Founded in 1995, The Canadian Historical Aircraft Association is located in the west end of the city and is dedicated to preserving aircraft that have been significant contributors to aviation history. Not only is the museum home to a Lancaster Bomber, but one can also find a restored Havilland DH.98 Mosquito which was one of the first Canadian-built Mosquito bombers to be introduced in World War II. Other aircraft at the museum include Boeing Stearman and De Havilland Chipmunk. If you are an aircraft or war history enthusiast, visiting the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association will certainly not disappoint.
Founded in 1958 with a sole purpose of enriching the knowledge of the public about the history of Ukrainians, their entry into America and their contribution towards the country. Purchased by Roman Dacko and his beloved wife, they undertook efforts to provide more to the museum as they went on to collect paintings, folklore, photographs, historic documents and books. They also have a hoard of more than 20000 books in their library, and they also conduct English speaking classes here. Over the years, there have been impressive and exclusive events showcasing rarest of items across the world.
See Detroit on a segway with Detroit Segways. A unique way to get a glimpse of this bustling metro, it offers five tours that range from three hours to 1.5 hours. Covering mostly the Downtown, Dequindre Cut, Eastern Market and Riverfront areas, you can choose the zones for an exciting and innovative tour. Their expert guides are localites whose love for the city is reflected in their narrative. Following all safety precautions, you will glide along the streets of historic buildings, green parks, mysterious alleys and hidden gems with much glee.
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.
The second oldest Catholic Church in the United States, Ste. Anne de Detroit was founded in 1701. Following a series of tragedies and change of locations, the current church, located near the Ambassador Bridge, is the eighth Ste. Anne's and dates back to 1886. It's a finely detailed Gothic structure with flying buttresses and four gargoyles near the entrance. The wood altar was taken from the 1818 church. It has the oldest stained glass in Detroit, a beautifully hand-carved communion rail and an impressive old pipe organ. Mass is celebrated daily, with some Sunday masses in Spanish. This is one of the city's greatest architectural and historic treasures.