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 Bridge Over Untroubled Waters |
Lafayette at I-75 Detroit, MI 48232 United States +1 877 680 6446 http://www.ambassadorbridge.com/ |
This impressive landmark spans the Detroit River west of the twin downtowns of Detroit and Windsor. It rises 150 feet above the river, allowing even the tallest ships to pass easily underneath. The view from the bridge is panoramic, on a clear day encompassing both cities, the river, and St. Clair and Erie Lakes. Its length of 9,200 feet made it the longest suspension bridge in the world when it opened in 1929. It is the busiest border crossing in North America, with more than 10 million vehicles annually. Many of those are trucks, and 27 percent of all merchandise traded between the United States and Canada passes over the bridge. It can be easily reached from I-96 or I-75 and connects via Huron Church Road in Windsor to Highway 401, which leads to Toronto. Expanded customs plazas at both ends of the bridge have eased the congestion, but expect delays of a half-hour or more at peak crossing times. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Belle Isle "flower house" |
Belle Isle Detroit, MI 48207 United States +1 313 852 4065 http://www.bibsociety.org/sys-... |
Near the aquarium on Belle Isle is this aging, magnificent small conservatory. Designed, as were so many other buildings in Detroit, by famed architect Albert Kahn, the conservatory has permanent displays of many rare flora, including one of the world's largest collections of orchids. It is known to most Detroiters as the "flower house." Kids and adults alike will enjoy the exotic species such as cacti and banana trees, especially on a cold winter day. Outside the conservatory are beautiful formal gardens where many weddings are held in summer months. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beloved island treasure |
Belle Isle Detroit, MI 48207 United States +1 313 852 4082 |
Few cities have anything this splendid: an island park of nearly 1,000 acres. Accessible by a vehicle bridge only ten minutes' drive from downtown, Belle Isle has been Detroiters' favorite place of refuge and recreation for 150 years or more. It's a great spot to watch the magnificent ore freighters gliding down the river. Around the island, there are two yacht clubs, a swimming beach, a children's zoo, an aquarium, a conservatory, formal gardens, ball fields, handball courts, tennis courts, an old lighthouse, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, a senior center, lagoons, a woods with white-tailed deer, a golf course and many picnic areas. The Scott Fountain with its grotesque gargoyles provides a great evening light show. A drive around the island any time of year is a great break for a busy day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Taste of the Bigs! |
Comerica Park 2100 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48201 United States +1 866 619 1748 / +1 317 534 2475 http://www.bigleaguetours.com |
The crack of the bat never sounded so good. If you're an avid baseball fan who's ever dreamed of visiting that historic stadium, or desired to watch that favorite childhood team you never got to see, Big League Tours will set you up with an exclusive baseball package that not only gets you a ticket to the ballgame, but also offers one-of-a-kind baseball opportunities. When you go on a Big League Tour, you might find yourself dining with a Hall of Famer or taking batting practice with an All-Star. With tours available in all 30 stadiums, you can customize your own memorable trip, or join a group on one of Big League Tours regional excursions. Whether your plan is to bond with the family at the ballpark or to spend a weekend with the guys, this unique tour company will provide an unforgettable experience that gets you up-close and personal with the Big Leagues. These tours are available during the regular baseball season. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful Old Theatre |
211 S Old Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48009 United States +1 248 644 3456 |
Most of Detroit's suburbs once had theaters like this one, but few remain. Located in the heart of fashionable downtown Birmingham, the Birmingham Theatre has survived several renovations and reincarnations and is now an eight-screen theatre that shows first-run movies. The intimacy of the theater makes it perfect for a romantic date or just good old-fashioned fun with the family. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Foremost Museum of the Black Experience |
315 E Warren Avenue Detroit, MI 48201 United States +1 313 494 5800 http://maah-detroit.org |
