 Detroit is the largest city in Michigan. The city is located on the Detroit River, north of Windsor, Ontario. Founded in 1701 by French fur traders, it is currently the center of an American industrial area. Detroit is also known as the world's traditional automotive center and an important source of popular music — legacies celebrated by the city's two familiar nicknames, Motor City and Motown. In 2005, Detroit ranked as the United State’s 11th most populous city with 887,000 residents. Detroit is currently experiencing a downtown revival with the construction of the Compuware headquarters, a recently renovated Renaissance Center, three gambling casinos, new stadiums and a new RiverWalk. The name Detroit is also sometimes used as shorthand for the entire metro Detroit area, a sprawling region with a population of 5. 5 million.
Spectacular Strolls leads you through the city’s history and new developments — along with three trips to the suburbs for walks at historic homes and learning institutions. History buffs, walking enthusiasts, or suburbanites ready to rediscover Detroit will enjoy Spectacular Strolls. In addition, finding the “hidden treasure” is a fun family activity, engaging all ages and including an educational component.
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Woodward Avenue
Woodward Avenue, the former home of the J.L. Hudson store, has been reborn as a city center — including the glamorous new showcase Campus Martius.
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Belle Isle
Belle Isle was designed by the architect of New York’s Central Park. The entire park has a turn-of-the-century Victorian atmosphere.
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Detroit Cultural Center
Detroit’s cultural center includes a collection of the city’s art, science and historical museums, along with an historic neighborhood.
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Greektown
One of the city’s liveliest neighborhoods, Greektown has been a traditional center of ethnic retailing throughout its 140-year history.
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Wayne State University
Wayne State University annually educates 33,000 students who stroll through 203 acres of landscaped campus walkways and gathering spots.
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Corktown
The area is the oldest surviving neighborhood in Detroit. The architecture ranges from Federal style houses, Italianate commercial buildings and neoGeorgian townhouses to a 1950s elementary school.
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Mexicantown
Mexicantown attracts suburban and Canadian tourists seeking good ethnic food in a festive atmosphere.
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Foxtown
Foxtown is an exciting blend of old and new – restored theaters, new sports stadiums and more.
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Eastern Market
Eastern Market is the largest flower bedding market in the world and an important center for fresh produce in southeast Michigan.
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RiverWalk
The spectacular new International RiverWalk celebrates the waterway connecting the U.S. and Canada.
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New Center Area
The Fisher Building, considered an Art Deco masterpiece, sits in the heart of the New Center.
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Jefferson Avenue
Jefferson is the main drag in the Motor City. It contains beautiful public art and has recently undergone some spectacular landscape renovation.
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Ford House
The Edsel and Eleanor Ford House embodies elegance and grace from a remarkable era — featuring exquisite architecture and breathtaking lakefront grounds.
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Meadow Brook Hall
Tour an American castle — the fourth largest historic house museum in the United States and the former residence of Matilda Dodge Wilson.
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Cranbrook
Cranbrook is a world-leading center of education, science and art in Bloomfield Hills and includes magnificent gardens and architecture.
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