Detroit Skyline: View from Canada
Let’s start this journey in Detroit. Whether you have to take a short road trip or plan a family vacation, Detroit, Michigan is no longer just the leader in automotive production. Its newly restructured developments, breathtaking skyline and historical landmarks make this city a popular site for tourists.
At the heart of Southeast Michigan, Detroit is located right on the Detroit River. Imagine being so close to another country you can see it. Well, looking out over the water, you can actually see Canada and the Ambassador Bridge. From Belle Isle you can see the stunning Detroit skyline peaking with the GM logo-ed Renaissance Center—known to Detroiters as the RenCen.
Have you had your dose of culture today? Detroit is a cultural melting pot filled with little communities inside of the city. They’ve got Mexicantown, Greektown, Hockeytown and no one can forget Motown! Get great food, entertainment, sports and music within minutes from each other.
Detroit also has its fair share of culturally diverse museums. Check out the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and the famous Motown Historical Museum which includes the popular Hitsville U.S.A. recording studio.
Take a stroll down Woodward Avenue through Detroit’s Entertainment District. Filled with nightclubs, opera houses and theaters, Woodward Ave. is also home to Comerica Park where the Tigers play and Ford Field which houses the Detroit Lions’ games.
Need a break from the hustle and bustle of the city streets? Take a ride over to one of Detroit’s suburban towns. Throughout Metropolitan Detroit you’ll find the Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak, the Palace of Auburn Hills and the Somerset Collection of Troy.
So plan a trip to Detroit and enjoy this multi-faceted historical landmark. Bring the family, bring the dog and bring your enthusiasm!