The world's largest museum of African American history and culture, this impressive building opened in 1997 and is named after a local doctor and activist who first established it. With 120,000 square feet 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 Experiences," uses Detroit's own history to tell the story of the black experience in the United States. Previously, much smaller incarnations of the museum existed, dating back to 1965. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for seniors 62+ and children 3-12. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Glitzy new home for the Tigers |
2100 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48201 United States +1 313 471 2555 http://detroit.tigers.mlb.com/... |
The Detroit Tigers, charter members of Major League Baseball's American League, abandoned historic Tiger Stadium at the close of the 1999 season. Their new home is close to team owner Mike Ilitch's holdings in the downtown Theatre District. Named after a bank whose funds made its creation possible, Comerica Park has something of a circus like atmosphere with enormous sculptures of tigers, bats and balls, as well as a carousel and ferris wheel. Fancy food and pricey amenities abound, and baseball seems to take second place to entertainment. Sight lines are clear but upper-deck seats are distant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Grand Art Museum |
5200 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48202 United States +1 313 833 7900 http://www.dia.org |
The most famous features of the fifth-largest fine arts museum in the United States are the Diego Rivera murals, starkly depicting the artist's view of world history, the industrial revolution, and the automobile. They are the gritty, spiritually uplifting center of this vast but manageable museum, whose 100 galleries include more than 60,000 paintings, sculptures and other art objects. Auguste Rodin's famed sculpture "The Thinker" is near the entrance. Impressive permanent collections of Pre-Columbian, Islamic, Flemish, Dutch, African, European, American and Asian art are supplemented by top-notch exhibitions. The museum was renovated and re-opened in 2007, expanding its size by 31,000 square feet. The DIA is an impressive building and a place of both grandeur and contemplation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Here You Go Loop de Loop |
1420 Washington Blvd Julian Madison Building Detroit, MI 48226 United States +1 313 224 2160 / +1 313 962 7245 http://transitdetroit.freeserv... |
Getting any kind of mass transportation up and running is an uphill battle in Detroit. The Detroit People Mover is a start. It was supposed to be the center of a citywide light rail system. Instead, it has remained isolated since it was built in the 1970s as a downtown elevated loop. It's a great way to tour downtown, and it works well as a quick way to skip around the downtown area for business people, shoppers and sports fans. The 13 stops are convenient to many popular destinations, such as Greektown, the Renaissance Center and Joe Louis Arena, but some places, like the temporary casinos, are literally out of the loop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Upscale basketball spectacle |
2 Championship Drive (Palace of Auburn Hills) Detroit, MI 48326 United States +1 248 377 0100 http://www.nba.com/pistons/ |
The Palace of Auburn Hills is the third home for the National Basketball Association's Detroit Pistons. They played in downtown Detroit at Cobo Arena before moving to the Pontiac Silverdome in 1974; they left the Silverdome in 1988. The Palace, with its capacity of 22,076, is still a little big for a basketball arena. The crowd for Pistons games is upscale and polite; the team hasn't been competitive since the early 1990s. Yet demand for tickets is strong. Expect to spend at least USD100 per couple to attend a game and eat from the wide array of arena food available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Treasure Trove of Information |
5201 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48202 United States +1 313 833 1000 http://www.detroit.lib.mi.us |
A fascinating feature of the Cultural Center is the main branch of the Detroit Public Library. Opened in 1921 and expanded in 1963, the library is made of white Vermont marble and green Maine granite and was designed by Cass Gilbert, architect of the U.S. Supreme Court building, in Italian Renaissance style. Murals, stained glass and even a tiled fireplace add to the grand effect. The library houses eleven departments and six special collections, including the National Automotive History Collection, the nation's premier public automotive archive, and the Burton Historical Collection, a wealth of local history and genealogical information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hottest game in town |
