Top 10 Things To Do In Detroit
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- Опубліковано 12 чер 2024
- Think you know Detroit? You might need to think again. The city has weathered a lot of challenges and change. In 2013, Detroit became the largest American city to file for bankruptcy. But nothing stops Detroit, Michigan. Today is a really exciting time to visit and see how Detroiters are reimagining and reinventing their city. In this video, we're sharing 10 of the best things to see and do in this city on the move.
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👉 Where to Eat and Drink in Detroit, Michigan: bit.ly/detroitfoodie
0:00 Welcome to Detroit, Michigan!
1:34 Cliff Bell's Live Jazz & Restaurant
2:37 The Belt + Library Street Collective + Louis / Buhl & Co.
3:52 Downtown Detroit Architecture Walking Tour
7:02 Motown Museum
10:14 Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, Dearborn
12:54 Detroit Institute of Arts
14:46 Joe Louis Monument
15:08 Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
17:01 Rebel Nell (making jewelry out of Detroit graffiti)
18:54 Book Tower + Roost Apartment Hotel
22:37 Thanks for watching! Please like and subscribe 😊
For more information on planning your Detroit visit: visitdetroit.com/
We're delighted to collaborate with @VisitDetroitOfficial and Moreno & Co. on this press trip to explore the city of Detroit. Thanks so much for having us!
📸 All archival images are courtesy of the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library.
PLACES WE VISIT IN THE VIDEO:
Cliff Bell's: cliffbells.com/
The Belt: www.thebelt.org/about-the-belt
Library Street Collective: lscgallery.com/
Louis/Buhl * Co.: www.louisbuhl.com/
City Tour Detroit Walking Tour: citytourdetroit.com/
Motown Museum: www.motownmuseum.org/
Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation: www.thehenryford.org/
Detroit Institute of Arts Museum: dia.org/
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History: www.thewright.org/
Rebel Nell: www.rebelnell.com/
Book Tower: booktowerdetroit.com/
Roost Apartment Hotel: www.myroost.com/extended-stay...
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Which of these 10 spots would you most like to visit in Detroit? And where should we go that wasn't featured in this video? We'd love to hear your recommendations for next time!
I would love to visit the Motown Museum as I've seen some of the bands on the label live and I would like to stand where they stood. Seems to have recovered a city from the terrible time when it went broke. Still love your videos and your lovely smiles.
@@john80c Thank you, as always, John 😊 Detroit has definitely emerged strong after so many challenges and it's inspiring to see. An amazing city. I'd love to know which Motown bands/artists you saw live! Sounds like I'm about to be quite envious... 😉
@@EileenAldis 4Tops, Temptations and Supremes
@@john80c I think my jaw hit the floor when I read those 3 names, John! I was prepared to be envious but HOLY COW. 😮 I can only imagine how fabulous it must have been seeing those artists in person... I'm curious where you saw the concerts?
I do not know much about Detroit but when I will visit definitely I will check: Library Street Collection, Motawn, Henry Ford and 100% Art Museum. ❤❤ aaaannd of course I will try the local cuisine lol👍
I went to Detroit twice and the second time I went my mother and I volunteered with the greening of Detroit to help plant trees in this distressed neighborhood of 7 mile road. We enjoyed our visit and checked out downtown which is probably my favorite downtown in any city i visited in the US.
Sadly, My mother, Edith Maria Johnson passed away from Bile Duct Cancer last Tuesday night and she was only 70. I was reminiscing our time together when I looked at picture of us at the Detroit International Riverfront. When I have the time, I’m going back to the 313 to check out the city and volunteer to honor my mom! RIP mom
I'm really sorry to hear that your mom has passed. Sending love and strength to you and your family. ❤️ What a great thing you two did together planting trees in Detroit. That's a great legacy to leave that will continue to grow for years to come. I hope you'll be able to return to the city to honour your mom, as you say. When you come, we made a video about where to eat and drink in Detroit I hope you'll find helpful - lots of great spots to go: bit.ly/detroitfoodie
Condolences to you on the loss of your Mom. I’m sure her spirit is with you. 💔🙏
As a Detroiter living in Chicago, I really enjoyed this video. It's the longest continual smile I've experienced since a little boy. Thank you, God bless!
Thank you for your wonderful comment! It makes me very happy to know our video made you smile so much ❤️
Come back and visit soon!
@@mayorsman0417 We appreciate that, thank you! We certainly will :)
Detroiter here. Nailed it! You are a treasure. Thanks for sharing this!
