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Founded in 1701 as "la Ville d'Etroit"—the City at the Straits—Detroit is one of the Midwest's oldest cities. Originally a strategic Native American and French trading post, by the mid-19th century the city was compared to Paris because of its scenic parks and beautiful architecture. The 20th century saw Detroit's evolution into the modern Motor City, the city that put the world on wheels.
Detroit Hotels
In addition to those in downtown Detroit, accommodations are available in suburban Novi, Southfield, and Troy, with their high concentration of corporate...read more
Detroit Restaurants
Each wave of immigrants to Detroit has made a culinary mark: You'll find soul food in the inner city, a vibrant Mexican community on the West Side, and...read more
Things To Do in Detroit
Founded in the early 18th century, the Midwest's oldest...read more
Travel Deals in Detroit
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Detroit Experiences
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In every sense of the word, Henry Ford was a complex man. On one hand, he may have contributed more than any other individual besides his friend... Read more
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Detroit casts a long shadow over downtown Windsor, Ontario, its Canadian neighbor to the south (yes, south). Just across the Detroit River, Windsor... Read more
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Cruises
The world's premier river cruise company, Viking River Cruises, is poised to invoke its inner Viking as Read more
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Discounts on golf are often available for resort guests and for those who book tee times on the web, as Read more
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Arriving:· Forums Trip Reports
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Over the past few years i have done a lot of traveling throughout the united states and have come to one conclusion. Read more
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My friend and I just took a 5 day road trip leaving NYC travelling to the midwest, stopping off in Detroit Michigan to visit family and attend a book signing event. Read more
·Michigan Forum
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We are a family of four, myself, husband and kids 19 and 15 and are looking to spend a week in either Douglas or Saugatuk Mi in end of July - beginning of August this year. Read more