600 Civic Center Drive Detroit, MI 48226 United States +1 313 983 6606 http://www.detroitredwings.com |
A charter member of the National Hockey League, the Detroit Red Wings have rebounded after decades of futility to become one of the game's perennial powers. They play from October into May or June at Joe Louis Arena, an unexceptional concrete arena wedged into a confusing tight spot of freeway ramps and walkways. Parking is available in nearby lots, though a cheaper option is to park elsewhere downtown and take the People Mover, which stops at the Joe Louis entrance. Tickets are expensive and hard to get and crowds are raucous; the Wings are the top sports attraction in town and have bequeathed the city a new nickname, "Hockeytown." Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Souped-Up Soccer |
Palace of Auburn Hills 2 Championship Dr Detroit, MI 48326 United States +1 734 427 6017 http://www.detroitrockers.net |
With no professional outdoor soccer franchise in Detroit in many years, soccer fans in southeastern Michigan have made do with indoor soccer since the 90's. The Rockers are members of the National Professional Soccer League, which plays games in a hockey-sized arena. The action is fast and the atmosphere raucous; it's a souped-up, high-scoring version of soccer, which may shock traditionalists. Call ahead for further details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sticker shock plagues WNBA |
2 Championship Drive (Palace of Auburn Hills) Detroit, MI 48326 United States +1 248 377 0100 http://wnba.com/shock/ |
The Detroit Shock are charter members of the Women's National Basketball Association, which began play in 1998. The WNBA plays in June, July and August. The Shock play about 16 home games at the Palace of Auburn Hills, where the NBA's Detroit Pistons play. Don't expect a big break in ticket prices to see the female version of professional basketball. Tickets are easy to come by, however, as the WNBA hasn't yet attracted a huge following and the Shock are not one of the top teams. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tunnel between nations |
100 East Jefferson Detroit, MI 48226 United States +1 313 567 4422 / +1 519 258 7424 http://www.dwtunnel.com |
This mile-long tunnel, constructed in 1930 under the Detroit River, is the first vehicular tunnel ever built linking two nations. Heavily used by commuters and travelers, it is one of the busiest border crossings between the United States and Canada, handling nine million vehicles a year, 95 percent of them cars. Its U.S. entrance is right next to the Renaissance Center, and its Canadian outlet is in the middle of Windsor's downtown. Jointly owned by the cities of Windsor and Detroit, it has an elaborate ventilation system that keeps the air clean. It was renovated in the mid-1990s. On the Canadian side, a Duty Free Shoppe offers tax-free purchases. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Riot of Fresh Food |
2934 N Russell Street Detroit, MI 48207 United States +1 586 393 8800 http://www.easternmarket.org |
Since the 1890s, farmers have brought their goods to market every Saturday at this area along Gratiot Avenue on the east side of downtown Detroit. The huge, semi-enclosed market has expanded into a six-day-a-week festival of food, drink and merchandise. A small artist/loft community also has sprung up among the warehouses. You can buy everything here from fine cheese, imported wines, honey, meat and spices in the unpretentious specialty shops that have sprung up around the central market area. On Saturdays, the action starts before dawn and the bargain hunters come late. On the first Saturday in May, the market hosts Flower Day, the largest flower market in the United States. Expect wonderful, cosmopolitan chaos in this Old World-style, authentic and unglamorous area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant Lake-Shore Mansion |
1100 Lake Shore Road Detroit, MI 48236 United States +1 313 884 4222 http://www.fordhouse.org |
The manor of automobile magnate Edsel Ford and his wife is not much bigger than many of the mansions in the Grosse Pointes, but it is the only one that is open to the general public. The 87-acre estate on the shores of Lake St. Clair is a peaceful hideaway, and the beautifully landscaped grounds are open to visitors. The house was designed by the renowned architect Albert Kahn and features original paintings by Matisse, Cezanne and others. Other decorative arts and fine furnishings abound. Guided tours offer a good history lesson. Admission for a guided house tour is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $5 for children (6-12). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Krishna In Auto Baron's Estate |
