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Detroit Instuite of Arts

8 Must-See Art and American History Museums in Detroit

These American Art and History Museums in Detroit should be on your list. OK, my love of museums and Detroit is no secret, but as someone who’s been to many of the most revered museums in the world, I’m telling you, these are worth the time. Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) The best thing about the DIA is its fabulous modern and contemporary collections. They have several van Gogh, Matisse, Picasso, O’Keeffe, Warhol and — my favorite the Diego Rivera...

Eastern Market Detroit

8+ Reasons to Visit Detroit’s Historic Eastern Market

Eastern Market sits unassumingly just outside of Downtown Detroit in what has become its own district. If you pass it by on a weekday, you may not even notice the sheds lining the road, but on certain days this nationally recognized icon comes to life. When I’m in Detroit, I don’t miss an opportunity to spend a morning at the market, wandering the stalls, taking in the scents of various food vendors, sampling the produce and watching the buskers perform...

Detroit Architecture

15 Types of Detroit Architecture Worth Seeing

Detroit architecture has had a rebirth over the last few years. Many historic buildings have been revitalized, restored and are being celebrated anew. Do not miss these notable examples while you’re exploring in and around downtown. David Whitney (downtown) This white triangle-shaped building was named for the wealthy lumber baron who commissioned it. Designed by Daniel H. Burnham & Co., this Neo-Renaissance sex pot of glazed terra cotta was restored in 2014. The building, once offices, is now part residential,...

Spirit of Detroit

15 Pictures of Detroit You Need to Capture

When visiting Detroit, these are iconic, and a few lesser-known pictures for your Instagram story and they’re also great spots to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and explore the city and its history. Spirit of Detroit A huge bronze statue of a man (the spirit) holding a family and a golden orb in each hand. Sometimes he dresses in massive sports jerseys because he’s the ultimate Detroiter. Find it at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center on Woodward...