Detroit Attractions
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Detroit
Detroit, by far the largest city in the state of Michigan, lies on the north-west bank of the Detroit River and on Lake St Clair, between Lakes Huron and Erie. The "metropolis of the automobile", Detroit ranks with New York and Chicago as one of the largest industrial cities in the United States. It is the country's busiest inland port after Chicago and Duluth - accessible, since the construction of the St Lawrence Seaway, to ocean-going vessels of up to 25,000 tons.
History The city's name is derived from the French détroit (strait), referring to the narrow waterway between Lakes Huron and Erie.
Detroit, by far the largest city in the state of Michigan, lies on the north-west bank of the Detroit River and on Lake St Clair, between Lakes Huron and Erie. The "metropolis of the automobile", Detroit ranks with New York and Chicago as one of the largest industrial cities in the United States. It is the country's busiest inland port after Chicago and Duluth - accessible, since the construction of the St Lawrence Seaway, to ocean-going vessels of up to 25,000 tons.
History The city's name is derived from the French détroit (strait), referring to the narrow waterway between Lakes Huron and Erie.
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Belle Isle
Located in the Detroit River, Belle Isle is a park area with walking trails, recreational facilities, an aquarium, zoo, and two museums.
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Detroit Institute of Fine Arts
The Detroit Institute of Fine Arts displays works from around the world, including a strong collection of European paintings. Represented here are such names as Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Matisse, and Picasso.