Detroit, MI City Guide and Yellow PagesFind Things To Do In Detroit, MI. Detroit Attractions, Detroit Jobs, Detroit.The largest city in the State of Michigan, Detroit is often referred to as “Motor City” or “Motown”. Home to the Big Three automakers, Detroit is situated on the Great Lake Michigan and is about one mile from Canadian border in Windsor, Ontario. Major corporations headquartered in Detroit include Hummer, Saturn, GMC, General Motors, GMAC, Faygo, DeLorean Motors, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Buick and Avis Rent-a-Car. The nation’s struggling economy has greatly affected Detroit due to the stressed auto industry, but the city is working to diversify its economic portfolio by adding industries in biotechnology and information technology, among many others. Its tourism lures are apparent, and visitors won’t find a shortage of enriching things to do in the city. More ... |
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Madcap Puppets bring Wild West to Southfield Library
Hey, buckaroos! Pack a picnic, bring a blanket and come to Madcap Puppets’ free performance on July 14 at the Southfield Library: the zany puppet performance, Target Dinner Theater: Annie Oakley’s Wild West Show.
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Uptown Bar-BQ: the best BBQ ribs in town
Located on Livernois Avenue in Detroit, Uptown BBQ has been a staple for many families for more than two decades. The smell of slow-cooked ribs and chicken can often be smelled emanating from the grills at Uptown a mile away, drawing in customers just by the sheer, delicious aroma. With all of that fresh barbecue smell, it seems that all patrons have to do is follow their noses to Uptown.
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Polish Village Cafe: Old world flavor and friendly service
The Polish Village Cafe, located in the city of Hamtramck, is a long-time Detroit institution that prides itself on authentic Polish food, friendly service and the kind of atmosphere where "everyone knows your name."
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Mexican Town Restaurant: Authentic Mexican in Detroit
There is always a fiesta happening at Detroit's Mexican Town Restaurant. There is just something about the vibrant, colorful interior and huge, fruity margaritas that just seems to make everything a little bit loco.
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Hockeytown Cafe: Face Off for Great Food
There's no denying it: The Hockeytown Cafe in Detroit is the place to be when it comes to food and fun. The decor of Hockeytown Cafe is playful and impressive; Motorcycle collections, sports artifacts, and lots of big screens take center stage
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El Wood Bar and Grill: Legendary Local Eats
Just feet from Comerica Park and Ford Field, this popular restaurant is a hot spot before and after Detroit sporting events. Frequenters flock to El Wood for reasonably-priced eats that are simple, delicious and fresh-- along with the company of good friends and refreshing, icy-cold brew.
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The Whitney: historical fine dining in Detroit
Self-described as Detroit's most iconic mansion, The Whitney Restaurant is more than just a fine dining establishment-- it's a history lesson that simply can't be taught with a book. The luxurious decor is decidedly decadent, reminiscent of an era when quality was never sacrificed for quantity
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Detroit Historical Museum: A lot more than just automobiles
This metropolitan museum explores the diverse and colorful history of Detroit through artifacts and unique and creative exhibits.
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The music of motor city lives on at the Motown Historical Museum.
Visit where some of the greatest Motown sounds were made. From this small house dubbed Hitsville USA came the music of The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, Rare Earth and Marvin Gaye, but to name a few.
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In Detroit Theaters Now
More About Detroit, Michigan
itors and residents love to see live music concerts at the DTE Energy Music Theater and the Palace at Auburn Hills. The Theater District, which hosts bountiful live Broadway shows and plays, features seven venues including the Fox Theatre, Detroit Opera House, Fisher Theater and Music Hall.Gamble and relax at the MGM Grand Resort and Casino, browse the Motown Historical Museum, enjoy the Detroit People Mover Scenic Railroad, visit the Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History, enjoy fresh produce and delicious food at the Eastern Market and entertain your curiosity at the New Detroit Science Center.
Detroit also boasts a diverse culinary portfolio. Famous local restaurants include The Whitney, Giovanni’s Ristorante, Big Fish, The Rattlesnake Club and the Rochester Chop House. Ethnic foods are certainly not in short supply here.
Famous Detroiters include actor Tim Allen, actresses Kristen Bell and Selma Blair, Aretha Franklin, Henry Ford, Sonny Bono, Casey Kasem and Charles Lindbergh, among many others.
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Detroit Facts and Places:
Newspapers are Detroit News, Detroit Free Press
Detroit Sports teams are The Lions,
Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings
Local Schools are College For Creative Studies, Wayne State University
