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Sightseeing

Although the downtown of Detroit may not be as vital as those found in New York or Chicago, it nevertheless possesses many of the city's important attractions. Nestled near the riverfront are: Joe Louis Arena, home of the Detroit Red Wings hockey team; the Cobo Conference Exhibition Center, which houses the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame; and the Renaissance Center, which houses the world headquarters of General Motors. Further north, visitors find the heart of the downtown area, with attractions such as the recently built Comerica Park, home to the Detroit Tigers baseball team; the MGM Grand Casino; the Detroit Theater for the Dramatic Arts; and the Detroit Opera House. Slightly to the east is Greektown, which is the lively setting for numerous Greek restaurants and bars, and northeast Eastern Market, which houses a farmer's market and restaurants. Yet further north, one finds more of Detroit's cultural attractions, such as the Charles H Wright Museum of African-American History, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall, the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Motown Historical Museum.

Tourist Information

Metropolitan Detroit Convention and Visitors Bureau

Suite 1000, 211 West Fort Street
Tel: (800) 338 7648. Fax: (313) 202 1805.
Web site: www.visitdetroit.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700.

Passes

The free Two Nation Vacation Pass is free and provides discounts to attractions in Detroit, such as the Dossin Great Lakes Museum and the Henry Ford Museum, and neighbouring Windsor, Ontario.



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