383 Lenox Ave Detroit, MI 48215 United States +1 313 331 6740 |
The former home of playboy auto magnate Lawrence P. Fisher is an outrageously ostentatious, eclectic Art Deco mansion with four acres of formal gardens, pools and fountains. There are hand-painted leather walls and plenty of gold and silver leaf. In 1975, the great-grandson of Henry Ford and the daughter of United Auto Workers founder Walter Reuther bought the decaying mansion and restored it as the Bhaktivedanta Center of Krishna Consciousness. A fine arts gallery features Indian art. Individual and group tours are offered. Temple services run from pre-dawn to late at night. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Opulent Anchor of Theater Scene |
3011 W Grand Blvd Suite 100 Detroit, MI 48202 United States +1 313 872 1000 http://www.nederlanderdetroit.... |
Located inside the golden-domed Fisher Building in Detroit's New Center, the Fisher Theatre has long been Detroit's venue for touring productions of Broadway plays and musicals. These and other national theatrical productions usually fill the seats at this meticulously renovated historic gem. The lobby of the Fisher Building is spectacularly ornate, and the theatre itself is grand. Over the years, it has been Detroit's stable window on the world of theatre and one of the most elegant destinations in the city. All the seats, even in the balcony, are good ones. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New Stadium, New Era |
2000 Brush Street Detroit, MI 48226 United States +1 313 262 2000 / +1 313 262 2003 http://www.fordfield.com/ |
The National Football League's Detroit Lions played outside the city at the Pontiac Silverdome since abandoning Detroit's Tiger Stadium at the end of the 1974 season. In 2002, The Lions moved back to the city and into their new digs at Ford Field, a massive 65,000-seat stadium of steel and glass in the city's downtown entertainment district. Besides sporting events, the facility holds concerts, banquets, corporate events and other special events as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great American Manufacturing |
20900 Oakwood Blvd Detroit, MI 48124 United States +1 313 982 6001 http://www.thehenryford.org/ro... |
There are five separate elements to this tour. All Historic Driving Tours begin on the historic grounds of The Henry Ford. Buses will transport you for a narrated driving tour past famous landmarks and behind the scenes of this massive manufacturing complex. At the Rare Historic Footage Viewing learn about the triumphs and tragedies surrounding the Rouge, much of it told through rare, never-before-seen historic footage. The Virtual Reality Experience will provide you with a 360-degree look at how automobiles are made! On the Observation Deck Tour view the world's largest living roof from the 80-foot-high Observation Deck. Lastly, at the Assembly Plant Walking Tour see where the new Ford F-150s are assembled in a new lean and flexible manufacturing plant. Visitors will have the opportunity to view the final assembly process from an elevated walkway. Note that actual vehicle production will vary on a daily basis and is based on vehicle production needs, which is controlled by Ford Motor Company. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unequalled treasure of wretched excess |
2211 Woodward Avenue (Corporate Headquarters) 4th Floor Detroit, MI 48201 United States +1 313 596 3200 / +1 313 471 6611 (Box Office) http://www.olympiaentertainmen... |
The preservation of this theater is one of Detroit's proudest achievements. The 5,000 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 $11 million refurbishment by new owner Mike Ilitch. The oldest, continually operating theater in the United States features a 10-storeyed marquee, a six-storeyed 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. Check the website for events and shows. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pulsating Center of Nightlife |
Monroe Street Detroit, MI 48226 United States |
In the lean years when downtown Detroit was moribund, Greektown was the only place alive at night, so it's only fitting now that as Detroit revives, Greektown is the jumpingest place downtown. What once was one block of nearly identical Greek restaurants has expanded into a throbbing center of restaurants, clubs, shops and a casino. The indoor mall, Trappers Alley, was an earlier attempt to update the area. The increasingly upscale but still affordable Greek eateries and bakeries, with their succulent baklava and other pastries, still provide the anchor for an increasingly diverse area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Authentic Living History |
