The theater district of Detroit is called Woodward Avenue. Always known as the place to go in Detroit for entertainment, this area has been completely refurbished. When you get ready to schedule your visit, be sure to check the performance schedules to find at least one that will appeal to your tastes.
If culture is an interest then you're in luck. The Detroit Institute of Arts is one of the largest in North America. This fine museum houses collections from many eras and countries. For instance you'll find Asian, American, Ancient, and 20th century art. Some of their most famous paintings are by masters such as Picasso, Van Gogh, Degas, and Rembrandt.
Henry Ford Museum is another important museum you should never miss. This museum was established by Henry Ford himself with a view to educate the masses on the inventions of steam locomotive and motorized roller skates. This museum displays a timeline and chronicle of the numerous inventions of Henry Ford. Apart from that, the museum also displays the history of the automobile industry of North America.
Another museum of importance in Detroit is the Motown Historical Museum. In this museum you can find the original recording studio used by Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, and Smokey Robinson, but no paintings can be found hanging around. The museum houses many memorabilia made famous by many popular musicians.
As are most regions, the Midwest is a unique area of the United States, and has its own culture and arts. A great way to introduce some of it to you and your children is by making a trip through the New Detroit Science Center. It's a remarkably fun way allowing the family to interact with science, rather than just looking at exhibits. For example they use Digistar technology. With it you can make a virtual visit to space and view our universe, viewing Mars and some of the other planets. You may want to consider that it may be too technical for very young children.
The Detroit zoo is a worthwhile destination, as it houses one of the largest wildlife resources in North America. Among all the animals, gorillas and chimpanzees are the main attraction of this zoo. Various other animals from the north can be found in the Arctic Ring of Life, the Amphibian Conservation Center, and the Innuit Village areas of the zoo.
The best time to visit Detroit is in the spring or fall months, which are less crowded than the months of summer when families travel during the school vacation. Unless you love winter, you'll want to avoid Detroit during these cold months when the city shivers under a blanket of snow.
A trip to Detroit will give you a rewarding experience and fun. Detroit offers all the entertainment in the world and at the same time has its own uniqueness which you will never want to miss.
