Location: Detroit
Top Things to do in Detroit
Things to do in Detroit, Michigan (MI): The Best Architectural Buildings
With a vibrant, revitalized downtown, it’s revival time in Detroit. Renowned
as the birthplace of Motown and techno, the city boasts one of the largest
theater districts in America — as well as four pro sports teams, set just blocks apart. The city’s transformation includes a dynamic culinary scene, featuring everything from high-end dining with international tastes to Coney dogs. Visitors also love Detroit’s outstanding shopping, exciting outdoor activities, and world-class cultural attractions.
Restaurants in Detroit
1. St Lazarus Serbian Orthodox Cathedral
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. St. Aloysius Parish
3. The Majestic Theatre
4. Moross House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
5. The Guardian Building
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4.5 based on 723 reviews
Reviewed By tymetraveler222 - Bay City, United States
This skyscraper was built in the 1920's. It was built in the ArtDeco style of architecture. It simply is a stunning building, with wonderful creativity throughout. First thing that caught my eye was the array of colors. Phenomenal displays of intricate tile work, unusual art pieces, saturated stained glass, murals/mosaics/marble and more! Many textures used. Marble, travertine, metal, stone. I personally loved the domed ceiling. A treat for the eyes every where you look. Street parking or nearby garage. A few shops, small snack shop, seating arrangements, tours. No charge to enter. Check out the bathrooms! Nice maps/info given out at welcome desk. Very nice docents. Snack shop is good, also.
6. Campus Martius Park
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4.5 based on 308 reviews
Reviewed By idzilla - Frankenmuth, United States
In the heart of downtown Detroit, Campus Martius Park is a wonderful place to get into the holiday spirit. With an ice skating rink which you can access for $10 and rent skates for an additional $5. A row of shops offering holiday gifts and the centerpiece is the Cadillac Lodge, which is a giant clear beer tent adorned with leather couches, rocking chairs, wing-back chairs, high-top tables, giant Jenga games and several alcohol stations. We went on a Friday night and the entire area was bustling with people and the lodge had a DJ spinning music. Be prepared for large crowds and fun.
7. GM Renaissance Center
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4.0 based on 552 reviews
Multi-towered skyscraper is the tallest building in Detroit that features an observation tower on the 72nd floor.
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
The GM Renaissance Center in Detroit, Michigan, is a group of seven interconnected skyscrapers in the downtown area on the Detroit International Riverfront that is owned by General Motors as its world headquarters. The Central Tower, the 1,298-room Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, is the third tallest all-hotel skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere and the tallest building in Michigan since it was erected in 1977. The 73-story, 727-foot luxury hotel is the centerpiece of the complex with its cylindrical design, lighted glass walkway radiating the mezzanine level, eight-story atrium lobby and 26,000-square-foot ballroom, one of the largest in the United States. The complex is designed in the Modern Architecture style with glass as a main material. It also includes four 39-story office towers that surround the 73-story hotel rising from a square-shaped podium which includes a shopping center, restaurants, brokerage houses and banks. Two additional 2l-story office towers were added in 1981. All told, Renaissance Center covers 5,552,000 square feet, making it one of the world's largest commercial complexes. Located along the Detroit River, the 14-acre site is situated in the middle of downtown Detroit, a mile north of Comerica Park and Ford Field, adjacent to the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel to Canada. It features 66 stores, restaurants and banks, including McDonald's, Subway, Burger King, Potbelly and Joseph A. Bank, even a GM showroom and a Christian Science reading room.
8. Masonic Temple
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By mollypollywog - White Lake, United States
If you ever have an opportunity to see some portion of the 1000+ rooms in this remarkable building, you should take it! The history and artistry is amazing. The level of detail throughout is unlike anywhere I have ever seen.
9. Penobscot Building
10. St. Joseph Oratory
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