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ATTRACTIONS

The list of the popular attractions in Detroit is endless! There are tons of fun things to do and lots of interesting places to visit, in the city, in order to make anyone's stay more than enjoyable. Among the Detroit's most popular and favorite attractions, there are:

>> Motown Historical Museum, featuring exhibits that trace the roots of Motown's remarkable story and chronicle its impact on 20th century popular culture and musical styles.

The exhibitions include a fascinating collection of historical photographs, artwork, music, costumes and other memorabilia from this booming musical era.

>> Detroit Institute of Art, home to a vast art collection, which is among the top six in the United States, comprising a multicultural and multinational survey of human creativity from prehistory through the 21st century, including American, European, Modern and Contemporary, and Graphic art, as well as African, Asian, Native American, Oceanic, Islamic, and Ancient art.

>> Detroit Science Center, a fun and educational attraction for visitors of all ages, offering various interesting exhibits such as Accidental Mummies of Guanajuato, which features 36 accidental mummies on loan, from the Museo de las Momias de Guanajuato, an exhibit that combines science, history and cultural anthropology to immerse visitors in the world of a Mexican city that existed over 100 years ago.

>> Detroit Historical Museum, which, for 80 years, has chronicled the life and times of the region, safeguarding its rich history, featuring exhibits that showcase more than 300 years of the region's history – from the time when the French first came to Detroit through the city's rise to become the Motor City and Motown.

>> Belle Isle Park, considered to be the crown jewel of Detroit's park system, featuring all kinds of recreational facilities and opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, including the Belle Isle Beach and Water Slide, Kid's Kingdom Playscape, Dossin Great Lakes Museum, and the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, among other, offering something for everyone's taste.

Annual Events

There's always something fun going on in Detroit! There are dozens of fun celebrations, happening throughout the year, in the city, among the most expected ones also being:

- Spirit of Detroit Music Festival,

- African World Festival,

- Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival,

- The Detroit Festival of the Arts

- and The Movement Festival: Detroit's Electronic Music Festival, which takes place in downtown Detroit, an electronic music festival featuring performances from legendary Detroit artists, as well as international artists from various electronic genres.