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Popularly known as Motor City and Motown, Detroit is the Midwest's oldest city. It was founded in 1701 by the French as a fur-trading outpost. The city boasts a rich ethnic makeup and includes rural farming, suburban neighborhoods, chic urban areas, and the excitement of a big city. Known as the "Automobile Capital of the World" and the "Potato Chip Capital of the World," Detroit has a diverse economy. There are nine universities, seven colleges, ten community college campuses, and numerous trade and vocational schools located in the greater Detroit area. Events include the International Freedom Festival, African World Festival, Festival of the Arts, Festival of Trees, and the Detroit Grand Prix.

Belle Isle

Island Park, middle of the Detroit River, Enter by E. Grand Blvd.

Detroit

Michigan

(313) 267-7115

There is 985 acres of an wooden drives and paths, and contains a 5.5-mile drive around the shore. Also there are gardens and monuments.

Belle Isle Aquarium

Belle Isle Park

Detroit

Michigan

(313) 267-7159 or (810) 398-0900

The aquarium was built in 1904. It is one of the oldest aquariums in the nation.

Belle Isle Nature Center

Bell Isle Park

Detroit

Michigan

(313) 267-7157

This environment contains native forests and wetlands. Also, it has displays and pamplets on the nature's scenery.

Belle Isle Zoo

Bell Isle Park

Detroit

Michigan

(313) 267-7160

It's 13 acres and there is a .75-mile elevated walkway of the most incredible sceneries.

Children's Museum

67 E. Kirby Ave.

Detroit

Michigan

(313) 494-1210

It contains a mounted Bengal tiger, a bird room, an art gallery, American Indian artifacts, and more.

Cobo Arena

Riverfront

Detroit

Michigan

(313) 396-7600

Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center

on the riverfront

Detroit

Michigan

(313) 877-8111

It has about 17 acres. Which it is one of the world's largest exhibition buildings.

Detroit Civic Center

Downtown riverfront

Detroit

Michigan

It contains entertainment and trolleys are available to get there.

Detroit Historical Museum

Woodward and Kirby Aves.

Detroit

Michigan

(313) 833-1805

There are educational programs and films are included. They have many collections of toy galleries and more.

Detroit Institute of Arts, The

Woodward and Farnsworth Aves.

Detroit

Michigan

(313) 833-7900

The development of art from ancient to modern times is traced. It has showings of films.

Detroit Public Library

Woodward and Kirby Aves.

Detroit

Michigan

(313) 833-1000

It is an Italian Renaissance building that is white Vermont marble. There are many rooms to visit there.

Detroit Science Center

5020 John R. St. at Warren Ave.

Detroit

Michigan

(313) 577-8400

It shows OMNIMAX films. It's a 66.5-foot-tall screen. The exhibits present solar energy, laser light, and holograms.

Diamond Jack's River Tours

Hart Plaza and St. Aubin Park Marina

Detroit

Michigan

(313) 843-7676

It is an 2-hour narrated cruise on a former Mackinac Island ferry, which takes passengers along Michigan and Canadian shores and more.

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

Bell Isle Park

Detroit

Michigan

(313) 267-6440

The anchor from the Edmund Fitzgerald was recovered from the Detroit River. It is displayed in the yard at the museum.

Fisher Mansion

383 Lenox

Detroit

Michigan

(313) 331-6740

It is a Spanish-style estate on the banks of the Detroit River. It was completed in 1927, which was several millions of dollars.

Grand Circus Park

Adams and Woodward Aves.

Detroit

Michigan

It has fountains, trolleys, and more.

Joe Louis Arena

next to Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center

Detroit

Michigan

(313) 396-7600

It is the home of the Detroit Red Wings hockey team. It is used for ice shows, concerts, and circuses.

Maybury Living Farm

Eight Mile Road., Marbury Urban State Park

Detroit

Michigan

(248) 349-8390

There is a petting area, which contains rabbits, horses, and chickens. There are exhibits of crops, seeds, and animals.

Motown Historical Museum

2648 W. Grand Blvd.

Detroit

Michigan

(313) 875-2264

It was originated built in the 1960s.

Museum of African American History

301 Frederick Douglass

Detroit

Michigan

(313) 833-9800

The museum has paintings and artifacts of African experience.

Old Mariners' Church

170 E. Jefferson Ave.

Detroit

Michigan

(313) 259-2206

The church was built in 1849. The church was originally on Woodward Ave. It moved to an better location in 1955 to create a way for the construction of the civic center.

Old Mariners' Church

170 E. Jefferson Ave.

Detroit

Michigan

(313) 259-2206

The church was built in 1849. The church was originally on Woodward Ave. It moved to an better location in 1955 to create a way for the construction of the civic center.

Pewabic Pottery

10125 E. Jefferson Ave.

Detroit

Michigan

(313) 822-0954

It has a gallery, workshop, ceramics museum, and a studio. There is a collection of historic work by Mary Chase Perry Stratton.

Renaissance Center

waterfront, downtown

Detroit

Michigan

(313) 568-5600

The five glass towers include a hotel, restaurants, offices, shops and theaters.

Whitcomb Conservatory

Bell Isle Park

Detroit

Michigan

(313) 267-7133 or 267-7134

It contains cactuses, ferns and palms, also one of the largest publicly owned orchid collections in the country.

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