Detroit Michigan: Top Source for Incredible Travel Guides and Things to Do While Saving You Time and Money
Detroit Michigan | By Sherry Trautman | Traveling Michigan
Detroit, Michigan is home to a shocking amount of things to do, restaurants to try, museums to explore and fun galore! We have DAY TRIPS, tours, tips and so many fun things to do in the famous Motor City! LET'S GO!
Downtown Detroit is enjoying the most dynamic growth in decades – more than $5 billion of new development has taken shape over the course of the last few years.
From tours to museums to restaurants, this magnificent Motor City is just begging to be discovered. So let's dive in together and start exploring! Are you ready? Here we go!
Walking and Driving Tours of the Top Things to See in Detroit
Discover Detroit's Exciting History!
Discover the exciting history of Detroit! From destruction to toasting to a bright new future!
It's important to understand the city's history so we can respect where it's been and raise a toast to where it's going.
Detroit Historical Museum
See 300 years of Detroit's rich history at the Detroit Historical Museum
Discover the Gallery of Innovation, the Kid Rock Music Lab, the Underground Railroad, and more!
Detroit Attractions Worth Seeing Today
Detroit Attractions: 6 Bizarre and Amazing Places To Visit Today
From eclectic art exhibits to colorful alleyways, we've got some bizarre places for you to visit today!
The Fist
The Little-Known Story Behind the Massive Joe Lewis Fist
Just for a bit, we need to step back in time to when Hitler was marching into Austria. It was 1938 and ...
Detroit's Art Scene is Growing!
Detroit Institute of Arts
Seriously, who doesn't like mummies, ancient churches, 2 story murals and astounding architecture?! GO TODAY!
Detroit's Heidelberg Project
See who can spot the strangest items: A larger than life Homer Simpson? A polka dot house?
Detroit's Exciting Transportation and Innovation Museums
Detroit museums offer so many diverse and hands-on ways to learn about our automotive history: past, present and future.
Henry Ford Museum
Don't Miss These Top 8 Must-Sees During Your Visit to the Henry Ford Museum
See presidential vehicles, trains, futuristic homes, machinery, musical instruments and the restored Rosa Parks Bus.
Greenfield Village
Turn Back the Clock to When Model T's, Thomas Edison and the Wright Brothers Were Making History!
Ride on a steam train, see Thomas Edison's lab, peek into the Wright Brother's bicycle shop and see glassblowing!
Henry Ford Rouge Factory Tour
Rouge Factory Tour: Be the First to See New Ford F-150 Trucks Being Built on the Assembly Line
Get an insider view on how America’s most iconic truck, the Ford F-150 is produced!
Ford Piquette Plant
Visit the Ford Piquette Plant to discover the birthplace of the Model T and the start of modern manufacturing!
Detroit Auto Show
The Detroit Auto Show-It's more than a car show, it's entertainment for the whole family! All terrain vehicle rides, fudge shops, VR experiences and concept vehicles! Plus we have lots of in-the-know tips you should know before you go. Click here for freakin' great tips!
Stunning Detroit Architecture
When visiting these stunning buildings, please keep in mind they are places of business, study and worship. Keep your visiting time to a minimum, voices low and be respectful of residents in these locations especially if you are taking photos.
The Detroit Public Library is home to absolutely exquisite architecture and resources for Detroit residents.
Tour the Fisher Building with Pure Detroit’s guided tours to discover discover the history of the building and see amazing views of the city skyline!
Detroit Pistons Performance Center is part of a huge revitalization project in Detroit.
- Ste. Anne de Detroit is the second oldest continuously operating Catholic parish in America.
- Guardian Building
- Penobscot Building
Detroit Day Trip Itinerary-The Ultimate Guide
OMG! We had an amazing day exploring a small slice of the city when we were there for the International Auto Show.
We explored the Guardian Building, the Renaissance Building and a restaurant you are definitely going to want to check out for yourself.
We have lots of tips to help you make the bet of your Detroit Day Trip!
Belle Isle
Belle Isle Park is a 2.5-mile-long, 982-acre island
park, located in the Detroit River. Almost one third of the island is a
natural wooded area that is home to a wide variety of small animals and
birds. The park features a number of historic public landmarks. What a
hidden gem!
- Belle Isle Conservatory
- Belle Isle Aquarium
- James Scott Memorial Fountain
- Belle Isle Nature Center
- Dossin Great Lakes Museum
- Public Swimming and Beach
- Giant Slide
- Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse
- Golf Range
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Detroit Airport, DTW
Detroit Airport Maps, Tips and Information.
- Airport terminal addresses, parking maps and valuable information.
- Airline reservation phone numbers
- Airline baggage service phone numbers
Navigate Detroit McNamara Airport Like a PRO!
- Step by step tips to navigate the McNamara Airport
- What to expect at the TSA checkpoint
- Photos of the TSA checkpoint
- How to use the Express Tram
- Dining tips
Go Exploring in Detroit!
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