Top 10 best tourist places in Detroit, United States

By We Find You Go - 2017-10-28

Detroit, the city of Michigan USA is fantastic city on US-Canada border. This populous city is a chic blend of both local and international culture. This city owns extraordinary river views and plentiful fabulous museums. High-rise buildings, archetypical constructions and historic preservation provoke travelers towards it. Tourists of Detroit can be pleased with inspiring cityscape and breathtaking seascapes. History, art, culture and recreational activities, all you can find here that is enough stuff to celebrate your vacations.

10) Belle Isle Island

Belle Isle is the small but stunning island situated in the Detroit River between Canada and US. This island park is three miles long and one mile wide. Belle Isle Island is home to lively Belle Isle Aquarium and entertaining Belle Isle Conservatory. Kids as well as adults will enjoy its Nature Zoo. There are plentiful things to do on this awesome island. Biking, hiking and picnicking are most enjoyable activities on this Island Park. If you are planning a trip to Detroit then must put this place in your list.

9) Eastern Market

The fascinating and historic Eastern Market covers 4.5 acres. This market was opened as Farmers market in 1841 then expanded over the years. This commercial area has very good collection of shops having fresh fruits and vegetables. Eastern Market is considered much mobbed area of Detroit on Saturday mornings. Harvested fresh foods and locally grown from Michigan farms are also available in this well-known market of Detroit. A number of studios and galleries are opened now in this area where you can appreciate the talent of artists.

8) Detroit Institute of Arts

Detroit Institute of Arts is located in Midtown Detroit with extensive selection of art pieces in it. Visitors, who come here, spend hours wandering around and watching the paintings. This world class art place has almost 100 superb galleries containing mesmerizing artifacts. Detroit Institute of Arts offers many family-oriented programs like live music performances, puppet shows and several art workshops. Many classy fairs and exhibitions are held in this museum to entertain tourists. A decent café is also part of this museum where you can have tasteful coffee and desserts.

7) Detroit Historical Museum

Detroit Historical Museum is amazing place located in Cultural Center Historic District. This museum depicts the story of this city from early days to the present. There is too much to explore over there including model railways and 19^th century stores. This interesting and informative museum has a lot of nice displays. History lovers will have a great experience in the exhibitions of this wonderful area. This is a true gem in the city of Detroit toured by many groups and educational institutes to gain knowledge.

6) Fox Theater

The dramatic Fox Theater is a performing arts center in Detroit. This movie palace has more than 5000 seats. Its interior architecture is adorable and fascinating. This grand theatre has restaurant areas and bars. Fox Theater has honor to host a number of popular and biggest names in the show businesses. WWE Hall of Fame ceremony in 2007 was held at this magnificent location. Many Motown artists have privilege to perform live at this royal filmy place on different annual events. The surroundings of Fox Theater is named as Fox Town.

5) Dossin Great Lakes Museum

Dossin Great Lakes Museum is an aquatic museum on Belle Isle Island of Detroit. This exciting place is both historic as well as educational. Exotic views of seascape are really impressive of this site. There is an incredible old wooden ship parlor. This maritime museum exhibits the huge well known collection of scale model ships in the world and also a worth watching place with children because they have good interactive activities to do. Great Lakes Gallery within the museum portrays the marine history of Detroit.

4) The Henry Ford

Henry Ford is the largest indoor-outdoor museum complex in USA. This huge museum is designated as National Historic Landmark. It exhibits Wright Brothers bicycle shop, Abraham Lincoln’s chair and Thomas Edison’s Laboratory. It covers 12 acres site and contains enormous collection of automobiles, locomotives, aircrafts and antique machinery. Henry Ford has exclusive selection of different eras that’s why it is also named as Museum of American Innovation. Each year it is visited by 1.6 million people. Detroit is lucky to have this monument and luckier are the people who plan to visit this place.

3) Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne is located on the Detroit River from where Canadian shore is just a mile away. This historic site is spread over 96 acres. This ancient fort has beautiful and calm surroundings. In old times this was used for different military purposes. But it was remodeled time to time. History enthusiasts admire this landmark of Detroit because there is a lot to delve into. Partially original limestone barracks buildings are opened to visit for the tourists. This amazing place is open for visitors only on weekend (Saturday and Sunday).

2) Ford Piquette Avenue Plant

Ford Piquette Avenue Plant is home to antique automotive industry in the world. Obsolete car models are displayed there that will astonish you. Auto lovers stray and wander at this place for hours as this was a former auto factory. There is a lot to learn about the revolution of this industry from this historic place.  This legendary site has a room where remarkable Ford Model T was created. There are three floors of this museum and on the second floor office of great Henry Ford is located.

1) Detroit International Riverfront

Detroit International Riverfront is point of temptation for travelers of Detroit. This enthralling place has many spots of entertainment which makes it popular. It is stretched in between Ambassador Bridge and Belle Isle. Many delicious food points, family parks and shops, altogether make this riverfront fascinating. Detroit International Riverfront is the hallmark of city where you can enjoy a trip of cruise ship. Numbers of tourists amuse themselves with the stunning night view of this beautiful area. This is an ideal venue for annual events and festivals.