Produced by Architectural Digest for Pure Michigan | Detroit natives, Bo Shepherd and Kyle Dubay are co-founders of Woodward Throwbacks, an interior design and furniture studio that focuses on reclaimed materials. Together, they take us on an exciting tour through Detroit to discover the city's deep architectural gems. Watch to learn why this iconic, visually stunning city is a must-see destination for design lovers near and far.
Discover Detroit
Here, in our walkable downtown, alleyways are portals to nights of unbridled entertainment, streets are lined with award winning restaurants, thriving small businesses, and music playing from buildings that make you dance your way to the next spot.
Around each corner, the city reveals itself in unexpected and exciting ways, with locals greeting you like family and recommending places to see before you leave. If you're looking for a particular vibe, Detroit has it. More than the 'motor city,' Detroit continues to transform with new boutique hotels, inspiring outdoor spaces, a booming arts and culture district and more. Come see why Detroit is more than a destination, it's a conversation.
Don't know where to start? Try our Detroit Travel Guide for everything you need to know.
What is Detroit Style pizza?
Detroit-style pizza is a rectangular pizza with a thick crust that is crispy and chewy. The pizza is baked in rectangular steel trays, modeled off trays originally utilized by automotive suppliers as drip pans. The original locations that make Detroit-style pizza are Buddy's and the Cloverleaf.
What is Detroit most known for?
Detroit is most known for its automotive heritage. Detroit is also referred to as Motown, based on the recording label Motown Records. You can learn more about automotive history and "Hitsville USA" by visiting the Ford Rouge Factory at the Henry Ford in Dearborn and the Motown Museum in Detroit.
What to do in Detroit?
The top attractions in Detroit are the Detroit Institute of Arts, Henry Ford Museum, Detroit Zoo, and Belle Isle. Detroit is home to four professional sports teams - the Tigers, Lions, Pistons, and Red Wings. There are also a number of seasonal festivals and events downtown and in the metro area.
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Detroit, An Architectural Tour
Discover Producer Jay Daniel’s Detroit
Produced by GQ for Pure Michigan | For Jay Daniel, Detroit is both his birthplace and his muse. Largely influenced by the sights and sounds of the city he calls home—as well as its musical soul—the music producer finds inspiration everywhere. “Detroit is such a beautiful complex city filled with art, music, food, literature, nature; it’s a safe haven for me,” Daniel says. Together, we explored some of his favorite local haunts throughout the city.
A Shout Out from Detroit
When you are ready. We will be ready. #DetroitStrong
Motown Museum
Motown Museum transports you into an era of musical magic. From the second you walk through the door, you’ll be greeted with the voices of Motown and a profound sense of history and significance.
Detroit Day 3 13 with Under the Radar Team and Dave Lorenz
Food That Inspires
Food helps us understand a city's culture and identity. Discover the variety of gastro masterpieces that are defining Detroit's phenomenal food scene.
Pure Michigan Road Trip: Oudolf Gardens
A visit with Oudolf Garden and Duncan Campbell to learn about the world class garden designer Piet Oudolf and his love of Detroit.
Pure Michigan Road Trip: Yum Village
Chef prepared Afro-Caribbean scratch-made meals that are full of flavor and ready to enjoy.
Detroit, An Architectural Tour
Produced by Architectural Digest for Pure Michigan | Detroit natives, Bo Shepherd and Kyle Dubay are co-founders of Woodward Throwbacks, an interior design and furniture studio that focuses on reclaimed materials. Together, they take us on an exciting tour through Detroit to discover the city's deep architectural gems. Watch to learn why this iconic, visually stunning city is a must-see destination for design lovers near and far.
Discover Producer Jay Daniel’s Detroit
Produced by GQ for Pure Michigan | For Jay Daniel, Detroit is both his birthplace and his muse. Largely influenced by the sights and sounds of the city he calls home—as well as its musical soul—the music producer finds inspiration everywhere. “Detroit is such a beautiful complex city filled with art, music, food, literature, nature; it’s a safe haven for me,” Daniel says. Together, we explored some of his favorite local haunts throughout the city.
A Shout Out from Detroit
When you are ready. We will be ready. #DetroitStrong
Motown Museum
Motown Museum transports you into an era of musical magic. From the second you walk through the door, you’ll be greeted with the voices of Motown and a profound sense of history and significance.
Detroit Day 3 13 with Under the Radar Team and Dave Lorenz
Food That Inspires
Food helps us understand a city's culture and identity. Discover the variety of gastro masterpieces that are defining Detroit's phenomenal food scene.
Pure Michigan Road Trip: Oudolf Gardens
A visit with Oudolf Garden and Duncan Campbell to learn about the world class garden designer Piet Oudolf and his love of Detroit.
Pure Michigan Road Trip: Yum Village
Chef prepared Afro-Caribbean scratch-made meals that are full of flavor and ready to enjoy.
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