Detroit, Michigan Reviews and Ratings
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Very PoorLos Angeles may have perfected urban sprawl, but Detroit invented it. Although the landscape is mostly flat, recreational opportunities abound, most of them centered around water. To the northeast ...more
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Submitted by:lorabritten
September 16, 2009
Date of Trip to Detroit, MI: September,2009
Purpose of your trip: Business
Cost of your stay: $1,001-$2,000
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Submitted by:giangvu11
May 18, 2009
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Submitted by:asmilingmom
January 13, 2009
opulence education industry and glamourDetroit's history shows in the grand hotels of an earlier era. Speakeasies brought the finest musicians in the world to some of the joints downtown. Money flowed as freely as the liquor. People celebrated in the streets--without much nudging.
The sound of a healthy society driven by the automotive industry attracted Royalty from around the world. The General Motors building was close enough to walk to Saks Fifth Avenue. The streets bustled with people from all walks of life. A bus ticket was ten cents.
JL Hudson store was a landmark on Woodward Avenue along with Sander's bakery and SS Kresges.
Even the apartment buildings of the day had marble floors guilded woodwork around the doorways and attendants were always present to operate the elevators. The hotels downtown were 'home' to world famous movie stars.
Motown kicked it up another six notches making Detroit the 'place to be'. It wasn't just a place--it was an attitude. A feeling of pride for those who lived there.
Drugs were always readily available--to the rich and famous as well as to the common person. But the war on drugs began a new form of income as the auto industry moved out restaurants and stores closed and Motown moved to California.
The city was gutted without any replacement for the lost industry. Bankers attorneys and stock brokers still come to their offices from the burbs. But it is unsafe to live in the city of sound.
Withdrawal of industry coupled with the influx of drugs has made this magnificent city into a ghost town. People are suffering.
Detroit is home to a world class art museum a tremendous science museum unbelievably grand mansions iconic churches sports teams Wayne State University U of Detroit Mercy college. Anything a person could want in culture is in Detroit.
Someone needs to bring in fresh government who cares for the people. And industry is needed for jobs.
The sound of a healthy society driven by the automotive industry attracted Royalty from around the world. The General Motors building was close enough to walk to Saks Fifth Avenue. The streets bustled with people from all walks of life. A bus ticket was ten cents.
JL Hudson store was a landmark on Woodward Avenue along with Sander's bakery and SS Kresges.
Even the apartment buildings of the day had marble floors guilded woodwork around the doorways and attendants were always present to operate the elevators. The hotels downtown were 'home' to world famous movie stars.
Motown kicked it up another six notches making Detroit the 'place to be'. It wasn't just a place--it was an attitude. A feeling of pride for those who lived there.
Drugs were always readily available--to the rich and famous as well as to the common person. But the war on drugs began a new form of income as the auto industry moved out restaurants and stores closed and Motown moved to California.
The city was gutted without any replacement for the lost industry. Bankers attorneys and stock brokers still come to their offices from the burbs. But it is unsafe to live in the city of sound.
Withdrawal of industry coupled with the influx of drugs has made this magnificent city into a ghost town. People are suffering.
Detroit is home to a world class art museum a tremendous science museum unbelievably grand mansions iconic churches sports teams Wayne State University U of Detroit Mercy college. Anything a person could want in culture is in Detroit.
Someone needs to bring in fresh government who cares for the people. And industry is needed for jobs.
Date of Trip to Detroit, MI: August2000
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: Under $500
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Submitted by:mdhno1all
August 24, 2008
detroit looks like a war zone and if you visit thier you better wear bullet proof vests or have armed guards to follow you around its blighted and ugly with dreary cold weather and no sunshine ..this town will have you on prozacpaxil and every other antidepressant in just one day its so depressing and so much povrty and drugs..folks detroit will never be beautiful progressive Atlanta Charlotte or Nashville !!!detroit is done!!!tear the whole city down and make a huge green and beautiful park out of the land afterwards
Date of Trip to Detroit, MI: June2008
Purpose of your trip: Business
Cost of your stay: $500-$1000
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Submitted by:balbina23
August 24, 2008
Detroit has come a long way. I live in detroit for 20yrs. I have to admit that I wasn't a fan because of all the poor media hype. Downtown has beautiful landscapes sidewalk cafes and beautiful night life. The three casino's are spectacular! When walking inside of them it seems to feel like another place. I wish I could descibe them. Don't believe what you see and hear in the media you have to judge for youself. I'm aware of the unemployment problems but remember every city has its bad parts and Detroit is no different. It's nice to hear good things about our up and coming city. Thanks to the mayor and his vision and his love for his city Detroit is making a come back!
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