![Detroit Skyline](/sites/default/files/styles/hero/public/images/hero/detroit.jpg?h=79d55774&itok=Q7tFdJ9v)
Just a short drive from Ann Arbor, Detroit boasts an eclectic restaurant scene, culture, sports, music festivals, and world-class entertainment.
There has never been a shortage of fine dining options in Detroit, and now a new generation has ushered in a boon of fresh, inspired cuisine. There’s a restaurant or watering hole for every taste and budget.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/max_900x900/public/images/media/astro.jpg?itok=1sohBJkJ)
If you like sports, there are few cities better than Detroit. There are teams in all four of the major professional leagues, each with state-of-the-art venues located in the heart of downtown. In “The D,” you’ll find yourself among fun-loving, die-hard Detroit sports fans as you root for your favorite team.
![Detroit Sports](/sites/default/files/styles/max_900x900/public/images/media/sports-detroit.jpg?itok=glM7NJ8D)
Enjoy one of the finest art collections in the country at the Detroit Institute of Arts or take in a concert at one of the city’s impressive entertainment venues. Detroit is home to a world-class symphony and opera company and one of the largest independent bookstores in the United States.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/max_900x900/public/images/media/artistic-detroit.jpg?itok=8sP8Qo7o)
Detroit's rich history and ethnic diversity can be found in many of the neighborhoods and cultural institutions in the city and its surrounding suburbs. Have a passport? A trip to Canada is just a bridge or tunnel drive away.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/max_900x900/public/images/media/history-detroit.jpg?itok=sCJrxBcv)
Where to Explore Culture & History
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
Arab American National Museum (Dearborn)
Canada via Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel
5 Industrial Cities Making America’s Rust Belt Shine Again
—Vogue
Outdoors or indoors, the Detroit area has a number of family-friendly venues. There are many great options — from beautiful parks to museums and educational attractions.
![](/sites/default/files/styles/max_900x900/public/images/media/family-detroit.jpg?itok=M8VWDFqz)