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Detroit - The Motor City
by Benny Rumpole
http://www.rdetroit.com
A city which was once considered attractive to just the
businessmen is becoming one of the most preferred tourist
destinations. Detroit is no more just a city of motors.
Apart from maintaining the edge on motors, the city has now
become a very attractive destination that can keep you
overwhelmed with fun, for days together.
Detroit is primarily drawing attention owing to the
developments in Woodward Avenue. The city has numerous
theatres and that host various performances and concerts,
which has made this district an important place on the
tourist map. You should enjoy a show while you are in the
city by finding ahead what shows are playing during your
visit to the city. You will love to watch the show as there
is always one that suits everyone's taste, requirement,
passions and pockets.
Detroit Institute of Arts is a must see destination if you
are interested in culture. This museum has a large variety
of collection of art from all ages including Asian and
American art, ancient art, and art from the 20th century.
The Detroit Institute of Arts is one of the largest museums
in North America. This museum houses the famous art works of
Picasso, Van Gogh, Degas, and Rembrandt among many other
different art works.
Detroit is often called "Motor City" and what better
tribute to the auto industry than the Henry Ford Museum.
There you will find all sorts of information about the
history of the automobile in North America. Henry Ford
invented many things and a timeline and chronicle of his
accomplishments is also at the museum. Ford founded the
museum himself. His goal was to inform the public about
transportation, including the steam locomotive and even
motorized roller skates.
Another place helping to put Detroit on the map is the
Motown Historical Museum. This isn't a museum filled with
painting and sculpture, but rather is a tribute to a
distinctive style of music. You'll be able to visit the
original recording studio of such greats as Stevie Wonder,
the Supremes, and Smokey Robinson. There is also
memorabilia from many other popular musicians from the U.S.
As are most regions, the Midwest is a unique area of the
United States, and has its own culture and arts. A great
way to introduce some of it to you and your children is by
making a trip through the New Detroit Science Center. It's
a remarkably fun way allowing the family to interact with
science, rather than just looking at exhibits. For example
they use Digistar technology. With it you can make a
virtual visit to space and view our universe, viewing Mars
and some of the other planets. You may want to consider
that it may be too technical for very young children.
The Detroit zoo is a worthwhile destination, as it houses
one of the largest wildlife resources in North America.
Among all the animals, gorillas and chimpanzees are the main
attraction of this zoo. Various other animals from the north
can be found in the Arctic Ring of Life, the Amphibian
Conservation Center, and the Innuit Village areas of the
zoo.
If possible, plan your Detroit visit for the spring or
autumn seasons. Summer is very crowded due to school
vacations and the winter months are extremely cold, leaving
even the natives huddled under blankets of snow.
A trip to Detroit will give you a rewarding experience and
fun. Detroit offers all the entertainment in the world and
at the same time has its own uniqueness which you will never
want to miss.
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