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Learn More About the Renaissance City During Your Detroit Vacation!Founded in 1701, Detroit is the oldest city in the Midwest, recognized as an important industrial center due to the production of nearly 25% of all the nation's trucks and autos. There are two thorough-fares that connect Detroit with other cities, and they are the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel, both featuring a constant flow of traffic. The main streets are Jefferson Avenue and Woodward Avenue. Due to busy traffic and a number of one-way streets, a detailed map is a necessary piece of equipment for any tourist embarking on a Detroit vacation.
Detroit doesn't correspond to its second nickname of the "Renaissance City", given to it in the 1970s. The subsequent years witnessed many changes, like the construction of new sports stadiums and projects for revitalizing downtown areas. Detroit's theatre district ranks second after the Great White Way in New York for the number of seats.
Having the reputation of a multicultural city, a Detroit vacation has something to offer to each of its visitors. Here you'll find world-class theatres, galleries and museums, extensive sports opportunities, exquisite restaurants and friendly people.
Among the most popular destinations of tourists on a Detroit vacation are the Motown Museum, Detroit Institute of Art, the Underground Railroad, Greenfield Village, Detroit Science Center, Detroit Historical Museum, Comerica Park, Somerset Collection and many more locations. The city is the birthplace of the nation's techno-music with such celebrities as Kevin Saunderson, Derrick Mays and Juan Atkins.
When on a Detroit vacation, don't miss the opportunity to visit the Majestic Theatre, featuring the combination of a theatre, a show space, a bowling alley and café. Art lovers prefer a Detroit vacation because of the plentiful cultural attractions of the city. Among these is the Detroit Institute of Arts, housing one of the best art collections in the nation. Its prominent collection comprises more than 65,000 exhibits, ranging from mummies to works of modern art. One of the parts of the Detroit Institute of Arts is the General Motors Center for African American Art, showcasing over 400 pieces by African American artists. Deep insight in the history, life and culture of African Americans is provided by Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History.
Dedicated to the historic past of the city, the Detroit Historical Museum is an essential part of any Detroit vacation. You'll witness the assembling of Cadillac and enjoy the pieces of Motor City Exhibition. Henry Ford Museum is of special interest for tourists, as it chronicles the technical achievement of America through its prominent collection of Americana. The rich collection of the museum includes 1896 Duryea Motor Wagon - the first car produced in America, as well as five presidential limousines. Among other samples are motorized roller skates, bicycles for ten people and the theatre seat, in which president Abraham Lincoln was killed. Recent additions include Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion House, an IMAX Theatre and the model of locomotive repair factory.
Regarded as the birthplace of Michigan's automobile center and Oldsmobile, Lansing is a popular tourist destination. A variety of car-related sites, such as automobile museums are offered to your attention during a Lansing vacation. So when in Michigan take your pick: a Lansing vacation or time spent in Detroit. Both locations will have you coming back for a return visit.
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