Living in Detroit

Living in and Enjoying Detroit

Detroit is celebrated as the historic "Motor City" and the birthplace of Motown music. It is a hub of cultural diversity, sports, food, arts and music, and architectural history that is currently undergoing significant urban revitalization.

Iconic Spots

Detroit Riverwalk: has been recognized as one of the best in the United States, spanning over 3 miles on the Detroit River.

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Belle Isle: the largest city-owned island park in the U.S., which has beaches, the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, and the Belle Isle aquarium (oldest aquarium in the U.S.)

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Central Station: railway station initially opened in 1913, and recently renovated to become a technology and cultural hub for Ford Motor Company. Visitors may take history tours, shop, grab coffee, or catch live music.

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Campus Martius: public square in the heart of downtown that includes two performance stages, sculptures, seasonal shops and an ice skating rink.

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Eastern Market: public market which is open on Saturdays year-round and on Tuesdays and Sundays during the summer months. Host to many city events and festivals including the annual Flower Day each May.

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The Heidelberg Project: an art installation covering an entire neighborhood, begun by street artist Tyree Guyton.

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Food and Drink

The Detroit food scene covers everything from classic Coney dogs to Detroit style pizza to award-winning fine dining. You can a range of cuisine including Middle Eastern, Vietnamese, and West African cuisines, and everything in between. Unique, fun hang out spots are all around, from breweries to cozy coffee shops.

Upscale/Dining: The Whitney, London Chop House, Oak & Reel, Haroki-san.

Trendy/Unique: Selden Standard, Takoi, Dime Store, Leila.

Food Hall: Detroit Shipping Co. (multiple restaurants and vendors)

Iconic Coney Islands: Lafayette and American Coney Island

Breweries: Batch Brewing, Eastern Market Brewing, Roar Brewing

The Whitney

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Detroit Shipping Company

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Batch Brewing

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Sports

Detroit is home to four major professional sports teams, all of which play in the downtown district: the Detroit Lions (NFL), Detroit Tigers (MLB), Detroit Red Wings (NHL), and Detroit Pistons (NBA).

Comerica Park: Detroit Tigers

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Little Caesars Arena: Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Pistons

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Ford Field: Detroit Lions

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Music and Theatre

Detroit’s theaters are historic and architecturally incredible with the best Broadway plays in the country. The theatre district includes the Fox Theatre, the Fisher Theatre, and the Detroit Opera House. Major musical acts come to play at iconic music venues including the Masonic Temple, the Fillmore, St. Andrew’s Hall and Little Caesars Arena.

The Fox Theatre

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Detroit Opera House

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The Masonic Temple

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Museums

Detroit's museum scene showcases the city’s diverse history which covers everything from fine art to automatic history to Motown music.

Detroit Institute of Art

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Motown Museum

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The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village

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Areas to Live

Midtown: A central hub for art, culture, and dining, home to the Detroit Institute of Arts and Wayne State University

Corktown: Detroit's oldest neighborhood, now a bustling area with upscale residential options near the new Michigan Central innovation campus. North End and NW Goldberg are attracting investment due to proximity to the Fisher Building and Henry Ford Health expansion, respectively.