Hidden Detroit: How to Visit Like a Local

Go behind the scenes of the Motor City with this locals-approved city guide.

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Detroit can be both an overwhelming and underwhelming place to visit. There seem to be two popular narratives about the city: one of the up-and-coming, city-on-the-rise ilk and another of abandonment, poverty, and blight. Both uneasily co-exist, yet the city’s true character lies far between these extremes, revealed in the hardscrabble Midwestern warmth of its people and enduring legacy of its rich history. Here’s a list of few places offering a glimpse at a more nuanced, perhaps even beautiful Motor City.

Stay in Style

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Take an Island Stroll

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Visit a Lobby to Remember

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Browse the Stacks

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Viva Mexicantown!

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Go Kartin’

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Explore Green Space

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Head to Hamtramck

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Listen to Live Rock ‘n’ Roll

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Enjoy the Jazz

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