Tourist Attractions in Detroit, MI

The metropolitan area of Detroit is home to more than 5.3 million people making it the 14th most populous out of all metropolitan areas in the country. Detroit is mostly known for its automotive industry thus earning the nickname as the “Automotive Capital of the World”. In 2013, however, the city filed for bankruptcy – the largest municipal case in the US – but was able to successfully exit in 2014. Even so, Detroit still continues to attract millions of visitors each year, pushing them to create projects to further develop the tourism industry. Tourists frequently visit museums, cultural centers and other historical sites in the city. Famous museums include the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Detroit Historical Museum, the Detroit Science Center and many others. The Detroit Zoo and the Detroit Public Library also draws in a lot of visitors every day. The Eastern Market, the largest open-air flowerbed market, is also another highlight and features over 150 food and specialty businesses.

There are 32 tourist attractions found in Detroit, MI. This is 6% of all tourist attractions listed in Michigan. The major types of tourist attractions listed here are museums and landmarks. Then there is also zoo listed in Detroit. You may find a list of all categories of Detroit attractions on this page. Click on a category to find all attractions of Detroit of that type.

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