20900 Oakwood Blvd Detroit, MI 48124 United States +1 313 982 6001 / +1 800 835 5237 http://www.hfmgv.org |
The Detroit area's most famous attraction, along with adjacent Henry Ford Museum, this is a sprawling recreation of bygone days in American life. The working village recreates everyday activities in the 18th and 19th centuries, with frequent demonstrations of lost arts such as blacksmithing, typesetting and glass blowing. A recreation of Thomas Edison's Menlo Park workshop is among many monuments to invention. Historic homes and cabins from across the United States have been relocated or rebuilt here. The village is living history, with its own working farm and frequent events such as 1860s-rules baseball games. Joint admissions with Henry Ford Museum are available. You can spend several fascinating days in this incomparable place if you are a history buff. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Concrete Civic Riverfront Space |
Jefferson Ave at the Riverfront Detroit, MI 48226 United States +1 313 877 8077 |
This gigantic concrete expanse at the foot of Woodward Avenue stretches from Jefferson Avenue to the Detroit River. Designed in the 1960s as a civic space by Isamu Noguchi, it includes his unusual twisted spire and fountain. The plaza has a stage and amphitheater and is used for ethnic riverfront festivals on summer weekends, the Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival in September and ice skating in winter. Hart Plaza provides access to a riverfront walkway, a favorite spot for fishing and for an unusual view of Canada to the south. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Harness Racing and More |
1650 E 10 Mile Rd Detroit, MI 48030 United States +1 248 398 1000 http://www.hazelparkraceway.com/ |
Since it opened in 1953, Hazel Park has been the place to go on summer nights to bet on the horses. In recent years, Hazel Park has been hurt by the opening of casinos in Detroit and Windsor and aided by the introduction of simulcasting. Bettors can wager not only on the night's live races but on others televised from around the country. The towering green grandstand holds 9,200 spectators, and the large clubhouse seats 3,000, with good views of the track. The barn area is behind the grandstand and near the parking lot, so horses are led to and from the races in plain view of the spectators. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of Auto Pioneer |
4901 Evergreen Rd Detroit, MI 48128 United States +1 313 593 5590 http://www.umd.umich.edu/fairl... |
The home of automobile pioneer Henry Ford and his wife Clara from 1915 to 1950, this estate, known as Fair Lane, reflects Ford's love of nature and his simple, eclectic tastes. Originally set on 1,300 acres of wooded land, the estate includes a powerhouse recently restored to operating capacity. Most of the land was given to the University of Michigan, but the remaining 72 acres was designed a National Historic Landmark in 1966. The house was built with roughly hewn Ohio limestone. Much can be learned here about one of history's most important men. Tours are USD10 for adults, USD9 for seniors 62 and over, USD6 for children 5-12, and free for children under five years. Also see Henry Ford Museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Americana on Display |
20900 Oakwood Blvd Detroit, MI 48124 United States +1 313 982 6001 / +1 800 835 5237 http://www.hfmgv.org |
With nine acres of exhibits and millions of artifacts, Henry Ford Museum offers a mesmerizing history of America as displayed in the products that changed the culture of the nation and the world. The museum has a 1909 Ford Model T and many other vehicles, but it doesn't just concentrate on automobiles: it has a locomotive, a 1930s kitchen, the chair in which Abraham Lincoln was assassinated and Edgar Allen Poe's writing desk, along with other artifacts from the realms of transportation, manufacturing, domestic life, technology and entertainment. When here, a visit to the in-house Henry Ford IMAX Theatre might offer good entertainment and relaxation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Last Standing Riverfront Fort |
6325 W Jefferson Ave Detroit, MI 48209 United States +1 313 833 1800 http://www.detroithistorical.org |
The only remaining fort of many that once stood along the Detroit River, Fort Wayne is an 82-acre site that includes the fort, a barracks, a garrison, a huge parade ground, and a newly restored commander's house. It dates to the 1840s and never saw battle, though soldiers were stationed here as late as the 1970s. The fort itself is open to the public only on special occasions. On the premises are the Tuskegee Airmen National Museum, the Medicine Bear Indian Academy and the Mosaic Youth Theatre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fabulous Homes |
