Location: North End
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What to do and see in North End, Michigan (MI): The Best Things to do
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. The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 538 reviews
Experience the Original Model T Factory Visiting the Piquette Avenue Ford Plant is a unique experience-it's the oldest auto plant open to the public anywhere in the world. Almost unchanged since Henry Ford's day, the plant is a three-story New England-style mill building. Each floor is divided into sections by the original metal fire doors, complete with the shadows of Henry Ford's "Positively NO Smoking" stencils. The old plank floors are worn from the 12,000 Model Ts built on them, so wear appropriate shoes for your visit. The plant is on the National Register of Historic Places, and is a designated National Historic Landmark and a Michigan State Historic Site. Walk the worn wood floors and touch the brick walls where Henry Ford and his team of automotive pioneers developed the car that led to an automotive and social revolution. See Henry Ford's office as it was in 1908 when he was on the cusp of fame. And learn why it still matters today. See a selection of rare Detroit-built cars from the first decade of the 20th century and learn their fates.
Reviewed By HughC239 - Toronto, Canada
From the outside its a small, somewhat unassuming museum but the magic lies inside with the superb tour guides who bring the place to life with their impressive knowledge of the stories, vehicles and history of Henry Ford, the Ford motor company, the Piquette plant and the birth of the auto industry. By far our favourite and most memorable tourist attraction during our visit to Detroit. We left with a profound new respect for Henry Ford and all that he accomplished. Kudos to the hardworking and dedicated staff at this little gem.
2. Pure Detroit
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5.0 based on 194 reviews
Welcome to Pure Detroit - the original local culture shop - since 1998. Spreading the love for Detroit through our brand of apparel and other exclusive artisan goods and gifts. We offer free architectural history tours every weekend at The Fisher and Guardian Building. Visit us at one of our 6 locations in Detroit or visit us online for more tour/retail information!
Reviewed By O3956QQcaseyc
Great tour today with Jake! Very knowledgeable and great interaction with the crowd. Highly recommend you take a tour, it’s a great building to see!
3. Antique Touring Company
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5.0 based on 114 reviews
We deliver high-quality, thought-provoking tours of historic Detroit in the iconic antique cars that built this city. Our first Tour is of Belle Isle with more tours in development. Antique Touring Company is the only history tour offered daily in Detroit utilizing antique automobiles. Headquartered at the historic Piquette Avenue Plant, where Henry Ford developed the Model T and hiring from Highland Park, where the Model T was built, Antique Touring is uniquely positioned as a leader in Detroit for engaging the past, building equitably in the present and co-imaging a future that celebrates the best in all of us.
4. Tangent Gallery/Hastings Street Ballroom
5. Fisher Theatre
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4.5 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By E5112UTLawrence - Sandusky, United States
I have a series subscription for all the shows. This place is awesome. THe detail and design of the building are amazing. The people working there are always nice and polite. I have never had a bad time going there Parking garage right next to building and is free with a show
6. Motor City Photography Workshops
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4.5 based on 89 reviews
Motor City Photography Workshops offer tours exploring abandoned buildings in Detroit as well as non-abandoned tours of Detroit. If you are looking for someone who knows Detroit and its abandoned locations, you will be hard pressed to find anyone else who has the experience and know-how we do. We can set up a tour for a few hours, or a few days! It depends on your availability and itinerary.
7. Fisher Building
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4.5 based on 322 reviews
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
The Fisher Building is a landmark skyscraper that originally was planned for a complex of three buildings, with two 30-story structures flanking a 60-story tower. Because of the Great Depression, only one 30-story tower was constructed. Located at 3011 West Grand Boulevard in the heart of the New Center area of Detroit, Michigan, the ornate building was completed in 1928 and is one of the major works of architect Albert Kahn. It is designed in an Art Deco style, faced with limestone, granite and several types of marble. It contains the elaborate 2,089-seat Fisher Theatre and also houses the headquarters of the Detroit Public Schools and the studios of radio station WJR. Named for and financed by the Fisher family of General Motors fame, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and designed a National Historic Landmark in 1989. Often described as "Detroit's largest art object," the Fisher Building rises 428 feet, has 21 elevators and took inspiration from the 1922 design of Eliel Saarinen's Tribune Tower in Chicago, with an emphasis on verticality and the stepped-back upper stories. The opulent three-story barrel vaulted lobby is constructed with 40 different kinds of marble and the sculpture on the exterior of the building was create by several sculptors, including Mariot, Corrado Parducci, Anthony De Lorenzo and Ulysses Ricci. And the Fisher Theatre, converted from a movie house to a playhouse in 1961, is one of Detroit's oldest live theatre venues.
8. The Schvitz
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4.5 based on 10 reviews
Open since 1930, The Schvitz is Detroit’s original urban bath house (banya) and the only historic bath house left in the city. A storied landmark and cultural institution for nearly 100 years, this old-world oasis still offers the very best in ancient healing therapies and holistic healing. Great food and camaraderie will complete your restorative stay. Come unwind, back in time.
Reviewed By POK2016 - Detroit, United States
Nice unique bath house. Awesome steam and sauna Pop up cocktails* food* music* nice atmosphere ladies from all over * no judgement here * body massages * reflexology * scalp massage. Get here early to sign up for the services. They book up fast. Towels robes and sauna slides keys for lockers provided. I even had a b12 shot. The pool was a bit chilly. But enjoyable feeling after. Grab the ladies and go!! Coed and men have THIER days also.
9. New Center Park
10. Shy Vs Bold
Shy vs Bold Boutique provides our customers with distinctive Clothing, Accessories, Home & Gift items. Our owner has travelled all over the world and enjoys searching for unique items which are sure to gain our customers compliments. It is our aim to provide you with quality, trendsetting and unique items from all over the globe.
