Motown Museum
The historic Motown Records headquarters and recording studio house this museum. You can view a vast array of historic corporate relics, pictures, outfits, and more. For anyone who wants to learn more about music history, this is an absolute must-see. Located at: 2648 W Grand Boulevard, 2648 Berry Gordy Jr. Boulevard.
Henry Ford Museum
The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation highlights the close relationship between Detroit’s automotive history and American history. This immersive experience is ideal for anyone who is a car fanatic, and it makes a great family outing with plenty of activities for all members of the family.
“The Fist” of Joe Louis
“The Fist” monument, honoring the late professional boxer Joe Louis, is another iconic piece that shouts Detroit history. In honor of Joe Louis’s dedication to the battle for racial equality, the monument honors the force of his blow both inside and beyond the ring.
The Heidelberg Project
Artist Tyree Guyton founded The Heidelberg Project in the McDougall-Hunt neighborhood in 1986. What was once a collection of abandoned lots and homes has been transformed into an amazing outdoor art show by the initiative, which uses objects like shoes, tires, clothing, and even TVs to create an ever-changing artistic experience.
Detroit Historical Museum
The Detroit Historial Museum, located in Midtown Detroit, is a one-stop shop for everything related to Detroit’s illustrious history, including fast cars and Motown music. For anyone looking to learn more about this amazing city, this is a terrific place to visit.
The average daily maximum temperature in Detroit during the winter is roughly 36°F, and 60% of the time it is gloomy or overcast.
– Detroit is known as the “Motor City”.
– The Detroit River isn’t actually a river.
– Detroit is the largest city in Michigan.
– Kmart started in Detroit.
– Rosa Parks and Henry Ford had wakes in Detroit.
– Ice cream soda was invented in Detroit.
– The Marriott at Renaissance Center is the second tallest hotel in the entire continent.
– Detroit is home to the world’s largest tire, at 80 feet tall and a staggering 12 tons.
– Detroit has a gang of renegade landscapers called the Mower Gang who beautify public spaces for free.
1. Continue to I-375 N
2. Take I-75 N to Chrysler Dr. Take exit 59 from I-75 N
3. Take 8 Mile Rd E to your destination