Thank you! Hearing this from a Detroiter truly means a lot. ❤️ We just posted another video about food and drink in Detroit. If you haven't seen it yet it's here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie Would love to hear your recommendations for our next visit as well!
Will do! Thanks!
@@reubenellis2812 Wonderful! I've got a good list going of places I need to go next time we're in Detroit...! We also just started a new series about Taiwan today and the first video is here: bit.ly/taiwangondola The next couple coming up will also be about food and drink so lots more tasty stuff :)
I love architecture and Detroit is on my bucket list ! 😀
Wonderful! I'm sure you'll love the architecture in Detroit! And they're restoring more buildings all the time :) We just posted a video about where to eat and drink in Detroit...lots of great spots for when you visit! Here's the link: bit.ly/detroitfoodie
I LOVE Detroit! Despite hard times the people of Detroit always seem to rally, recreate and rebuild. It's the most tenacious city anywhere!
You've already featured my favorite spot, the DIA, but you've given us so many other places to put on my bucket list!
Terrific video, Eileen!❤
Thank you so much, Linda! You've put it so perfectly about the city of Detroit! It's unstoppable and I especially loved the neon sign that says "Nothing stop Detroit." So true and never more evident than now. The DIA is incredible and I definitely need to go back because there's waaaay more to appreciate. As an art lover I think you'll enjoy The Belt and the two galleries there as well! ❤️
Wow! I had no idea there is so much to do and see in Detroit - love your video. Best one ever on this remarkable city. Planning my own visit soon. Thanks Eileen and Marc. You are the best too.
Thank you! ❤ There's a lot to see and experience in Detroit! We'll be sharing another video about where to eat and drink so watch for that next. Glad to hear you've been inspired to plan your own visit!
Motown museum is a must to see in Detroit. I was stunned how the room where the greatest hits of all times were made was so small and cramped. At the end of the tour we all, tourist from all over the world, sang "My Girl". A wonderful and unforgettable experience.
Thank you for this video! LOVE Detroit.
Thank you, David! We thought about you guys during our visit, especially at the Henry Ford! Such a cool city 😃 This isn't our last Detroit video...
WONDERFUL to finally read a very positive story and acknowledgement of my beautiful Detroit. While she remains imperfect, she and the people of Detroit share a glorious story of Redemption, economic survival and cultural faith. I had been frustrated by efforts to brand Detroit as a deep tragedy of crime, Black shame and a dashed hope of how past racism was a good thing. This program also provides powerful edit on Detroit's past, present and future contributions. Thank you!
Thank you for your wonderful comment on our video! 🥰 It means a lot, especially coming from a Detroiter like yourself. I'm curious if you've seen the video we made on food and drink in Detroit? It's here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie Have you been to any of the places in the video? If you have suggestions for us, we'd love to hear. We're putting together a wish list for another visit.
Born on the east side, in 1958. I LOVE DETROIT. GO LIONS.
Go Lions indeed! I don't know much about football but I know they had a great season this year, right!? We made a video about food and drink in Detroit and I'd love to know if you've been to these awesome spots before: bit.ly/detroitfoodie And please let us know your recommendations for next time :)
Eileen, you did such an excellent job of showing my hometown. I've been gone for 10 years now but absolutely love my city. I remember riding to work on the bus past many of the sites in downtown, walking by many others during lunch, visiting the Henry Ford and getting married there. Thank you for your enthusiastic presentation.
Congratulations on a beautiful and very informative video. If my name was Detroit, I’d be giving you big hugs for showing me off in such an amazing way. I absolutely loved the video and inspires me to put this beautiful city on my to do list. Thanks again. ❤❤❤
Thanks so much, Ron! I absolutely love the way you put that about "if my name was Detroit" haha. 😄 I hope we've done the city proud! It truly is an inspiring and exciting place and an awesome time to visit ❤️
@@EileenAldis You sure have made me proud
@@thomshin2460 That means everything to us. Thank you ❤
I admire and appreciate your enthusiasm for "America's Great Comeback City," Detroit. I moved here about 3 years ago and I've fallen in love with the city: from the history to the potential, I'm excited for more to see it for themselves.
I didn't know some of these places you mentioned so I definitely learned something new. I was actually in the Book Tower within the last couple of months and even took a picture of the replica tower but didn't realize there was a whole room with a history lesson. Can anyone go in there and is there just a door I missed lol? I would love to explore whatever parts of these buildings are open to the public. The Fisher Building is another cool one with Pure Detroit gift shop and is a theatre just down the street from the Motown Museum.
