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Updated: 2026-08-21
Detroit, the Motor City, is a living testament to American innovation, with a rich history of industry, music, and art. Visit to experience its spirit of revitalization, vibrant art scene, and fascinating museums that tell its unique story.
Plan a trip to Detroit →The must-see places in Detroit include Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Motown Museum (Hitsville U.S.A.), Greenfield Village, Century Theatre and more. Here is the full list, with a short note on each:
One of the top art museums in the U.S., featuring a vast collection of works from around the world, including famous murals by Diego Rivera.
A massive museum showcasing the history of American innovation, with fascinating exhibits of cars, planes, machinery, and more.
The birthplace of Motown music, showcasing the history of the iconic label and the original recording studio.
A living history village showcasing iconic American homes, workshops, and farms, including those of Henry Ford and Thomas Edison.
A beautiful promenade along the Detroit River, with views of Canada, parks, fountains, and activities for the whole family.
Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Motown Museum (Hitsville U.S.A.), Greenfield Village, Century Theatre, Chrysler Theatre
Any season works - MupDay plans around opening hours and the weather, and rebuilds your days as you add or remove places.
Most travellers spend between two and five days in Detroit. MupDay builds a full itinerary for whatever length you pick - two days, three, four or a week - splitting the places across the days by proximity and opening hours, so each day stands on its own.
Pick places in MupDay and it auto-builds a day-by-day route with no zig-zag, weather-aware.
