Top 10 places to visit in Detroit

• By Richars G
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Detroit is a large city in Michigan. Dubbed “The Motor City,” Detroit holds a specific part of America's heritage. Its many shopping centers and Downtown area are spots that attract many people from every corner of the world.

Detroit Institute of Arts
The museum hosts numerous artistic pieces dating back from the ancient times and up to the modern period. Here you can see pieces by artists like Van Gogh and Picasso, but also a wide collection of African and Asian art.

Comerica Park
If you want to experience something different, head over to Comerica Park. The large park offers attractions such as a carousel and ferris wheel, but you will also be able to view a baseball history museum. The park is open every day of the week.

Henry Ford Estate
If you are in the mood for some architecture, visit the Henry Ford Estate. The house used to belong to automaker automaker Henry Ford back in the early 1900, and is nowadays open to public. Visit the vegetable garden and view the numerous birdhouses in order to get an idea how Ford used to live.

Detroit International Jazz Festival
If you visit the city in fall, you may be able to attend the popular International Jazz Festival. The event takes place between September 2 and September 5, and brings together the most famous jazz artists all over the country. The festival is popular, so make sure you book your tickets in advance.

GM Renaissance Center
The massive 73-floor building and its surrounding towers include the luxurious Marriott Hotel, but also a variety of cafes, restaurants and shops. This is the place to visit for a shopping trip or a coffee with your friends after a good dose of sightseeing.

Woodward Dream Cruise
If you are in Detroit in August, don't miss out on the chance to attend this cool festival. The Dream Cruise includes food, live music performances, and of course cars.

Motown Museum
If you want to see where big artists like Marvin Gaye used to produce their records back in the 70's, Motown Museum is the place to go. Furthermore, the museum keeps track of how the studio was started, along with photographs.

Charles H. Wright Museum
The museum shows the importance that African-Americans had in US over the course of history, and the exhibits cover a vast topic area you may be interested in.

Detroit Historical Museum
The Historical Museum showcases the entire history of the city with its exhibits and photographs. If you are interested in learning more about how Detroit was founded, take some hours off your day to explore.

Belle Isle
Although not located in the city, Belle Isle is worth a trip. The island is packed with restaurants, parks and shops, but also makes a great destination for sightseeing. If you want to spend some quiet moments, head over to the aquarium in order to view the sea life residing there. Maybe you are in the mood for education and in that case, take a tour of the Belle Isle Conservatory.