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Detroit Institute of Arts
Ollie #1 of 58 attractions in Detroit
5 of 5 stars 95 reviews
Owner description: Considered to house one of the best art collections in the United States, the Institute showcases everything from mummies to modern art and African...... more » Owner description: Considered to house one of the best art collections in the United States, the Institute showcases everything from mummies to modern art and African masks to Monets in its outstanding collection of over 65,000 works. Don't miss the General Motors Center for African American Art, a part of the DIA which showcases 400 pieces, in various media, by African American artists. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  2.1 miles from city center
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Fox Theater Building
Ollie #2 of 58 attractions in Detroit
5 of 5 stars 24 reviews

The Fox Theatre is a 1928 movie palace and performing arts center located at 2211 Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit, Michigan. Located within the Detroit Theater District, the... more »

Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Comerica Park
Ollie #3 of 58 attractions in Detroit
4.5 of 5 stars 88 reviews
Owner description: Home of the Detroit Tigers, this is no ordinary ballpark. Combination theme park, ballpark, and baseball museum, it features huge statues of tigers, a...... more » Owner description: Home of the Detroit Tigers, this is no ordinary ballpark. Combination theme park, ballpark, and baseball museum, it features huge statues of tigers, a Ferris wheel, carousel (with tigers, of course) and a fountain that celebrates each home run with colored lights and music. « less
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Motown Historical Museum
Ollie #4 of 58 attractions in Detroit
4.5 of 5 stars 80 reviews

The Motown Historical Museum at 2648 W. Grand Boulevard Detroit, Michigan 48208 was once the headquarters of Motown Records and Tamla Records during the heyday of the Motown Sound... more »

Attraction type  Specialty Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  3.1 miles from city center
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Detroit Symphony
Ollie #5 of 58 attractions in Detroit
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews

A fantastic afternoon or evening should be spent with the DSO.  Easy in/out parking garage only a less than 30 yards away from the front door-$7.00-$9.00!  A beautiful 100 year... more »

Attraction type  Symphonies
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
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Pewabic Pottery
Ollie #6 of 58 attractions in Detroit
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Specialty Museums; Specialty Shops; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  4.0 miles from city center
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Ford Field (Detroit Lions)
Ollie #7 of 58 attractions in Detroit
4.5 of 5 stars 36 reviews
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Detroit Opera House
Ollie #8 of 58 attractions in Detroit
5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
The old Grand Circus Theater was transformed into this opera house.
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Guardian Building
Ollie #9 of 58 attractions in Detroit
5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
Detroit RiverFront
Ollie #10 of 58 attractions in Detroit
4.5 of 5 stars 20 reviews
Attraction type  Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks
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Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History
Ollie #11 of 58 attractions in Detroit
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Museum serves to document, preserve and educate the public on the history, life and culture of African Americans.
Attraction type  History Museums; Libraries
Distance  2.0 miles from city center
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Greektown
Ollie #12 of 58 attractions in Detroit
4 of 5 stars 66 reviews
The ouzo flows and the souvlaki sizzles on Monroe Street, the center of an ethnic section of Detroit dominated by Greek restaurants and businesses.
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Detroit People Mover
Ollie #13 of 58 attractions in Detroit
4 of 5 stars 71 reviews
Attraction type  Scenic Railroads
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Mexicantown
Ollie #14 of 58 attractions in Detroit
4.5 of 5 stars 9 reviews
Mexican section of southwest Detroit.
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  2.6 miles from city center
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Hart Plaza
Ollie #15 of 58 attractions in Detroit
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Designed by Isamu Noguchi, this huge concrete expanse features the designer's unique creations of a twisted spire and fountain.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.3 miles from city center
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Max M. Fisher Music Center
Ollie #16 of 58 attractions in Detroit
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Originally built for the symphony in 1919, this building was saved from destruction and now houses the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  1.3 miles from city center
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Detroit Downtown
Ollie #17 of 58 attractions in Detroit
4 of 5 stars 24 reviews
Many major building attractions.
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Detroit Historical Society
Ollie #18 of 58 attractions in Detroit
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: The Motor City Exhibition, where visitors see how a Cadillac is assembled, is just one of the many interesting displays at this museum dedicated to...... more » Owner description: The Motor City Exhibition, where visitors see how a Cadillac is assembled, is just one of the many interesting displays at this museum dedicated to telling the story of Detroit. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Specialty Museums
Distance  2.2 miles from city center
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Joe Louis Arena
Ollie #19 of 58 attractions in Detroit
3.5 of 5 stars 29 reviews
Detroit sports center where the Red Wings won the 1997 Stanley Cup.
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
Woodlawn Cemetery
Ollie #20 of 58 attractions in Detroit
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Cemeteries
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