8415 East Jefferson Avenue Detroit, MI 48214 United States +1 313 824 5100 http://www.historicindianvilla... |
Indian village is a place of great Architectural work by prominent artists like Albert Kahn and William Stratton in the heart of Detroit. A lot of homes are as large as 12,000 square feet, with lovely gardens originally designed by landscape architects. They represent a mix social and architectural styles. Indian village is on the list of one of the national historic places to visit. For all the budding Architects this is one great place you won't want to miss!!! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The arena experience |
600 Civic Center Dr Detroit, MI 48226 United States +1 313 396 7600 http://www.olympiaentertainmen... |
Replacing the beloved old Olympia Stadium in 1974, Joe Louis Arena did not inspire immediate affection. Views are good even from the most distant of its 19,275 seats, but the architecture is uninspiring. Deck parking is available nearby, but the arena itself is jammed between the river and a freeway, and its exterior is confusing and indistinct. Named after the Detroit-born boxer of the 1930s, it's the home of the National Hockey League's Detroit Red Wings but is also used for collegiate hockey, concerts of every variety, wrestling, circuses, and even Disney on Ice shows. The People Mover stops at its door, so you can park elsewhere downtown and get here quickly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Outdoor Paradise |
2240 W Buno Road Detroit, MI 48380-4410 United States +1 248 685 1561 / Toll free: +1 800 477 3178 http://www.metroparks.com/park... |
The biggest and most popular of the 13 Metroparks operated by a regional park authority, Kensington is magnificent. Its sprawling, hilly 4,357 acres wrap around beautiful Kent Lake. In the summer, you can rent boats to go fishing or swim at one of the park's crowded but clean beaches. A sternwheeler excursion boat travels the lake daily during summer months. An 18-hole public golf course, horseback riding, a working farm and an extensive nature program are among the activities. The park is also a birder's paradise, and with eight miles of rolling trails, it's a great place to hike, bike or ski cross-country. The tobogganing and sledding hills are awesome. It's a 45-minute drive from downtown. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gambling in an IRS building |
1300 John C. Lodge Freeway Detroit, MI 48226 United States +1 313 393 7777 / +1 877 888 2121 http://detroit.mgmgrand.com/ |
Looking to bring the allure of Las Vegas to the Motor City, the MGM Grand brings their quality gaming tables and machines to downtown Detroit. This casino doesn't hedge its bets, featuring over 4,500 slot and video poker machines, 90 gaming tables, and a premier poker room to satisfy those with the Hold 'Em fever. Situated on the bottom floor of the MGM Grand Detroit hotel, the casino is surrounded by great restaurants and shops to spend your winnings in. What happens in Vegas now happens in Detroit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Haven For Lost Sailors |
170 E Jefferson Avenue Detroit, MI 48226 United States +1 313 259 2206 http://www.marinerschurchofdet... |
Dating to the 1840s, Mariners Church was modeled after seamen's chapels on the U.S. East Coast. The Gothic structure has services on Sunday morning and at noon on Thursdays. It is often the site of funerals of Detroit civic notables. The church's mission is to serve Great Lakes sailors and their families, and nautical images festoon the interior. Bells toll whenever a life is lost on the lakes. They most famously rang 29 times in November 1975 with the sinking of an ore ship in Lake Superior, an event immortalized in the popular Gordon Lightfoot song "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald." The church was moved 900 feet after World War II to make way for Detroit's Civic Center buildings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Temple of grandeur |
500 Temple St Detroit, MI 48201 United States +1 313 832 7100 http://themasonic.com/ |
The largest Masonic Temple in the world, this ornate 14-story building opened in 1926. For decades its 5,000-seat, acoustically rich and intimate auditorium served as Detroit's choicest venue for concerts, opera and plays. Now that it has plenty of competition, the auditorium hosts only sporadic events. The impressive building has 1,037 rooms, including ten decorative period lodge rooms; a Scottish Rite Cathedral that seats 1,600 people and has rich ceiling carvings and colors; and a 17,500-square-foot drill hall with a floating floor laid atop felt cushions. It's a Detroit landmark. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Max M. Fisher Music Center-- Detroit Symphony Orchestra |
