Making the Most of Motown: Discover Detroit

Take a bite into a slice of classic American culture bydevelopment of the United States through the
traveling to Detroit. This modern metropolis boastsIndustrial Era. Henry Ford established his now essential
some of the most influential movements in Americanassembly-line production to create America's first
musical culture, civil rights, manufacturing andmass produced motor vehicle, the Model T.
architecture. Once you find the cheapest airfare toThroughout the 1920s and 30s, now-historic
Detroit that suits your plans, you'll be gazing at theskyscrapers were constructed in the cutting edge
magical cityscape of Motown from the livelyArt-Deco design in contrast with the classical style
waterfront of Detroit River.represented in nation's first Fox Theater and the
Detroit Keeps Dropping the BeatsOpera House.
Motor Town, as Detroit became known due to theBuilt in 1928, the Fisher building is the most notable
early automotive industry based here, was also theamong early Art-Deco skyscrapers as it was also the
home of blues, jazz and the roots of modern hip hop.home of the Fisher Brothers' automotive industry and
Motown Records emerged in Detroit, giving rise totoday is referred to as "Detroit's largest art object."
such artists as Aretha Franklin and The Temptations.In stark contrast, the colossal Renaissance Center
There are numerous jazz clubs throughout the citysoars in unmistakable post modern design along
that evoke the atmosphere of Detroit's early musicalDetroit's International Riverfront, boasting 5.5 million
explorations.square feet of office space, hotel towers and
Detroit is also known as the birthplace of Techno.restaurants. Travel to Detroit to witness first hand
Inspired producers and musicians continue to bendthe truly remarkable skyline spanning architectural
the musical curve electronically in the bass-poundinggenerations. Stop by the Detroit Historical Society
clubs of Detroit's hyperactive nightlife. Notably,and Museum for a complete history of the mansions,
Detroit hosts an International Jazz Festival, Electronicskyscrapers and religious buildings and map out your
Music Festival, Motor City Music Festival, and hip hop'ssightseeing efficiently.
Summer Jamz Music Festival. Book your airfare toWhether you fancy sports, theater, art, dining or
Detroit on one of these festival weekends and yourocking music, Detroit is a special piece of the
will certainly be in for a real taste of Motown'sAmerican pie that has it all and more. Make your way
musical enthusiasm.to Michigan and explore the hidden corners of a city
Deco, Design and Dramadeeply entrenched in the many progressive
Detroit offers world class theaters, museums andmovements and industrial developments of the 20th
sporting events as well is insight into thecentury.