🇺🇸 Detroit: Where Cars, Culture & Grit Collide
As the birthplace of the auto industry (GM/Ford/Chrysler HQ!), Detroit packs history, art, and Midwest soul. Here’s your curated guide: 🏛️ History & Industry • Detroit Historical Museum: From fur trade to Model T revolutions. • Guardian Building: Art Deco gem with jaw-dropping mosaics ✨ • Ford Piquette Plant: Birthplace of the Model T (factory floors still smell like oil!). • Edison’s Tech Playground: High-tech wonders at Henry Ford Estate. 🎨 Art & Music • Detroit Institute of Arts: Van Gogh + Diego Rivera’s "Detroit Industry" murals (free for locals!). • Motown Museum: Stand where young Stevie Wonder recorded! 🎤 • Street Art Crawl: Murals in The Belt alley + Eastern Market’s giant psychedelic chickens. 🐔 🏙️ Iconic Landmarks • Renaissance Center: Glass towers with skyline views (GM’s HQ!). • Belle Isle: Anna Scripps Conservatory’s jungle-like greenhouse + beach walks. • Fox Theatre: Gold-leafed 1920s palace for Broadway shows. Pro Tips: • Safety first: Downtown/Riverfront = 👍; sketchy blocks = 🚷. • Must-eat: Square pizza (Buddy’s!) + Coney dogs (Lafayette vs. American: pick a side!). #Detroit #MotorCity #TravelUSA