Detroit is rapidly changing as well so there are some things being built that are not here today but will be in the coming months or years like the completion of the Joe Louis Greenway, Ralph Wilson Centennial Park, Gordie Howe International Bridge, Hudson's Detroit(GM is moving their hq to what will be the 2nd tallest building in the state behind current hq GM Renaissance Center), and my favorite the reopening of the abandoned Michigan Central Station in June.
You might also like the Mbad African Bead Museum where you can buy necklaces and whatnot some of which are actually from Africa and a secret activity of kayaking through the Venice like canals of the Jefferson Chalmers neighborhood. I really want to do this but there are 1 or 2 companies that do group excursions for a couple hours around $50/person if I remember correctly.
Wow, thank you for your wonderful comment and for sharing this great information as well. I'm making a list of things I want to do on future trips to the city. Am really looking forward to the station being open in June! A lot to look forward to for sure. As for the Book Tower, yes, anyone can go and look inside the historic exhibition. It's across from the main reception desk under the glass dome. Near the elevators and glass-walled kitchen prep area. Take a look next time! We also just posted a new video about food and drink in Detroit and I'd love to hear your thoughts. It's here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie Please let us know any recommendations you'd add :)
Thank you, I'll go to the Book Tower exhibit when I have some time near there and same with the Library St Art Collective and the buildings around there. I was also glad to see all the love we got from the NFL draft this past weekend. The city is rockin' right now although some of us already knew all the fun that can be had here. 😂 I'm not a foodie so I'm sure I'll learn a lot from your food video but my guesses are a Coney dog, pizza, and Mexican food. Then Dearborn has the middle eastern along Warren Ave
@@A.J.Valenti I was delighted -- and not surprised! -- to see the record-seeing crowds during the NFL draft. So fantastic. You're right about the Coney dogs! We did a taste test actually ;) Curious what you think of the others...and would love any suggestions for Mexican and Middle Eastern food. If you haven't been to Baobab Fare already I HIGHLY recommend a visit!
What an amazing video! I thought I knew my city until I watched this. I feel like i need to create a Detroit bucket list given the content of this video.
Thank you! That's awesome to hear and it's always fun to discover new things in your hometown. 😊 I'd love to add some delicious spots to eat and drink to your bucket list! We made a video about some fantastic places to try: bit.ly/detroitfoodie I'd love to know what's at the top of your new Detroit bucket list...
As soon as she said “process”, I had to check, and yes, a Canadian, doing a tour of Detroit.
Nothing wrong with that, we’re glad to host you. Love the video! A nice change from the abandon explorers, and suburbanites dragging the city.
haha thank you! I know other words sometimes reveal my "Canadian-ness" but I've never heard of "process" being one of them...interesting! I grew up a couple of hours away from Detroit across the border. Glad you enjoyed the video! We made another video about food and drink in Detroit and I'd love to know what you think - it's here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie :)
@@EileenAldis It’s all about the “o”s. How we differ when using long and short. The classic about-aboot, or praw-cess vs prOcess. No one is right or wrong, just different. ☺️ It is a fun little identifier of region.
Thanks for the link. I enjoy your content!
Ok I’m a Detroiter and fellow UA-camr of things Detroit… You executed this flawlessly 🙌🏾
Wow, just, wow. So what I thought I knew about Detroit...and indeed wasn't much...has been basically turned on its head. Absolutely amazing. Which 10 spots to pick? It would be hard to leave any out! And who doesn't love such a remarkable comeback story! Not sure if anyone can do a better video on this city than you guys. Also more reason to root for their sports teams i.e. the Lions!
Hi Scott! I've been looking forward to reading your comment! Hope you're having a happy Easter/weekend. 😊 Seeing a jersey on the Spirit of Detroit monument is definitely extra reason to root for Detroit sport teams! It's such a fun tradition. And doing all 10 things in this video sounds like a great idea to me.... 😉 Our next video is all about places to eat and drink in Detroit 😋
It’s so good to see you guys again. I’ve missed your faces! Thanks for this terrific video profiling all the good things that are happening in Detroit. There is so much excitement happening there and you’ve captured it beautifully, as always. Cheers! ❤
Thank you! I'm so happy to see your lovely comment. 🥰 It's great to be back and especially with this video about a city we're inspired by. There will be a second Detroit video too so stay tuned for that...! It is truly an exciting time for the city and Detroiters are so passionate and creative about the renaissance. Hope you have a lovely weekend! ❤️
Oooo guys, what a wonderful presentation of Detroit, architecture there is impressive. Thank you for showing me this, unknown for me, city and all perks. Thank you for all interested facts about this city, definitely you convinced me to visit 😉. Big hugs for you both 💕💕
Hi Ewa! I'm so glad we've convinced you to visit Detroit! 💗 It's a fantastic city and now is an exciting time as they rebuild and grow. This video is a snapshot of things to do but there's so much more as well. Thank goodness the older buildings weren't demolished so they can be given TLC again and made beautiful, like the Book Tower. They just don't make buildings like that anymore! Hugs back 🤗
Fantastic review/video!!!
