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Put your pedal to the metal in Detroit

Detroit is fueled by its industrial legacy and passion for soulful music. The birthplace of the motor car and Motown sound, the largest city in Michigan runs on high octane offering a wide range of activities and urban architecture that dominates the city’s skyline.

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The Motor City’s top landmarks

Being the oldest city in the Midwest, Detroit has a rich architectural heritage found in its renowned skyscrapers and historic buildings. The Whitney House is a source of pride among locals and is a perfect showcase of intricate Romanesque Revival elements. The 1920s left their mark on Detroit’s cityscape through the Art Deco-style Fischer Building and the iconic Fox Theater. Bricktown area boasts the Wayne County building, another historical gem. Visitors must not set aside the chance to see more of the city’s landmarks like Detroit Zoo, Renaissance Center, Cranbrook Gardens and Belle Isle. Detroit has a lot of hotels where you can stay in and you can find more about that at Reservations.com

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History’s cherished city

Many historical facets of Detroit can be seen inside its museums. You can find the most extensive collection of information and artifacts recalling African slave trade at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Just right next to it are two more of Detroit’s cultural powerhouses – the Science Center and the Institute of Arts.  Right in the heart of downtown is Detroit Historical Museum that highlights the names, faces, and places that made the city what it is today. A visit to Detroit is not complete without a nostalgic trip the Motown Historical Museum, where legends like Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, The Supremes and The Jackson 5 are immortalized through rare and precious memorabilia.

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Cultural treasures near Detroit

Beyond Detroit, there are trip-worthy places as well, especially if you want to see one of America’s greatest historical attractions. The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village in Dearborn houses an outstanding collection of automobiles and airplanes that pay homage to the pioneering spirit of Motor City’s most celebrated personality. The Henry Ford Estate should not be missed due to its wide variety of attractions for both adults and children.

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Peter is a freelance writer with more than eight years of experience covering topics in politics. He was one of the guys that were here when the foreignspolicyi.org started.