Etymology and nicknames Detroit is named after the Detroit River, connecting Lake St. Clair with Lake Erie. The name comes from the French language word détroit meaning 'strait' as the city was …

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Book these experiences for a close-up look at Detroit. These rankings are informed by Tripadvisor data—we consider traveler reviews, ratings, number of page views, and user location. 1. Motown …

Detroit's new plan focuses on prevention, neighborhood action, and youth engagement. Detroit is working with retail businesses to expand. Mayor, DDOT launch Ride to Rise, providing free bus rides …

Located in southeastern Michigan, Detroit is the largest city in the state, the 10th largest city in the United States and the eighth largest metropolitan area.

Apr 20, 2026 · Detroit, city, seat of Wayne county, southeastern Michigan, U.S. It is located on the Detroit River (connecting Lakes Erie and St. Clair) opposite Windsor, Ontario, Canada.

Whether you live or work in Downtown Detroit or like to visit, there are endless possible experiences. From casual walks through the parks, to shopping, dining, live music, art galleries or simply taking in …

Feb 3, 2025 · In this guide to Detroit, we’ll explore things to do, where to stay, great restaurants, day trip destinations and how to make the most of your trip to Detroit. Getting around Detroit is a matter of …

Apr 4, 2025 · Discover what makes Detroit iconic—from Motown and muscle cars to its vibrant food, art, and innovation scenes.

News, analysis, commentary from metro Detroit, city of Detroit, Oakland, Wayne and Macomb Counties from the Detroit Free Press.