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Popularly known as Motor City and Motown, Detroit is the Midwest's oldest city. It was founded in 1701 by the French as a fur-trading outpost. The city boasts a rich ethnic makeup and includes rural farming, suburban neighborhoods, chic urban areas, and the excitement of a big city. Known as the "Automobile Capital of the World" and the "Potato Chip Capital of the World," Detroit has a diverse economy. There are nine universities, seven colleges, ten community college campuses, and numerous trade and vocational schools located in the greater Detroit area. Events include the International Freedom Festival, African World Festival, Festival of the Arts, Festival of Trees, and the Detroit Grand Prix.

Belle Isle Aquarium

Belle Isle Park

Detroit, Michigan

(248) 398-0900

http://detroitzoo.org/

The aquarium was built in 1904. It is one of the oldest aquariums in the nation.

Belle Isle Nature Center

Bell Isle Park

Detroit, Michigan

(313) 267-7157

This environment contains native forests and wetlands. Also, it has displays and pamplets on the nature's scenery.

Belle Isle Park

Island Park, middle of the Detroit River, Enter by E. Grand Blvd.

Detroit, Michigan

(313) 267-7115

There is 985 acres of an wooden drives and paths, and contains a 5.5-mile drive around the shore. Also there are gardens and monuments.

Belle Isle Zoo

Bell Isle Park

Detroit, Michigan

(313) 267-7160

http://detroitzoo.org/

The zoo covers 13 acres and there is a .75-mile elevated walkway of the most incredible sceneries.

Children's Museum

67 East Kirby Ave.

Detroit, Michigan

(313) 873-8100

http://www.detroit.k12.mi.us/community/museum/docs/

The museum contains a mounted Bengal tiger, a bird room, an art gallery, American Indian artifacts, and more.

Cobo Arena

301 Civic Center Drive

Detroit, Michigan

(313) 396-7600

http://olympia.sv3.com/olympiaent/cobohome.htm

The arena offers entertainment shows by Olympia Entertainment.

Cobo Conference/Exhibition Center

on the riverfront

Detroit, Michigan

(313) 877-8111

The center has about 17 acres and is one of the world's largest exhibition buildings.

Detroit Civic Center

Downtown riverfront

Detroit, Michigan

The center contains entertainment and trolleys are available to get there.

Detroit Historical Museum

5401 Woodward Ave.

Detroit, Michigan

(313) 833-1262

http://www.detroithistorical.org/

There are educational programs and films included. They have many collections of toy galleries and more.

Detroit Institute of Arts, The

5200 Woodward Ave.

Detroit, Michigan

(313) 833-7900

http://www.dia.org/

Welcome to The Detroit Institute of Arts, the sixth-largest fine arts museum in the United States with holdings of over 60,000 works. Within its more than one hundred galleries are paintings, sculpture, graphic and decorative arts that reveal the scope and depth of human experience, imagination and emotion.

Detroit Public Library

5201 Woodward Ave.

Detroit, Michigan

(313) 833-1000

http://www.detroit.lib.mi.us/

The library is an Italian Renaissance building made of white Vermont marble.

Detroit Science Center

5020 John R Street

Detroit, Michigan

(313) 577-8400

http://www.sciencedetroit.org/

The science center shows OMNIMAX films using a 66.5-foot-tall screen. The exhibits present solar energy, laser light, and holograms.

Diamond Jack's River Tours

Hart Plaza and St. Aubin Park Marina

Detroit, Michigan

(313) 843-7676

http://www.diamondjack.com/

Two hour narrateed Detroit River tours departing from Hart Plaza and St. Aubin Park Marina, downtown Detroit, Michigan. Private lunch and dinner cruises, group tours, school field trips, and special cruises to Toledo, Ohio, Port Huron, Michigan, Harsens Island, Michigan, and Wallacebburg, Ontario, are also available.

Dossin Great Lakes Museum

Bell Isle Park

Detroit, Michigan

(313) 267-6440

http://www.detroithistorical.org/html/Information/dossin.html

The anchor from the Edmund Fitzgerald was recovered from the Detroit River. It is displayed in the yard at the museum.

Fisher Mansion

383 Lenox Avenue

Detroit, Michigan

(313) 331-6740

http://www.fishermansion.com/

The mansion is a Spanish-style estate on the banks of the Detroit River. It was completed in 1927, which was several millions of dollars.

Grand Circus Park

Adams and Woodward Aves.

Detroit, Michigan

The park has fountains, trolleys, and more.

Joe Louis Arena

600 Civic Center Drive

Detroit, Michigan

(313) 396-7600

http://olympia.sv3.com/olympiaent/jlahome.htm

The arena is the home of the Detroit Red Wings hockey team. It is used for ice shows, concerts, and circuses.

Maybury Living Farm

Eight Mile Road., Marbury Urban State Park

Detroit, Michigan

(248) 349-8390

There is a petting area, which contains rabbits, horses, and chickens. There are exhibits of crops, seeds, and animals.

Motown Historical Museum

2648 W. Grand Blvd.

Detroit, Michigan

(313) 875-2264

http://www.recordingeq.com/motown.htm

The museum was originally built in the 1960s. It now holds Motown memorabilia and offers tours of the facility.

Museum of African American History

301 Frederick Douglass

Detroit, Michigan

(313) 833-9800

http://www.maah-detroit.org/

The museum has paintings and artifacts of African experience.

Old Mariners' Church

170 E. Jefferson Ave.

Detroit, Michigan

(313) 259-2206

The church was built in 1849. The church was originally on Woodward Ave. It moved to an better location in 1955 to create a way for the construction of the civic center.

Old Mariners' Church

170 E. Jefferson Ave.

Detroit, Michigan

(313) 259-2206

http://www.marinerschurchofdetroit.org/

The church was built in 1849 and was originally on Woodward Ave. It moved to a better location in 1955 to create a way for the construction of the civic center.

Pewabic Pottery

10125 E. Jefferson Ave.

Detroit, Michigan

(313) 822-0954

http://www.pewabic.com/

Pewabic Pottery - Crafting Raw Earth into Elegance since 1903.

Renaissance Center

waterfront, downtown

Detroit, Michigan

(313) 568-5600

http://www.marriotthotels.com/dpp/PropertyPage.asp?MarshaCode=DTWDT

The five glass towers include a hotel, restaurants, offices, shops, and theaters.