Places worth the detour in Detroit
54 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Detroit, United States, across 6 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (15). Best known: Detroit Institute of Arts. 51 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
All 54, ranked 54
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.
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1.Detroit Institute of Arts
Museums & culture · 19th century · Notable
Art museum in Detroit, Michigan
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2.Ambassador Bridge
Built landmarks · 20th century · Notable
Privately owned suspension bridge that connects Detroit, Michigan, with Windsor, Ontario
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5.Detroit Masonic Temple
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Masonic building in Detroit, Michigan
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7.Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Church in Michigan, United States
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8.Ste. Anne de Detroit Catholic Church
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Church building in Detroit, United States of America
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10.Gordie Howe International Bridge
Built landmarks · 21st century · Hidden gem
Future crossing of the Detroit River
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11.Mariners' Church
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Anglican church in Detroit, Michigan, USA
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12.Dearborn Mosque
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Mosque in Dearborn, Michigan, United States
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14.Detroit Opera House
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Opera house and former movie theater in Detroit, Michigan, United States
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15.St. Joseph Shrine, Detroit
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Detroit, United States of America
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16.Fox Theatre
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Theater and former movie theater in Detroit, Michigan, United States
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17.Detroit International Riverfront
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Area of Detroit, Michigan that borders the Detroit River
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18.Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Roman Catholic church in Detroit, Michigan, USA
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19.Fort Street Presbyterian Church
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Presbyterian church in Detroit, Michigan, USA
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20.Saints Peter and Paul Church
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Church building in Detroit, United States of America
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21.Hitsville U.S.A.
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Nickname given to Motown's first headquarters, located at 2648 West Grand Boulevard in Detroit, Michigan
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22.Arab American National Museum
Museums & culture · 21st century · Hidden gem
Museum in Dearborn, Michigan
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23.Michigan Building
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Office building and former movie theater in Detroit
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25.Bonstelle Theatre
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Theater and former synagogue in Detroit, Michigan, United States
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26.Temple Beth-El
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Synagogue in Detroit, Michigan, United States
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27.Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
Nature & landscapes · 21st century · Hidden gem
The only international wildlife refuge in North America, jointly administered by US and Canadian federal authorities
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28.Fort Shelby
Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem
1779-1827 Michigan fort that replaced old Fort Detroit by the War of 1812
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31.Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Performing arts center in Detroit, Michigan, United States
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33.The Fillmore Detroit
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Multi-use entertainment venue in Detroit
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36.Hurlbut Memorial Gate
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Monumental gate at the former Water Works Park, Detroit, Michigan, US
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37.Bagley Memorial Fountain
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Sculpture in Detroit, United States of America
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38.The Spirit of Detroit
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Sculpture by Marshall Fredericks
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39.Statue of Alexander Macomb
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Statue in Detroit, Michigan
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41.Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Non-profit organization in the USA
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42.Art Windsor-Essex
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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43.Ojibway Prairie Complex
Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem
Complex of parks and nature reserves in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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47.Horace H. Rackham Memorial Fountain
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Fountain in the Detroit Zoo, Royal Oak, Michigan
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48.Canadian Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Monument in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
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50.Detroit Historical Museum
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
American museum in Michigan
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51.Serbian Heritage Museum
Museums & culture · Hidden gem
Serbian Community Museum in Windsor, Canada
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52.Scarab Club
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Artists' club, gallery, and studio in Detroit, Michigan, U.S
