Fox Theatre

#1 Detroit Institute of the Arts Arguably one of the city's foremost cultural destinations, the Detroit Institute of Arts dates back to 1885, but the beaux-arts building (referred to as the "temple of art ... Read more » Courtesy the Detroit Institute of Arts

#2 Motown Museum An entire genre – or at least sound – was born in the space of this small Detroit home. A blue and white sign, reading "Hitsville U.S.A," hangs above the ... Read more » Yelp Inc. / Flickr

#3 Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History This large museum, named for its founder Charles Wright, tells the story of the African American experience from the beginning of time to the presidency of Barack Obama. Opened in ... Read more » Girl.in.the.D / Flickr

#4 Eastern Market Eastern Market draws history geeks and foodies alike. Open since 1891, this 43-acre district (six blocks of which are devoted to the public market) is the largest historic public market ... Read more » Tamara / Flickr

#5 Comerica Park If you're not much of a baseball fan, this ballpark – home field for the Detroit Tigers – is for you. While diehard fans are glued to their seats in hopes ... Read more » mrkumm / Flickr

#6 Fox Theatre If you're in town for any amount of time, catching a performance at this National Historic Landmark is almost required. Events range from Broadway musicals to performances by big ... Read more » Gordon / Flickr

#7 Guardian Building Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989, the art deco Guardian Building is a must-see for architecture buffs. Known as Detroit's Cathedral of Finance, the Guardian Building was completed ... Read more » Angelo Mercado / Flickr

#8 Detroit Zoo Many recent travelers called the Detroit Zoo one of the city's best family attractions. Spread out across 125 acres and boasting more than 2,400 animals, the zoo has ... Read more » Valerie / Flickr