See what the experts are saying about Detroit. Get expert advice on how to get there, what to see and more.
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Introduction
Los Angeles may have perfected urban sprawl, but Detroit invented it. Although the landscape is mostly flat, recreational opportunities abound, most of them centered around water. To the northeast of the city sprawls Lake St. Clair, a shallow... Continue reading »
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History
Detroit was founded in 1701 by the French explorer and fur trapper Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac. He established a European settlement called Fort Pontchartrain, named after a French count. It was located along the strait, detroit in French, w... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Detroit's accommodations are scattered across a sprawling area, so many travelers find it most convenient to stay downtown, near the airport or in nearby Dearborn. Downtown Because downtown has suffered so many decades of decline, the c... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Few people know it, but Detroit is one of the best places for eating out in the United States. The great restaurants are not concentrated in a few spots, but are found throughout the metropolitan region. Getting off the beaten track and findi... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
With its rich history of musical innovation and a booming automotive industry, it is little wonder that Detroit entertainment choices should revolve around cars and concerts. The Motor City is also one of the world's most sports-crazy cities.... Continue reading »
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Tours
When it comes to sightseeing, Detroit is largely a do-it-yourself city. The city's attractions are spread so far apart that it's hard for tour bus operators to fashion an itinerary. Walking tours haven't caught on because the city has not tak... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There Air Detroit Metropolitan Wayne county Airport (DTW) DTW is located just minutes from downtown and services the following airlines: Air Canada ( +1 888 247 2266/ http://www.aircanada.ca/ ) American ( +1 800 433 7300/... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Detroit State: Michigan Country: United States Detroit by the Numbers: Population: 951,270 Elevation: 633 feet Average Annual Rainfall: 32.3 inches Average Annual Snowfall: 41.1 inches Average January Temperature: 31 degrees... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Detroit rolled out the red carpet when Super Bowl XL came to town in January 2006, and the city's renaissance continues. Dozens of new restaurants and clubs dot the downtown landscape; abandoned buildings have been replaced with high-rise lux... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There By Plane -- The Detroit Metropolitan Airport (www.metroairport.com), 35 miles southwest of downtown, is a hub for Northwest Airlines (tel. 800/225-2525). Cab service to downtown costs $39. By Train -- Amtrak (tel. 800/USA-... Continue reading »
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