Detroit, Industrial metropolis in Michigan, United States
Detroit stands along the Detroit River, bordering Canada, with a network of wide boulevards radiating from the downtown district to suburban neighborhoods.
French officer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac established Fort Pontchartrain du Detroit in 1701 as a strategic trading post between Lakes Erie and Huron.
The Detroit Institute of Arts maintains an encyclopedic collection of 65,000 works, featuring Diego Rivera murals depicting the city's industrial heritage.
The Detroit People Mover, an elevated rail system, connects major buildings and entertainment venues through a 2.9-mile circuit in the downtown area.
During the early 20th century, Detroit transformed manufacturing with the first moving assembly line at the Highland Park Ford Plant in 1913.
Location: Wayne County
Inception: 1701
Founders: Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac
Elevation above the sea: 183 m
Part of: Rust Belt
Shares border with: Windsor, Dearborn
Website: https://detroitmi.gov
GPS coordinates: 42.33155,-83.04664
Latest update: May 28, 2025 23:27
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Collection of the main rooftop bars in Detroit offering elevated outdoor spaces to enjoy drinks with city views. These venues provide high terraces in various neighborhoods across Detroit, Michigan.
Ford Field
945 m
Renaissance Center
642 m
Ambassador Bridge
3.1 km
Michigan Central Station
2.6 km
Tiger Stadium
1.8 km
Comerica Park
863 m
The Henry Ford
15.7 km
Gordie Howe International Bridge
6.5 km
Belle Isle Park
5.7 km
Hudson's Site Development
286 m
Detroit Masonic Temple
1.6 km
Packard Automotive Plant
5.5 km
Cass Technical High School
1.3 km
Fox Theatre
909 m
Detroit Institute of Arts
3.4 km
TCF Center
607 m
Hitsville U.S.A.
5 km
Fisher Building
4.9 km
Fort Detroit
303 m
Fair Lane
15.4 km
Islamic Center of America
15.1 km
MGM Grand Detroit
1.1 km
Heidelberg Project
3.7 km
The Spirit of Detroit
303 m
Henry Ford Hospital
5 km
Guardian Building
214 m
Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
4.5 km
Cooley High School
14.1 kmReviews
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