Five Must See Sites In Detroit, Michigan

Detroit Michigan is easily one of the most well-known cities in the United States. Once a booming manufacturing city, there was a time when Detroit was responsible for producing almost all of the nation’s cars. These days; however, the city’s reputation has been facing a serious decline, and many have forgotten that the city was once one of the most exciting places to be. While things have certainly changed, there are a few things that haven’t, and  the city is full of incredible sites. Whether you’re a resident of Detroit, or simply plan on paying the city a brief visit, you’ll quickly see that finding things to put on your itinerary won’t be too difficult. Here are five must see sites in Detroit Michigan.

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When it comes to music, Detroit definitely has a rich history. In 1959, the legendary music label, Motown, was founded in the city of Detroit, and changed the fact of music forever. Over the years, the label became home to acts such as Diana Ross and the Supremes and the Jackson 5. These days, the building that was once the label’s home office, now stands as a museum to Motown. If you’re a fan of good music, this historic building definitely needs to be on your list of places to visit while in Detroit.

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Detroit Historical Museum

Despite the reputation that Detroit has gained today, the Motor City was once one of the most booming places in the country, and thanks to the Detroit Historical Museum, that will never be forgotten. Founded in 1928, the Detroit Historical Museum has become an essential part of maintaining the city’s history. The museum features exhibits that tell the story of Detroit’s past in everything from architecture to automobiles.

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Detroit Opera House

Motown isn’t the only place in Detroit that has played a very important part in the world of music. Originally founded more than 100 years ago, the original Detroit Opera house was built in the 1800s. Over the years, the opera house has become a very important part of Detroit society, and the current building, which was built in 1922, hosts several shows every year.

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Old St. Mary’s Church

Whether you’re religious or not, Old St. Mary’s Church is definitely worth seeing. Built in 1841, this beautiful Catholic church is likely to take your breath away. According to the church’s website, “The structure’s interior dimensions are considerably emphasized by its cool shades of blue. The length of the church is 176 feet, the width of the nave 80 feet and the transept 116 feet. The ceiling of the nave at the center of the arch towers 90 feet from the floor.”

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The Heidelberg Project

If being stuck inside all day isn’t your thing, The Heidelberg Project is definitely the place to be. Created in 1986 by Tyree Guyton and his grandfather, this amazing outdoor work of art was “designed to improve the lives of people and neighborhoods through art.” The project’s mission “is to inspire people to appreciate and use artistic expression to enrich their lives and to improve the social and economic health of their greater community.” Taking a trip down to this awesome creative space is definitely worth the time no matter how short your stay in Detroit may be.

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