Welcome to Experience Detroit! This visitor's
guide makes it easy for you to find the best things to do in Detroit. Unlike other city guides, we not only
provide insight into each sight and attraction, we package them into
self-guided tours complete with maps and directions. Simply choose a tour, grab a car and go!!!
 
 
Understanding
Detroit
Have you ever run into someone
visiting your town from southeastern Michigan? If you asked where they were from, it is
likely they responded with "Detroit" and then went on to tell you
they live in a suburb 30 miles outside the City. Why is this significant? For some, "I'm from Detroit" is a
convenient way to avoid a description of the massive suburban sprawl
experienced in the last several decades.
But for many others, being from Detroit is a source of great pride.
There's no doubt Detroit has
its share of rough spots. However, many visitors are mistakenly left with the
impression that the entire City has befallen the same fate. The truth of the matter is that there are
many pockets both within the City itself and in the surrounding metropolitan
area that are vibrant, progressive, and a heck of a lot of fun. It may surprise you that a place with such
a tough and gritty reputation is home to many fine attractions, world-class
entertainment, and a cultural fabric unlike that of any other city. You simply need to know where to go and be
willing to take a short road trip to get there!
Revitalization
Detroit is rebuilding. The City is experiencing a commercial and
residential development boom which has begun to regenerate the downtown core
and re-connect vibrant neighborhoods to one another. A few examples of this revitalization in
the downtown area alone include:
 New baseball and football stadiums
in Foxtown
Campus Martius Park and office center
A spectacular new Riverfront
Residential loft and condominium
building
Opening of numerous restaurants,
bars, and retail shops
Getting Around
Detroit isn't known as The
Motor City simply because it is the automotive manufacturing capital of the
world. The City does not have a
comprehensive public transportation system, and getting around requires a
car. Even downtown living is difficult
without one. The People Mover services
a limited area, and taxis are not as plentiful and accessible as in other
major cities. A car is a must during
your visit in order to see many metro Detroit area sights and attractions.
The good news is that metro
Detroit has an extensive set of freeways and major boulevards to get you just
about anywhere. And parking is easy to
find in most places. As with any new
city you are visiting, just take along a good map and get in the car and go!
If you haven't done so
already, arrange for a Rental Car first. Then, pick a tour or two and you are ready
to Experience Detroit!!!
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