Detroit is one of the best tourist destinations in the United States state Michigan. There are several fun filled attractions around Detroit. Millions of people visit the city for the world known attractions and entertainment activities.

The popular attractions of the Detroit city are:

- Belle Isle Aquarium

- Joe Louis Arena

- Detroit Historical Museum

- Masonic Temple of Detroit

- Detroit Zoological Park

- New Detroit science center

- Pewabic Pottery

The Detroit Zoo is operated by the Detroit zoological Society which is the private and non profit organization. The Detroit zoo is the family friendly attraction in Detroit which is situated on the 125 acres of land. The zoo is home to 1,500 animals from 260 spices.

Motown Historical Museum is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Detroit. The museum receives millions of tourist every year. The museum provides exhibits to educate the youth and the adult about the vision, creativity and entrepreneurship through exhibits and educational programs.

The city has numerous sightseeing tours which are very useful for the first time visitors of the city. Diamond Jack's river tour is the sight seeing tour where the tourist can enjoy the sparkling Detroit River which is the world's busiest waterway. There are several public tours available in Detroit. Most of the airlines will also provide sigh seeing tours for their passenger.

You trip to Detroit will not get complete without visiting the top attractions and sight seeing tours. Prior reservation is strictly recommended for the sight seeing tours to avoid inconvenience.

If you are planning to explore the city of Detroit as part of a group, it would be beneficial to find out which the top rated attractions of Detroit are. Collecting information on the public transport systems would be compulsory.

Information on the attractions in Detroit

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The city of Detroit which lies at a convenient location between the lakes Erie and Huron offers a wide variety of attractions. Music lovers are surely going to be impressed by the performing arts and entertainment options at this place. Music is an inevitable part of night life at this city. The live music places of the city include: Auburn Hills Palace and Music Theater DTE Energy. The entertainment scene is inclusive of Music Hall, Fox Theater, Masonic Temple Theatre etc.

Some of the attractions include: Belle Isle, African-American History White Museum, Detroit Fine Arts Institute, GM Renaissance Center, Motown Historical Museum, New Detroit Science Center etc.

African-American History White Museum in Detroit

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GM Renaissance Center in Detroit

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The Beller Isle is a river island with hiking trails, beautiful parkland, sports facilities, freshwater aquarium, safari zoo etc to name a few. The Charles Museum shows the role played by blacks in America's rich history. Motown Historical Museum is famous for its historical site and music activities of various types. The 'New Detroit Science Center' is famous for activities for children, IMAX theatre, family activity and other related exhibits.

Belle Isle of Detroit

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belle_Isle_Park

The annual events of Detroit are Detroit River Hydroplane Races, Belle Isle Grand Prix Racing, Freedom International Festival Fireworks, Parade on the day of Thanksgiving etc.