Thank you for your fantastic review of my home town.
Thank you! It means a lot to read this knowing it's your hometown. 😊 We actually just posted a new video about food and drink in Detroit. It's here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie I'd love to hear what you think and also any recommendations you'd add for our next visit.
Great video, thanks for your time and efforts 🎉❤😊
Thank you! We appreciate that and are happy you enjoyed it 🥰 Are you from Detroit? We made another video about where to eat and drink and it's full of fantastic spots. It's here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie Curious if you've been or have any other recommendations for us! This was our first time trying a Detroit-style pizza and Detroit-style hot dog...🍕🌭
Loved this vid very informative
Thank you! I'm happy to hear that. ❤️ We recently posted a second video about Detroit and 12 places to eat and drink. The link is here if you'd like to check it out: bit.ly/detroitfoodie Hope you enjoy and we'd love to hear any recommendations you have as well.
I love how you did a great job on showcasing the progress of the city and the strong historical influence this city had. This city is already on the comeback train, y’all better hop on before it’s too late!
haha thank you! All aboard the comeback train for sure! It's really inspiring and I just love Detroit. I'm really glad you enjoyed our video. :) Are you from Detroit? We'll be posting another video next about places to eat and drink in the city. Spoiler: we had a lot of good eats and treats...
Welcome to Detroit! I live in the Detroit metro area and have been to many of these places. One place you may want to check out in a future trip in warmer weather is Belle Isle, an island and park in the Detroit river.
Hi Susan! Thank you for the warm welcome! We loved visiting Detroit and it's great to hear you've been to some of these places as well. I appreciate the Belle Isle suggestion and you're not the first one to recommend it actually! Looks like a great place for a return visit in the summer. Someone mentioned they thought you could rent bikes there as well? We'll be sharing another video about places to eat and drink in Detroit so if you have any tips on that front I'd love to hear too. Have a lovely weekend!
I super liked it... Thank you tremendously...
Wonderful video, thank you!
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you! We made another video about food and drink in Detroit if you'd like to see more (some yummy inspiration!): bit.ly/detroitfoodie 😊
Loved this!
Thank you! 😊 Are you from Detroit or maybe planning a visit?
Nice video. If I want to visit Paris or Amsterdam. I would go to Detroit!
Always enjoy your videos!!
Thank you so much! I'm happy to see your comment! ❤️
As a teenager living in Windsor, Riverside dances was the practice venue for Motown groups to try out their routines. I saw a 12 year old Stevie Wonder performing to a very small venue and we got to see him up close. Many other Motown groups sang here on Saturday nights, entertaining all kids who never knew what stars these groups were to become. These a very fond memories of mine and nobody talks about them. We also would go to Detroit to witness the Motown Revue, everyone was there, all day, group after group, the Temptations, everyone. Loved it so much.
WOW. This blows my mind! What an incredible time that must've been. Thank you for sharing your experience. Do you still live in Windsor? We made a video about places to eat and drink in Detroit for next time you cross...it's here if you want to check it out : bit.ly/detroitfoodie :)
I don’t live in Windsor anymore but I have such a bunch of stories about Detroit and stories about my Mum and sister and I shopping, working, and socializing. Also different situations crossing through customs, bridge and tunnel. Also, Im so old that before OHIP, the medical system we have now, I went to a special doctor in Detroit, paying as we went and how my Mum made that into an adventure every time to ease the anxiety of my procedures. Great memories that will live with me forever.
Oh, and the doctor’s office was in one of those wonderful, beautiful buildings on Woodward.
@@user-wb7fb3cv5y Sounds like you have a wonderful family and lots of amazing memories to look back on. ❤
@@user-wb7fb3cv5y They are gorgeous!
Thanks for sharing! I work in downtown Detroit and still learned a lot from your video! I really need to get out and explore more around here :)
Thank you! That's really nice to hear :) Our next video is about places to eat and drink in Detroit which we're excited about. As a Detroiter, I'd love to know what other places you think we should go/try?
I LOVED this video….! A confession….I live just a few hours from the Great American City of Detroit….
....And I learned a LOT just now! What a comeback story!
I’m left breathless at the number of places/things I intend to see and do now in Detroit!