3711 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48201 United States +1 313 576 5111 (Box Office) http://www.detroitsymphony.com |
Founded in 1914, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra is one of the United States' most prestigious and accessible orchestras. In 2003, it launched the Max M. Fisher Music Center, a performing arts complex, which has become a popular venue for musical concerts of various genres, including some of the most popular jazz concerts in town. The Max houses the famous Orchestra Hall, the Music Box, Atrium and Allesee Hall. Excellent acoustics and state-of-the-art facilities make every performance memorable. The Max also has facilities to host conferences, private concerts, banquets and weddings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Meadow Brook Hall |
Oakland University 2200 N Squirrel Road Rochester, MI 48309 United States +1 248 370 3140 http://www.meadowbrookhall.org |
Often described as an American castle, Meadow Brook Hall is located on the campus of Oakland University. This 80,000-square-foot, 110-room Tudor mansion was inspired by English manor houses. It was completed in 1929 as a home for Matilda Dodge Wilson, widow of automobile pioneer John Dodge and of lumber baron Alfred Wilson. The home has 39 chimneys and is elaborately crafted with hand-carved wood, ceramic art tile, molded ceilings and ornate fixtures. In the Hall is an extensive collection of lavish paintings, sculptures, furniture and other art objects. Daily tours are USD15 for adults, USD10 for ages 62 and over, free for children under 12. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An English Gothic Cathedral |
8000 Woodward Avenue Chandler Detroit, MI 48202 United States +1 313 875 7407 http://www.metroumc.org/ |
The Metropolitan United Methodist is well known for their multi-cultural, multi-racial acceptance, this congregation also has the largest Pipe Organ in the State of Michigan, the stained glass windows are beautiful and this church is perhaps the best known Methodist Church from Michigan. The church is structured in the English Gothic style, built from a distinctive ochre granite from Massachusetts. It is built in a traditional cruciform design with a gabled roof. To worship here is quite an experience and one you won't likely forget. People are friendly, parking is ample. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mexico In Detroit!!! |
2630 Bagley Street Detroit, MI 48216 United States +1 313 967 9898 http://www.mexicantown.org/ |
Mexicantown Community Development Corporation is a beautiful example of community development to take care of the Hispanic community by providing opportunities of small business and skilled positions. The community includes residents, business owners and community and business development experts. Various programs are conducted to promote the Mexicantown. Mexican culture, Latin traditions, imported and handcrafted merchandise and authentic food to regional shoppers and residents all this and more can be experienced at Mexican town International Welcome Center and Mercado which attracts 1 million tourist annually. So get a taste of Mexican culture in Detroit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Walled Garden of History |
1900 E Jefferson Ave Detroit, MI 48207 United States +1 313 259 6363 http://www.detroitgardencenter... |
Detroit's oldest extant brick home is a federal-style row house built between 1834 and 1848 by Christopher Moross. For many years, it has been the home of the Detroit Garden Center. The house features a beautiful old-fashioned walled garden. Gardening buffs will enjoy an extensive reference library focused on gardening arts and a fascinating gift shop. Gardening classes also are offered. It's a short drive from downtown. To tour the entire home, call ahead and make an appointment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stevie's presence |
2648 W Grand Blvd Detroit, MI 48208 United States +1 313 875 2264 http://www.motownmuseum.com |
Welcome to Hitstville USA; home to the world famous music label, Motown records, the largest independent label in the world. The owner of the label, Berry Gordy Jr. promoted artists, such as Smokey Robinson, The Miracles, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Jackson Five, Rare Earth and many more. The museum is located in the restored house of Berry and put together by his sister Ester Gordy Edwards in 1985 as a museum. One can browse through the gallery and even check out the famous Studio A, where many hits were recorded. So, step back in time and learn how a small studio in America created some of the world's biggest stars. Guided tours are available. Admission prices for adults are $8 and children (below 12) are $5. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Winter harness racing |
