Metro Detroit

#2287 among destinations in the United States

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The Detroit metropolitan area, often referred to as Metro Detroit, is a major metropolitan area in the U.S. State of Michigan, consisting of the city of Detroit and its surrounding area. There are varied definitions of the area, including the official statistical areas designated by the Office of Management and Budget, a federal agency of the United States. Metro Detroit is known for its automotive heritage, arts, entertainment, popular music, and sports. The area includes a variety of natural landscapes, parks, and beaches, with a recreational coastline linking the Great Lakes. Metro Detroit also has one of the largest metropolitan economies in America with seventeen Fortune 500 companies. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°14'10"N, 83°20'21"W

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Metro Detroit – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Henry Ford, Fair Lane, Southland Center, Automotive Hall of Fame.

7.1 miNE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
The Henry Ford, Dearborn
182 min walk • The Henry Ford, located in the heart of Dearborn, Michigan, is not just a museum but a sprawling complex that celebrates America's tradition of ingenuity, resourcefulness, and innovation. This cultural destination attracts history buffs, technology enthusiasts,...
7.7 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Fair Lane, Dearborn
196 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Dearborn, Michigan, Fair Lane is a testament to American ingenuity and history, serving as the former residence of one of the most iconic figures in the automotive industry, Henry Ford. Now transformed into a museum, it offers a window into the...
5 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Southland Center, Taylor
127 min walk • Southland Center is an enclosed mall located at 23000 Eureka Road in Taylor, Michigan, exactly halfway between U.S. Highway 24 and the Interstate 75 freeway. The anchor stores are Cinemark Theatres, Forever 21, Best Buy, Shoe Carnival, JCPenney, and Macy's. Other major stores include H&M and Ulta Beauty.
6.9 miNE
Museum honoring auto industry founders
Automotive Hall of Fame, Dearborn
177 min walk • The Automotive Hall of Fame is an American museum. It was founded in 1939 and has over 800 worldwide honorees. It is part of the MotorCities National Heritage Area. the Automotive Hall of Fame includes persons who have contributed greatly to automotive history—defined broadly to...
5.6 miNE
Outdoor activities, Golf
Dearborn Hills, Dearborn
144 min walk • Dearborn Hills is a golf course built in 1922-23 by the late Robert Herndon, a prominent local developer and benefactor. It is reputed to be Michigan's oldest public golf course and is listed in the State Register of Historic Sites. In the summer of 1991 it closed to undergo a nearly $5 million renovation and expansion.
6.9 miNE
Museum, History museum
Dearborn Historical Museum, Dearborn
175 min walk • The Commandant's Quarters at the Dearborn Arsenal is a United States military structure located at 21950 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn, Michigan. Built in 1834, it is the oldest building in Dearborn still located on its original site. It is considered to be one of the seven most significant buildings in Michigan.
4 miNE
Sculpture, Rest area, Bridge
Gateway Bridge, Taylor
104 min walk • The Gateway Bridge is a tied-arch bridge in Taylor, Michigan. It carries Interstate 94 over eight lanes of US Highway 24. The bridge itself is six travel lanes wide.
4.8 miE
Park
Heritage Park, Taylor
123 min walk • Heritage Park is a community park in Taylor, Michigan located at 12111 Pardee Road. Many know it as "The Jewel of the City". The park offers baseball diamonds, soccer fields, historical buildings, a public library, and many more events for the public to enjoy.
0.6 miNW
City
Romulus
15 min walk • One of the must-visit attractions in Romulus is the Lower Huron Metropark, which spans over 1,200 acres and offers a range of outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and picnicking. The park also features a beautiful beach area, perfect for a relaxing day by the...
4.1 miNW
City
Wayne
104 min walk • Wayne is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 17,593 at the 2010 census. Wayne has a long history of automotive and transportation related manufacturing.
4.3 miN
City
Inkster
111 min walk • Inkster is a city in Wayne County in the U.S. state of Michigan. At the 2010 census, the city population was 25,369.