You’ve spun this tale well…. And the level of detail was expansive and welcome!
I’ve already looked up accommodation!
Fantastic!! That's wonderful you're already looking up places to stay! I recommend the Book Tower (Roost Apartment Hotel we show in the video) as well as the Shinola Hotel and the Siren Hotel (more on that one in another video to come...). All within easy walking distances of many of these spots. Detroit is absolutely fantastic and it's certainly an exciting time to visit. So glad you enjoyed this video! Another to come with more spots to add to your hit list... :)
Great video!
Thank you! Do you live in Detroit? We made another video about food and drink in Detroit if you'd like to check it out: bit.ly/detroitfoodie Delicious spots to check out :)
Thank you so much for showcasing my city. You have shown me things I didn’t know and I have lived here all my life (64 years).
I’m definitely going to do a more intense tour of my city and check out the things you pointed out that I missed!
Hello! Thank you for your wonderful comment. Hearing that from a Detroiter like yourself means a lot. ❤️ I'm glad to hear you're going to check out the places in this video. It's always fun to play tourist in your home city. We also shared a video about 12 places to try for food and drink in Detroit. It's here and I'd love to know what you think: bit.ly/detroitfoodie Do you know any of these spots?
Great video - very thorough with the explanations on all the sites!
Thank you! We feel inspired by Detroit and the exciting things happening there. :) Have you been? We'll be posting our next video really soon which is all about where to eat and drink in Detroit. Hope you'll enjoy it too!
@@EileenAldis I’m going in the summer, so I’ve been reviewing vlogs to see what’s there. I’m excited to see the Motown museum (as well as the Stevie Wonder mural 🥰), the Belt, DIA, and the Underground Railroad landmark! I’m looking forward to your where to eat video.
@@onnivision6464 That's wonderful! Sounds like a fantastic trip. If you're going in the summer, a lot of locals recommended Belle Isle to us as a favourite spot to hangout. Might want to check it out. Our food video is up now - here's the link: bit.ly/detroitfoodie Ohhhh and check out Madcap (same alley as Rebel Nell) for coffee. Or Down Under. Sadly was closed when we went. I'd love to hear about your trip and hope you have a great time. ❤
Thank you for this - excellent run down on what makes downtown Detroit great. Please come back and do some more videos outside of the downtown!
Thank you! We'd love to come back and make more videos. Where else should we go? We made a video on food and drink in Detroit which is here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie I'd love to know if you're familiar with these places and if you have other recommendations please let us know :)
What a fantastic vlog! You are great at telling the story. New sub from NY State. Love the D 😊
Thank you so much and hello to you in NY state! Welcome to our channel! I'm so glad you found us. 😊 We love Detroit too, as I'm sure you can tell from our videos there haha. Do you have a favourite place or part of the city?
Amazing on the work part of it to be honest.
Very well done!
Thank you! Are you from Detroit? We made another video about where to eat and drink - some fantastic spots! That video is here if you'd like to check it out: bit.ly/detroitfoodie :)
I’m really glad I found this video! I had a lot of misconceptions about Detroit, mainly centering around violence and poverty, but I’ll for sure check the city out now 🙂
I'm really glad to hear that! 😊 There are so many wonderful places to visit. May I add a few more stops for places to eat and drink? We made a video about it here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie Hope you enjoy!
Great video! Next time, visit Belle Isle, the farmer's market, sports stadium area, Detroit Public Library, Fisher building, Pewabic Pottery, the Apparatus Room, the Riverwalk near Rencen & much more! Loved your video!
Hi Debra! Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it 😊 We appreciate all these fantastic recommendations for next time! We actually did visit Apparatus Room and filmed part of our other video there - it's all about where to eat and drink in Detroit. It's here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie Apparatus Room is featured but we visit lots of others too. Curious if you know these spots too...!
Artist Village Detroit in Old Redford (Lahser & Grand River) is full of art, music, community activity...it really has to be experienced rather than explained. Neighbor to the Redford Theater & Sweet Potato Sensations.
Thank you for sharing these recommendations! We're putting together a list for another visit. That bakery sounds lovely and great name. Have you seen our other video about places to eat and drink in Detroit? It's here and I'd love to know if you know these spots (and have other suggestions): bit.ly/detroitfoodie :)
Great video, my loves! Out of Sight is one of my all time favourite movies, so I would love to do a walking tour of some of the sights in the film.
Thank youuuu! ❤️ I've never seen Out Of Sight and didn't realize it was shot in Detroit until I just googled it now. I'm so glad you shared this because I'm adding it to my "to watch" list!
