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Colors of Detroit - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle
Detroit is the Rock City, as is clear from the famous movie and KISS song. The city yet again confirmed its nickname by giving birth to two popular and significant personalities in the hard genre - Suzi Quatro and Alice Cooper. Detroit is also forever associated with the automotive industry: Ford, Chrysler, General Motors - these are all the companies that brought glory to the city and made it the "automobile capital of the United States". Abandoned buildings give Detroit a certain romance. Their largest number is concentrated in Midtown, so it's worth visiting if you're a fan of this kind of places. At the same time, there are less and less abandoned buildings every year.
More than four hundred various gastronomic facilities are open in Detroit. Walking through the city, vacationers can discover attractive pubs, fashionable restaurants, and cozy cafes. … 
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Despite the fact that Detroit is primarily known as a large industrial city, every year it is visited by more than 15 million travelers from different parts of the world. The city presents a … Open
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Since Detroit is famous for its automobile past, it is not surprising that the North American International Auto Show is held here. It takes place in mid-January, the show lasts two weeks, ending at the end of the month. Cobo Center is chosen as the venue. Providing the audience with a unique opportunity to see interesting car models, the action is accompanied by the opening of a market where you can buy some memorable souvenirs. It is worth noting that this is one of the largest events of this kind not only in the United States but throughout the world.
Detroit is sure to please fans of active pastime, as the city has entertainments to suit virtually every taste. Those who want to stroll through beautiful natural places should definitely … Open
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In the hometown of Francis Ford Coppola, the beginning of July is marked by holding such an event as Concert of Colors. You can witness the festival if you visit Orchestra Hall at this time. This is a musical event where all music lovers are welcome because the music that sounds here has already become a kind of classics - jazz, blues, soul, reggae, funk. The event is free of charge. Another jazz event awaits visitors to Detroit at the end of August, when the simple-named Jazz Fest takes place in Cobo Center.
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In early November, a unique event called Youmacon is held in Detroit. Cobo Center and Renaissance Center serve as the venues. This is a great opportunity to see people dressed as their favorite characters as well as show yourself to other cosplayers if you have a costume with you. The program includes autograph sessions, meet-and-greets, costume contests. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, by the end of the festival it seems as if everyone had found a new family.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Detroit and surroundings
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Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Detroit
♥ Church of Sts. Peter and Paul, Detroit, 0.6 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Church of Ste. Anne de Detroit, Detroit, 2.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, Windsor, 3.3 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Detroit, 7.1 km from the center. On the map
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♥ St. Maron Maronite Church, Detroit, 7.4 km from the center. On the map
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♥ National Shrine of the Little Flower Basilica, Royal Oak, 21.8 km from the center. On the map
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♥ Mother of God Cathedral, Southfield, 25.1 km from the center. On the map
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Map of all castles
Survived castles around Detroit
♥ Castle 'Willistead Manor' , 3.3 km from the center. On the map
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Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Detroit. Learn the best periods to visit Detroit to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Detroit.