301 S Center St. Detroit, MI 48167 United States +1 248 349 1000 http://www.northvilledowns.com/ |
This charming little track in the western suburb of Northville is the winter site for harness racing in the Detroit area. Racing begins in October, as soon as Hazel Park Raceway closes, and continues to the beginning of April. With some exceptions, racing is five nights a week, with the track dark Wednesdays and Sundays. Bettors can wager on other races from around the country. Admission is USD2, with an additional USD2 for the clubhouse. Views of the track are better in the 3,000-seat grandstand than in the 1,500-seat clubhouse. The track has been in operation since 1944, but renovations have kept it modern-looking. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gem Returned to Splendor |
3711 Woodward Ave Detroit, MI 48201 United States +1 313 576 5111 (Box Office) http://www.detroitsymphony.com |
One of Detroit's few treasures saved from the wrecking ball by ardent preservationists, Orchestra Hall, the beautifully restored home of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, boasts top-notch acoustics and a fascinating history. It opened in 1919 and was the home of the symphony until World War II. The symphony could not afford to stay here, so, from 1941 to 1951, it was called the Paradise Theatre and was an acclaimed venue for such jazz greats as Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Count Basie. By 1960, it was abandoned. Benefits and marches saved the hall from destruction, and it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It took 19 years of painstaking renovations, plagued by funding problems, before the hall reopened in 1989. It's a real historical gem. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Busy Suburban Arena |
2 Championship Dr Detroit, MI 48326 United States +1 248 377 0100 http://www.palacenet.com/ |
The Palace of Auburn Hills is a huge modern arena rising starkly up out of the suburban fields north of Detroit. It opened in 1988 as the new home of the Detroit Pistons. It now hosts four other sports teams. It is also a top venue for large-audience concerts, stage shows and other events. The Palace is surrounded by a huge parking lot and prone to traffic jams, but inside it is a superior facility for large events. It has been named "Arena of the Year" seven times by the entertainment trade publication Performance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pottery Famed for Beautiful Objects |
10125 E Jefferson Ave Detroit, MI 48214 United States +1 313 822 0954 http://www.pewabic.com/ |
One of Detroit's most famous arts institutions, this is one of the few potteries still in operation that dates to the era of the Arts & Crafts Movement in America. The 1907 Tudor Revival Building is a National Historic Landmark and a living museum preserving and displaying the work of founder Mary Chase Perry Stratton and subsequent Pewabic artists. Distinctive handcrafted ceramic wares produced here are part of many public buildings, homes and museum collections. The pottery produces custom-made tile for residential projects such as fireplaces and for commercial applications. The gallery has changing exhibits in the ceramic arts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Key Station on Underground Railroad |
441 Monroe Street Detroit, MI 48226 United States +1 313 961 0920 http://www.secondbaptistdetroi... |
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 church was an early advocate of suffrage for blacks and helped dozens of other local black churches get organized. Now it is an important historical landmark, as well as a vibrant community center. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic & Spiritual Treasure |
1000 Ste. Anne St Detroit, MI 48216 United States +1 313 496 1701 http://www.ste-anne.org/ |
The second oldest Catholic Church in the United States, Ste. Anne's was founded in 1701 shortly after Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac dedicated Fort Pontchartrain. The current church, located near the Ambassador Bridge, is the eighth Ste. Anne's and dates to 1886. It's a finely detailed Gothic structure with flying buttresses (unusual in the United States) 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 a second mass on Sundays in Spanish. This is one of the city's greatest architectural and historic treasures. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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