detroit to which it borders, entering the park is like stepping into a quiet oasis. The buildings show off Mies van der Rohe's signature architectural style, exposed steel frames, glass walls, and open interiors. Three main areas make up the park. To the east sit two twin towers, to the west one high-rise and 21 townhouses, and 13 acres (5.2 hectares) of landscaping in between. It's the largest collection of Mies van Der Rohe's buildings in the world, yet probably his least known, so architecture fans shouldn't skip out on a drive or stroll through the neighborhood.

As one of the oldest cemeteries in all of Michigan, the Elmwood Cemetery has been around since 1846. The cemetery began on a modest stretch of 42 acres (16.99 hectares), doubling in size over the years to a sprawling 86 acres (34.8 hectares). Lush vegetation and majestic groves of towering trees make this a serene and peaceful place to visit. You can see a special memorial for Civil War soldiers where a flag is flown continuously in their honor. Other notable memorials include famous governors, mayors, abolitionists, prominent businessmen and many others. The beautiful garden which surrounds these graves has been awarded a Level I accreditation by the Morton Arboretum and the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program. To truly recognize the historic significance of the cemetery, go on one of the two free Tombstone Tales Guided Walking Tours.

Ubicado dentro del edificio Fisher con su domo dorado y así en el distrito de New Center, aquí se encuentra el teatro epónimo. Desde siempre, el teatro ha sido un favorito de la ciudad para las producciones itinerantes dramáticas y musicales de Broadway. Este escenario también recibe con bastante frecuencia obras famosas de todo el país, que atraen grandes cantidades de espectadores y no dejan ni un solo asiento vacío. El lobby del edificio Fisher es sencillamente impactante, y el teatro es una joya histórica renovada. Este teatro siempre fue, y sigue siendo, la ventana de Detroit hacia el mundo del teatro, y el edificio en sí conforma la lista de las atracciones turísticas elegantes de la ciudad. Todos los asientos, incluso los de las plateas, son excelentes.

Bienvenidos a Hitsville USA, hogar de la famosa firma discográfica Motown Records. El dueño de la firma, Berry Gordy Jr. trabajó con artistas de la talla de Smokey Robinson, The Miracles, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Rare Earth y muchos más. El museo se encuentra en la casa restaurada de Berry y fue armado por la hermana de Berry, Esther Gordy Edwards, en 1985. Aquí podrán recorrer la galería y visitar el famoso Studio A, donde se grabaron muchos éxitos musicales. Retrocedan en el tiempo y observen cómo un pequeño estudio del EE. UU vio nacer a algunas de las más grandes estrellas de la música. Recorran el museo por su cuenta o súmense a un recorrido guiado.

El Fort Wayne, el último fuerte en pie de los tantos que en el pasado bordearon el río Detroit, cubre unas 33 hectáreas e incluye el fuerte en sí, las barracas, los cuarteles, una enorme plaza de armas y la restaurada casa del comandante. El fuerte data de la década de 1940 y jamás vio una batalla, aunque estuvo custodiado por soldados hasta pasada la mitad del siglo XX. Solamente se puede entrar al fuerte con un guía. En el mismo predio también encontrarán el Museo Nacional de Aviadores de Tuskegee.

The Hurlbut Memorial Gate is a grand structure at the main entrance of the Water Works Park in the historic district of Detroit. This limestone structure was built in Beaux Arts style by Gustave Mueller and Herman A. Brede. There is a rather rich history behind the construction of this monument, which coincides with the development of the city of Detroit. Built in 1984 and repaired in 2007, the monument is a Michigan State Historic Site and is also on the National Register of Historic Places.

Boston-Edison is a historic neighborhood located in Detroit, Michigan, and one of the largest residential districts in the nation. Consisting of over 900 homes with aesthetic significance, it boasts of several architectural styles. The district is surrounded by many historic places including the Sacred Heart Major Seminary in the west, Arden Park East Boston Historic District, and the Cathedral of Most Blessed Sacrament in the east, and the Atkinson Avenue Historic District in the south.

Commandant's Quarters is a historic military structure. Built in the 1830s, the Commandant's Quarters was part of several buildings that made up the Dearborn Arsenal which stored, maintained and repaired the U.S. Army's arms and ammunition. In 1887 the army decided the arsenal was no longer useful and they sold off all the arsenal. The Commandant's Quarters has since been used in various ways, including as a library, a town hall and a school. This historic building is now the home of the Dearborn Historical Museum.

La mansión del magnate de los automóviles Edsel Ford y de su esposa no es mucho más grande que las otras en la zona, pero sí es la única que está abierta al público. El predio de 35.2 hectáreas en la costa del lago St. Clair es un escondite muy tranquilo, y el bellísimo parque está abierto a los visitantes. La casa fue diseñada por el famoso arquitecto Albert Kahn y está decorada con cuadros originales de Matisse y Cezanne, entre otros objetos. El recorrido guiado por la casa de Edsel y Eleanor Ford ofrece una oportunidad excelente para aprender más sobre historia local.