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Bisected by the scenic Detroit River, the city of Detroit, in the state of Michigan, is known throughout the world as the home of the car industry. Detroit is often referred to as simply 'The Motor City' and amongst Detroit's many popular tourist attractions are the Henry Ford Car Museum and a number of classic car collections, although there is so much more to Detroit than motor cars.

Detroit's skyline is dominated by a number of modern towers, including the spectacular Renaissance Center and Hart Plaza. Over recent years, Detroit has seen a resurgence in popularity and much of Detroit has now been renovated and restored, with a good selection of hotels and accommodation.




Hotels in Detroit are particularly concentrated around Bricktown, the Cultural Center Historic District, Eastern Market, Greektown, Rivertown / Civic Center and the Theater District. Detroit contains all levels of accommodation, ranging from budget motels to the most luxurious, swanky hotels. More information on Detroit Hotels.

There are many well-stocked Detroit tourist information outlets, situated in and around Detroit city center, and also at Detroit Airport (DTW). These Detroit tourist information centers offer a wealth of tourism and tourist information, including detailed information about Detroit's many tourist attractions, sightseeing tours, restaurants in Detroit, transportation options and general Detroit tourism and tourist information.

Detroit has many world-class tourist attractions, including the Detroit Public Library - worth a visit for its extensive Burton Historical Collection; the Detroit Science Center - state-of-the-art entertainment combined with high-tech gadgets and an IMAX theater; the Eastern Market - a vast, covered farmers' market held every Saturday; Detroit Zoo - one of the country's best zoos, using natural barriers and landscaped habitats; Belle Isle - actually designed by the creator of Central Park in New York, containing the Belle Isle Aquarium and the Belle Isle Zoo; Cranbrook Gardens - surrounding Cranbrook Mansion, featuring colorful flower beds and an Oriental garden; and the Renaissance Center - Detroit's most eye-catching landmark, housing the General Motors world headquarters, numerous shops, cinemas and restaurants.

Other popular attractions and landmarks in Detroit include the David Whitney House - a wonderful example of Romanesque Revival architecture, housing a popular restaurant; Detroit's Fischer Building - an Art Deco building containing stunning marble mosaics; the Fox Theater Building - a 10-story, steel framed construction with an auditorium seating more than 5,000 people; Hart Plaza - hosting many of Detroit's largest festivals, such as the world-famous Ford Montreux Jazz Festival; and the Wayne County Building - the oldest intact Italian Renaissance edifice in Detroit , standing next to chic boutiques, top night spots and many fashionable restaurants. More information on Detroit Tourist Attractions and Detroit Landmarks.

Detroit also contains many excellent museums and art galleries in Detroit city center, providing interesting information on the history of Detroit and many other exhibitions. Some of the most important museums and art galleries in Detroit include the African American History Museum - the world's largest African museum; Detroit's Children's Museum - a superb family museum containing a Planetarium; the Cranbrook Institute of Science - with numerous arts and science information; the Detroit Historical Museum - celebrating many interesting aspects of Detroit's rich history; the Greystone International Hall of Fame / Jazz Museum - showcasing Detroit's history and jazz legacy; the Motown Historical Museum - celebrating the history of Motown music; and the Detroit Institute of Arts - the fifth-largest museum in the USA, housing more than 65,000 artworks. More information on Detroit Museums and Detroit Art Galleries.

Tourist attractions located close to Detroit include Ann Arbor - to the west of downtown Detroit, filled with cultural and historical attractions; the Automotive Hall of Fame - overflowing with history, educational information and transportation memorabilia, together with state-of-the-art interactive attractions; the Henry Ford Estate - in nearby Dearborn, a huge 56-room mansion once the family home of Henry Ford; and the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village - close to Detroit and the region's most prestigious tourist attractions, showcasing historic airplanes, automobiles, homes and Thomas Edison's laboratory. More information on Attractions Nearby Detroit.

Detroit Airports Guide - useful Detroit Airport (DTW) information.

More Detroit Information / Fast Facts and Orientation -

• Country: United States of America (USA)
• Location: Wayne County, Michigan (MI)
• Status: city, county seat
• Area: approximately 139 square miles / 360 square kilometers
• Population: approximately 1 million
• Language: American English
• Currency: US Dollar (USD)
• Time zone: GMT - 5 hours Eastern Standard Time (daylight saving time is observed)
• Country dialing code: +1
• Telephone area code: 248, 313, 734, 810 or 947
• Religion: various religions
• Average daily January temperature: 0ºC / 32ºF
• Average daily July temperature: 29ºC / 84ºF

 
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