I really loved your video. So many places of neat architecture & the history there was much more diverse than just about automobiles as one might otherwise expect. Super cool in many, many ways. Really enjoyed your video so much. Great seeing you & Marc again after a while since the last one made.
Thanks, Kevin! So glad to hear that! 🥰 The architecture is amazing and more and more buildings are being restored to glory. We loved doing a walking tour to take it all in.
@@EileenAldis I can't wait to see your Foods of Detroit video when it comes out, to see what you've tasted & really loved, etc as you & Marc always do.
@@kevinwestrom4775 Awesome! It'll be the next one and coming soon. Lots of tasty eats in Detroit 🤤
I hope Marc had a really great Birthday, enjoying his day, as you mentioned in the video. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, Marc!
@@kevinwestrom4775 Thank you! Eating at the old diner at the museum was fun when we visited on his birthday some years ago :)
Detroit born and raised!!! Thank you for repping my city well! 💪🏾😊
Thank you! We really appreciate that coming from a Detroiter! We also made a video about places to eat and drink in the city - it's here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie I'd love to know if you're familiar with these spots or have suggestions for our next trip 😊
I love Detroit , been living downtown for 16 years. This is really becoming a wonderful city again everything you mentioned is just so spot on ,and there’s just more and more , can’t wait for the huge Michigan central train station opening in June. And the new Hudson Tower completion, The place is absolutely out of the ballpark fabulous.
Thank you! We really appreciate your comment as a Detroiter. :) I'm really excited about the central train station opening again. It's such a gorgeous building and I can't wait to see inside. I hadn't heard of the Hudson Tower but I'll look it up now. We made another video about food and drink in Detroit (here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie) and we're putting together a list of places we want to go next time we're in the city!
You do a great job❤
Thank you! Are a Detroiter? We made another video about where to eat/drink in Detroit which is here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie Would love to know what you think. Let us know any tips for next time please! :)
Thank you!!!
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Are you from Detroit? Curious if you've seen our other video about food and drink in Detroit which is here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie Would love to know if you've been to any of these places or have other recommendations for us! :)
The Henry Ford Museum isn't in Detroit, it's in Dearborn. Detroit does have a very nice library, cool science center, and several other contemporary art museums. I think we also have the oldest goth club in the city, City Club. A place that James O'Barr visited a few times. 😊
Love your upbeat video. Would love to visit Detroit but live in Florida
Thank you! Whereabouts in Florida do you live? We've driven down that way many times and it's a fantastic and fun road trip :)
As a Detroiter I will say you did a good job on this video
Thank you! We appreciate that, especially coming from a Detroiter. We also made a video about food and drink in Detroit - it's here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie Would love to know if you've been to any of these places and also any recommendations you have for us for our next visit. :)
You did such a lovely presentation of the many reasons to “say nice things about Detroit”! Emily T Gail
Hi Emily! Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed our video. Are you from Detroit? We also made a video about food and drink in Detroit and I'd love to know if you're familiar with these spots: bit.ly/detroitfoodie Always on the lookout for new suggestions too :)
I hope Detroit hired you to promote the city.
really great video, i avoid almost all videos about detroit on here because the vast majority are just disgustingly negative and false representations of how the city is today.
Thank you! We appreciate that and are really glad you enjoyed our video. We made another video about food/drink in Detroit and I'd love to know what you think of the place we feature - it's here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie If you have other recommendations for next time in Detroit, please let us know!
Nice video! ❤
Hey Michael! Thank you! Are you from Detroit? We also made a video about food and drink in Detroit - curious have you seen it too? It's here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie Would love to hear your thoughts! :)
@@EileenAldis Yes! Born and raised.
I'd suggest Belle Isle (the largest Island park within a city limits in the world--same designer a Central Park), Pewabic Pottery, or, a little further afield, one of our three great estates: Meadow Brook Hall (Dodge) , Edsel Ford House in Grosse Pointe, or Henry Ford's Fair Lane (grounds only right now) , or head SOUTH to WIndsor, ON for the day, Yes, due to geography, Detroit is NORTH of Canada. Woodlawn Cemetery (Ford family, Dodges, Rosa Parks, and Aretha Franklin are buried here).
Nice looking city....😊
It is! Have you been or are you planning a trip maybe? We made another video about food and drink in Detroit that shows more of the city. It's here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie I'd love to know which of those places stand out to you :)
Love the video! One correction, Mr Gordy worked in a Ford plant, not General Motors.
