In the place known as the Renaissance City, Detroit is a city of good natured and wonderful people. You can get a hint of their strong will from the city motto which states that they hope for better things as well as rising from the ashes. As of today, Detroit and Downtown Detroit are booming with the population of yuppies. Retail is expanding and there are many high rises built to cater to this growth.

Detroit as a City

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The central business district in Detroit is Downtown Detroit. Here, there's much history as well as modernity. Buildings that range from historic architecture to skyscrapers stand here. The most notable ones are the Penobscot Building, the Renaissance Center, the Guardian Building and the Comerica Tower.

Downtown Detroit on Wiki

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

If you're in Detroit for business or pleasure, there are many hotels to choose from for accommodation. The most preferred from a long list of hotels are the Holiday Inn Express Downtown, the Atheneum Suite Hotel, Marriott Detroit Renaissance Center and the Hilton Garden Inn.

Hotels to Consider in Downtown Detroit

http://www.downtownhotelguide.com/detroit/

To enjoy the full expanse of what Downtown Detroit has to offer, you also have to know about the various hot spots. If you're a regular at pubs, you'll definitely like the classic pubs here like Jacoby's. If you're in for something new, the Buzz Bar and Pulse are open.

Detroit Hotspots

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For a romantic evening out on with your love, the most romantic spots to grab dinner are Andiamo's Lakefront Bistro, The Earle and the Eve's Restaurant.

Detroit Restaurants

http://detroit.about.com/od/fooddining/tp/Romantic-Restaurants.htm

Detroit city features lively festivals as well as exciting events all around the year. The annual city event calendar comprises of many stimulating events that no one can afford to miss.

The festivals and events featured include sporting events, Detroit carnivals, parades, Mardi Gras which is further accompanied by a wide host of festivities. Detroit Events and Festivals in 2010 seem to add to the count of visitors here manifolds:

2010 Detroit Events

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The North American International Auto Show in January showcases newer concept and production cars is recorded to fetch over 700,000 people. Then the Central Collegiate Hockey Association features popular games at Joe Louis Arena in February.

Popular Events and Festivals in Michigan

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Visitors heading for the city in May can attend Detroit Downtown Hoedown which is the free annual country music event. It hosts the best Country and Western's performers. DEMF / Movement / Fuse-In electronic music festival stands next which is a glorious celebration and display great light and sound.

Country Music Show in Detroit

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Detroit Festival of the Arts is held in mid-June along with Spirit of Detroit Thunder Fest powerboat-racing event. Afro-American Music Festival takes place mid-July that comprises of various open-air jazz concerts. August is the time for The African World Festival which is again a vibrant, family style event that gives a toss to African art and music.

City's most significant and largest jazz event, The Detroit International Jazz Festival is celebrated at Hart Plaza and gathers around 800,000 people. Then, Festival of the Arts event has an array of dancers, jugglers, storytellers, musicians, artists and puppeteers for complete family entertainment.

2010 Downtown Detroit Festivals

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