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Detroit - From A Tourist's Perspective
by Benny Rumpole
http://www.rdetroit.com
In years past people didn't think of Detroit, in the
Midwestern United States, as a destination city for a
vacation. It was known more as a business area. However,
things are changing and Detroit is definitely a place to
consider for an entertaining visit.
The theater district of Detroit is called Woodward Avenue.
Always known as the place to go in Detroit for
entertainment, this area has been completely refurbished.
When you get ready to schedule your visit, be sure to check
the performance schedules to find at least one that will
appeal to your tastes.
If you're looking for a bit of culture while you're in
Detroit you'll want to visit the Detroit Institute of Arts.
This museum is one of the largest in North America and is
home to a collection of art from all eras including Asian
and American art, ancient art, and art from the 20th
century. You'll be able to view famous works from artists
such as Picasso, Van Gogh, Degas, and Rembrandt.
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 museum of importance in Detroit is the Motown
Historical Museum. In this museum you can find the original
recording studio used by Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, and
Smokey Robinson, but no paintings can be found hanging
around. The museum houses many memorabilia made famous by
many popular musicians.
Visiting Detroit with your children is a great way to
introduce them to the culture and arts of the Midwest. For
that day when they insist on doing something fun you might
want to suggest the New Detroit Science Center. This is a
great place to let your children interact with science.
They'll enjoy the advanced Digistar technology that shows
the universe, such as Mars, through the use of an
interactive virtual trip. Make sure that you schedule at
least a couple of hours at the center, however keep in mind
that very young children might have a hard time
understanding the technical side of this attraction.
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.
In the summer, Detroit is crowded with families who travel
during school holidays. The spring or fall are the ideal
time to visit Detroit if you want to stay away from the
crowd. Avoid visiting during the peak winter season unless
you have a penchant for winters, as the city is cast with a
snow blanket.
Detroit is a great place to go for a relaxing week-end or
longer. Talk to your travel agent about making arrangements
for your Detroit getaway.
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