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Detroit
United States · DTW
Motown, industrial architecture, and a genuine comeback.
About
Detroit is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated on the bank of the Detroit River across from the Canadian city of Windsor, Ontario. It is the 26th-most populous city in the United States and the largest U.S. city on the Canada–United States border, with a population of 639,111 at the 2020 census, and an estimated 2025 population of 649,095. The Metro Detroit area, at over 4.4 million people, is the 14th-largest metropolitan area in the nation and second-largest in the Midwest. The county seat of Wayne County, Detroit is a significant cultural center known for its contributions to music, art, architecture, and design, in addition to its historical automotive and industrial background.
Source: Wikipedia — Detroit (CC BY-SA)
Known for
- affordability · excellent
- architecture · excellent
- live music · excellent
- dining · good
- family friendly · good
- historical · good
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan33°F10d wet
- Feb37°F10d wet
- Mar47°F10d wet
- Apr57°F13d wet
- May69°F12d wet
- Jun80°F11d wet
- Jul83°F13d wet
- Aug81°F10d wet
- Sep75°F10d wet
- Oct63°F11d wet
- Nov48°F9d wet
- Dec38°F11d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Detroit Guided Pedicab Tour Explore the City in ComfortFrom $125 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
See the D Walking Tour Discover Downtown Detroit on FootFrom $65 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Private Walking Food Tour In Detroit With Secret Food ToursFrom $340 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Weekend Private Detroit Luxury CruiseFrom $325 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Detroit Neighborhood Tours Explore Beyond DowntownFrom $160 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Detroit’s Holiday Food Tour: Donuts, Pastries & Sweet TreatsFrom $70 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), about 18 mi away.
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