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Address: 555 E Lafayette St, DEtroit, MI 48226
Located in one of Detroit's more high profile ethnic neighborhoods, the Greektown Casino is one of the region's most modern gaming facilities. As you enter the casino via East Lafayette Street, take some time to admire the upscale setting – an impressive glass atrium, elegant decor, expansive wall murals, and a...
Category: Museums - Detroit Attractions & Activities
Address: 21400 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI 48124
Tour the center that celebrates the accomplishments of individuals throughout history who have contributed to the growth and expansion of the worldwide motor vehicle industry. It features a full-size replica of the world's first gas powered car as well as a mural that chronicles automotive history. Hands-on exhibits...
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Address: 20900 Oakwood Blvd, The Henry Ford, Dearborn, MI 48124
Although you may think this library and archives documents only automobile-related data, its scope is much broader, encompassing American manufacturing in many arenas. Built initially from Henry Ford's book collection, the research center also includes information on industrial design, trade publications, business...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Detroit Attractions & Activities
Address: E Congress St at Beaubien St, to E Fort St, Detroit, MI 48226
Extending from East Congress to East Fort, this impressive stretch of brick buildings is noteworthy for housing a cornucopia of restaurants, popular nightspots, and trendy boutiques, all products of the city's on-going urban revival initiative. Aside from renovated storefronts and brick facades, the neighborhood is...
Category: Detroit Attractions & Activities
Address: 800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
This latter-day incarnation of one of Detroit's oldest parks has become a favorite leisuretime destination in the midst of downtown. At just over an acre in size, it's packed with gardens, fountains, memorial sculptures, lawns, performance stages, and even a cold-weather skating rink. The park also boasts a marker...
Category: Detroit Attractions & Activities
Address: 960 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48207
This 19th century church is a beautiful example of Gothic Revival architecture. Gordon Lloyd, a Michigan native who designed several churches throughout the state, designed Christ Church. A Tiffany stained glass window depicts the legend of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, and another pays tribute to the family of the...
Category: Museums - Detroit Attractions & Activities
Address: 100 Strand Dr, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, MI 48207
Located on Belle Isle Park, this maritime museum features a working submarine periscope and allows you a close up view of ship traffic on the Detroit River. Displays cover such topics as the Storm of 1913 (the worst storm to ever hit the Great Lakes), prohibition-era Detroit, and artifacts and treasures from a range...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Detroit Attractions & Activities
Address: 20900 Oakwood Blvd, The Henry Ford, Dearborn, MI 48124
Visitors can get a glimpse into one of Ford's industrial production facilities (named for its setting along the Rouge River) on this five-part tour. The entire excursion (buses shuttle folks to and from the site, running 20-30 minutes each way) includes videos of the factory itself, along with the auto-making process....
Category: Parks & Attractions - Detroit Attractions & Activities
Address: 100 Renaissance Ctr, GM Renaissance Center, Level A, Detroit, MI 48265
You haven't "been" to Detroit unless you've paid a visit to the GM Renaissance Center, the city's most recognizable – and looming – landmark. The complex's best-known resident is General Motors, whose world headquarters is located here. In an effort to stimulate new interest in Detroit's downtown, the company opened...
Category: Detroit Attractions & Activities
Address: 500 Griswold St, Griswold at Congress, Detroit, MI 48226
Colorful tiles in the Arts and Crafts style and terra cotta colored brick decorate the exterior of this 32-story Art Deco skyscraper. Built during the Roaring '20s, this bank building reflects the financial excess of the time. The stunning main lobby is saturated with color and patterns. Geometric Indian motifs...
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