10 MICHIGAN MUST-SEES

HENRY FORD MUSEUM OF AMERICAN INNOVATION

The Lincoln Continental fleet, including JFK’S limo, and the bus civil rights icon Rosa Parks defied segregation on, are among the collection’s star pieces.

FORD ROUGE FACTORY

A petrol-head’s dream, the tour includes a look at production of the iconic Ford F-150.

MOTOWN MUSEUM

Don’t miss the chance to sing into the echo chamber, and check out Michael Jackson’s famous white glove.

THE BELT

A repurposed alleyway in the former garment district, this bustling downtown strip is now alive with hipster hangouts.

TECHNO MUSEUM

Celebrate one of the most influential music scenes of modern times.

DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS

Home to one of the most impressive collections of art in the US. Diego Rivera’s Detroit Industry frescoes are a captivating must-see.

THIRD MAN RECORDS

Jack Black of The White Stripes owns this coolest of record shops in one of the city’s hipster enclaves, Cass Corridor. Customers can cut their own record in the Voice-o-graph self-recording booth.

EASTERN MARKET

This giant market is a haven for foodies and independent traders.

CLIFF BELL’S

If you want to feel like you’ve walked on to the set of a ’50s film noir, visit this quintessential jazz bar.

WHEELHOUSE DETROIT

Hire bikes to explore the riverfront and downtown, taking in the Milliken State Park lighthouse, stopping to read the many historical plaques and panels, and peer over the Detroit River to the city of Windsor in Canada.