Detroit (Detroit) - the largest city of Michigan on the border with Canada. The city was founded on July 24, 1701 by the Frenchman Antoine de la Motte Cadillac, and the name comes from the French word "detroi" ("strait").
Other nicknames appeared in the 20th century, including "Che City Since the 1930s, the residents have had great successes in individual and team sports, the Arsenal of Democracy (during the Second World War), the D, D-town, Hockeytown (trademark, owned by the city club of the NHL, Red Wings), Rock City (after the Kiss song "Detroit Rock City"), and "3-1-3" (city code) .. In 2009, Detroit occupied 11 place among the most densely populated cities in the United States
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Aircraft land at two airports in the suburbs of Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, is located in nearby Romulus and is the main center for Delta Airlines and the second for Spirit Airlines, as well as Bishop International Airport, in Flint
By train: Intercity railway services provide the Wolverine line. Detroit (to the train station) can be reached from Chicago, Illinois and from intermediate stations.
By Car: Detroit has a wide network of interconnected highways including I-75, I-94 and I-96 - interstate highways.
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Detroit climate
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In Detroit itself and the rest of southeastern Michigan prevails The humid continental climate, which was formed under the influence of the Great Lakes. Winters are cold here with moderate snowfalls and temperatures at night, sometimes falling below 0 ° C, and in summer the weather is warm, even hot, above +32 ° C.
A bit of history
The development of the economy has traditionally contributed to the cultural growth and architectural prosperity of the city . American Paris, as once called Detroit, decorated with 19th-century mansions, Washington boulevard, the Public Library building and the Art Institute celebrated by the architects Gilbert and Crete, supplemented in the 70-80s by the exhibition center of Cobo Hall, the high-rise Renaissance center in 73 floors and the bronze composition Spirit of Detroit, was the epitome of prosperity, stability and luxury . However, life makes its own adjustments . The development of the conveyor automotive industry at the factories of Ford, General Motors, Chrysler demanded a cheap labor force that attracted a wave of black migrants from all over the country that gradually began to force the white intelligentsia into the suburbs of Detroit, . With the advent of poor neighborhoods, Detroit began to slowly die from the black plague of crime, prostitution and drug trafficking .
However, if all America successfully recovered from this fever, then the golden capital of Michigan, shattered by the oil crisis, demographic catastrophe, robbery and violence of criminal groups, rolled steadily into the abyss of poverty and oblivion .Looting, desolation and the decision of the authorities to demolish historic buildings in the city center that would free parking spaces made their juicy touch into the picture of the city's decay .And yet, despite all the difficulties, Detroit, with the remnants of the uncultivated cultural heritage, managed to preserve the glory of the city, which is of great interest to tourists from all over the world .We can say that the unstable economic situation, abandoned skyscrapers, theaters and a secret curfew for white citizens, give a certain harsh romanticism to the western city .But, that personally for you walk on Detroit did not become a blockbuster, yet do not leave in the evening from the hotel and stay away from Downtown .
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Detroit Transportation
Detroit is a city of cars, it's easy to rent a car here and drive for fun. The traffic is calm and with parking places, as a rule, there are no problems. The cost of renting from $ 50 per day, if taken for more days will be cheaper.
The bus service is well developed in Detroit. The Detroit Department of Transportation (DDOT) takes passengers to the outer edges of the city. From there, the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) carries out transportation around the suburbs. A joint communication between the centers of Windsor (Canada) and Detroit is provided by Transit Windsor through the tunnel.
The monorail system, known as the People Mover, built in 1987, provides a daily operation of approximately 4.7 km loop in the city center. One-way fare is $ 0.5.
Kitchen and restaurants
The Coney Dog's is the legend of Detroit - a thin hot dog that is covered with chili, raw onions and yellow mustard. The two most famous and original places where you can try these hot dogs are in the neighborhood with each other, not far from the park of Comerica. The first American hot dog store "Coney Island" was opened by Greek immigrants. At one point, the second owner (perhaps a brother) opened the second store next door, which is now called Lafayette Coney Island. Both are good, both ardent lovers of this dish, and both work almost 24 hours a day.
The square Deep Dish Pizza is another example of traditional Detroit food. This is a square deep dish with pizza, along with snacks and salads, a crusty crust that will surely impress. The most traditional place where you can try this dish is called "Buddy Pizza", there are several outlets in this network, but the main one is on Conant. There are others, no less good: 1) Loui's; 2) Shield's; 3) Jet's. Each pizzeria serves snacks and salads, often pizza is served with an iceberg salad, tomatoes, cheese, olives, onions, ham and salami.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions in Dallas
Many of the museums are located in the historic cultural center in the neighborhood of Wayne State University and the College of Creative Research. There are a lot of museums in Detroit, here are some of them: the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Historical Museum, the Charles H. Wright Museum of American Ancestral History, the Detroit Science Center, and the main branch of the Detroit Public Library.
Other cultural attractions include the Motown Historical Museum, the Pewabic Ceramics Studio and its school, the Tuskegee Pilots Museum, Fort Wayne, the Great Dessin Museum of Loss, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCAD), the Institute of Contemporary Art (CAID) and the Belle Isle Conservatory. In 2010, the GR N'Namdi Gallery opened on an area of almost 16,000 square feet in the city center.
Important moments and events in the history of Detroit and its surroundings are reflected in the Henry Ford Museum - the largest museum in the United States. Historical Detroit is represented by a multitude of churches, skyscrapers and mansions. The other side of Detroit, of interest, includes the Zoo in Royal Oak, the Kranbork Art Museum in Bloomfield Hills and the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory at Belle Isle.
The City of Greektown and the three central resort hotel casinos are the main part of the entertainment center of Detroit. Those who want to spend money in a casino or relax with chic, this place will certainly enjoy.
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