Thanks! Are you from Detroit? Curious if you've seen our other video about places to eat and drink and if you've been to any of these spots: bit.ly/detroitfoodie If you have other places to eat we'd love to hear for next time :)
grew up about 2 1/2 miles away on the west side. love it !
That's wonderful! Do you still live in Detroit? We made another video about food and drink in the city and I'm curious if you know these spots: bit.ly/detroitfoodie Also we also love suggestions for next time :)
@@EileenAldis live in alabama now. miss it.
@@user-jr8dy3qz3k Hope you can get back for a visit some day soon!
@@EileenAldis already planning on it.
@@user-jr8dy3qz3k Awesome! Hope you get a chance to try some of the spots in our food video, especially Baobab Fare! 🤤
I can't even front cuz... This was a very interesting and insightful video. I'm from Detroit and there was a couple places in this video, I haven't been yet.
Thanks! I'm curious which spots in the video you haven't been to yet. We also made a video about food and drink in Detroit, which is here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie Would love to know other suggestions you have for us to try next time too. :)
@@EileenAldis for starters the belt and the hotels. I've been around a lot of those areas, and didn't know they were hotels. Besides that I haven't been to Greenfield village since the 90s!😅
@@Official.ChefTez haha that's great! I hope you can check them out and that you enjoy when you do. I highly recommend Baobab Fare and Iggy's in our other video too if you haven't been yet either!
@@EileenAldis will do.
Thank you. I really appreciate it.
@@Official.ChefTez Wonderful. We're working on new videos and just posted a new one yesterday. Have a great weekend! 😊
Hopefully the new Gordie Howe bridge will meet or exceed expectations for our region as well as our friendly northern neighbors without too much headache. Thanks 🙏
We are really excited about the new bridge and of course we LOVE the name. 😊 Do you know when it's supposed to open? We made another video about food and drink in Detroit and I'd love to know other favourite spots you'd recommend - the video is here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie
Beautiful city
It is! Have you been? We're sharing our next video soon and it's all about food and drink in Detroit :)
@@EileenAldis wait your new video good luck dear
@@Ahmed-87809 Thanks! Coming very soon :)
I love your video. I would enjoy your history-sharing style of where I grew up called CORKTOWN, (1969-1989) Before gentrification sadly. Labrosse and Trumbull. 1323. beautiful homes. also look at Frank Gardens it's public housing Bagley in Trumbull themed after the priest, father Kearns
You're back!
We are! And very happy to be! 😄
I’m from Los Angeles when I’m long then Chicago then I’ve seen disaster over there . Detroit make me smile keep up so is Michigan
There's a lot of reasons to smile in Detroit for sure! So you live in Chicago now? Any plans to visit Detroit coming up? We made another video about food and drink in the city...so many good places! It's here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie :)
As a Michigan resident, I wish Detroit was celebrated more. I don't really know anything about this city and I've lived within driving distance my whole life.
Now would be a fantastic time to visit, if you're able to! A lot of exciting energy and growth happening. Whereabouts in Michigan are you from? We also made a video about where to eat and drink in Detroit with lots of awesome ideas for when you visit: bit.ly/detroitfoodie :)
It's been on a huge comeback for more than ten years. It's awesome now ! So much better than NYC, Philly, etc
We love it! Are you from Detroit? We made another video about food and drink in Detroit...curious if you're familiar with these spots! Here's the video: bit.ly/detroitfoodie :)
@EileenAldis I was born and still live on the East Coast but have been making trips to the Detroit area to visit extended family for 25 years now. I've also taken several trips to the other areas of the state. It's spectacular along the West Coast and up to Petoskey, etc. Anyway, I've watched the comeback in person on my various trips. It's such an unknown story for most folks in USA. Great video. You mentioned a couple places I have not been so I intend to put those on my list for next time.
@@spg5658 Wonderful! Must be exciting to see the renaissance up close with each of your visits. Hope you enjoy the new places on your list next time :)
Your ears must have been burning, Eileen. I've wondered where you've went Again. You tease 🤭! You guys Please come back More often.
Great to See Detroit is cleaning itself up, reinventing. Is Well Needed. I've been years ago.
⭐️🎵 MOTOWN 🎵⭐️ Great to be Where so many stepped foot!!!!! 🙌
Cheers to FRIDA 🌹❤️🙌🇲🇽
Museum of African American History 🙌
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Architecture 🙌
How dare you were so close and didn't come to see me in Chi-town area! 😏 Shame on yous! 🥰
Hey Gina! I always love your comments! ❤️ haha we are working on new videos! There will actually be a second one about Detroit up next... a good one for the taste buds...😉 All of the places you mention are amazing! Sounds like it's time for you visit Detroit again! The Motown Museum was so fantastic and just puts you in the best mood and you're kind of floating on it for the rest of the day. That's how I felt. Hope you have a great weekend! 😄
😘🤗@@EileenAldis and Happy Easter too! 🙌💜💚🐇
@@ginafriend1690 Thank you! Happy Easter! 🐣🥰
I think you didn’t show outside of Parker’s ally. Also you didn’t mention that Stevey Wonder and many of those other singers are from Detroit. Michael Jackson, actor Tim Allen etc were discovered in Detroit too. I love the history but no mention of the Native Americans.
Overall a great video. I love the history facts
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed our video. There's always so much one can say within the scope of a video. :) Have you seen our latest video about food and drink in Detroit? It's here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie Would love to hear your thoughts. Next time we're in Detroit I'd love to visit Madcap for coffee which is also in Parker's Alley...
You should let ppl know to schedule an appointment to the MOTOWN Hitsville museum. You need a reservation. You can't just roll up and get it.
Cool video. I never knew MLK recited his historic speech first in Detroit. Nor did know renowned artists, Frida and Diego once lived there.
Thanks! Yeah there is so much amazing history in Detroit. We made another video about food and drink in Detroit if you're interested - it's here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie Lots of good spots to try :)
My friend from Detroit always refers to it as De Twah. Is that a thing?
I believe that it is a thing. Sounding out the french pronunciation. It is spelled Detroit with an accent mark over the (e). :-)
I've heard that before but will leave it to other Detroiters to comment :)
The places I'd like to go to don't exist anymore, and they'll never be replaced.😥😡😡
I'm sorry to hear that. Are there any current places you like to go to?
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Are you from Detroit?
@@EileenAldis nope i love it from far away, Detroit sets an example for my city which is still trying to recover from its downfall
@@carlitoxb110 ah ok! What is your city if you don't mind my asking? If you're ever in Detroit, we made a video about delicious places to food and drink - it's here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie
Been there so many times well hello post office on Fort street 🫵 Thunderdome or bunker 😂👍
Awesome! Curious have you been recently? Would love to hear your recommendations. :)
@@EileenAldis well I am at mall carrier I drive 18 wheeler
In my opinion Detroit, it’s not different from other us cities 🤔
It is a good and is a bad everywhere
@@Al1en_Boy_The_5th_Kind You must travel great distances and see a lot of things out on the road! Do you have any favourite spots that you've come across in your travels?
As someone from Detroit, just gonna say bluntly, it’s great seeing young white people with big platforms speaking positively about Detroit and pushing the city on an international platform. Detroit is the most underrated city in America. Even tho I had to trade it for the sunshine and palm trees of LA, I’ll never forget where I came from.
The market
Hey! Thanks for the suggestion. Do you mean the Eastern Market? And if there's anywhere in particular there let us know. :)
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Waiting for a video for top things to do in Detroit outside the central business district, (WHICH CONSIST OF 95% OF THE CITIES LAND).
Hi there! We'd love to come back and make more videos. Where do you suggest we visit? We made another video about where to eat and drink in Detroit which is here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie 😊
Well it's too bad that the Grande Ballroom is closed and in extreme disrepair. A lot of Detroit history is forgotten.
I personally remember Bookies Club 870 and the1980s punk scene. But these places aren't commercially viable yuppie hangouts.
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Hi Adnan! You're our first comment! Hope you enjoy our new video 😊
Hello Ms. Eileen, thank you, I enjoy watching your videos.🙋
@@adnaneroglu2500 That makes me happy 😁
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How do you not put Bakers on the list over Cliff Bells !!??
Hi! I have a list going for next time...! Tell me more about Bakers and any other favourites you have. We made another video about food and drink in Detroit if you'd like to see other places we went by the way: bit.ly/detroitfoodie 😊
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Hey! Are you from Detroit? We also made a video about food and drink in Detroit - it's here: bit.ly/detroitfoodie Would love to know your thoughts and any suggestions you have for us next time!
Fried Kahlo hated Detroit... and im not even from Michigan
Yes, sadly it was not a good time in her life, but transformative and I think influenced her work and style in many ways.
No thanks. Maybe if you live in Michigan and that's the best you can do.
Not even a single cool vehicle on the road there!
haha c'mon...there was at least one just in this video alone... 😉😅
I wish that the detroit you showed was indeed a city for all the people of Detroit, but it is for a small white minority. It is a shining example of American apartheid.
Screw Detroit. I lived there for 8 years. If you want a happy life NEVER move there.
We also have an awesome nitrous oxide bar!