SEE AND DO THE MOTOWN MUSEUM: In 1959, Berry Gordy Jr gifted the world with Motown, which birthed an entirely new music style defined by upbeat rhythm and blues. Named after Detroit’s ‘Motor Town’ moniker, the visionary record label was housed in a building that’s now home to the Motown Museum. Don’t miss Studio A, where many timeless tracks were recorded from artists like The Supremes and Stevie Wonder.
motownmuseum.org THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS: Rodin’s The Thinker strikes a contemplative pose at the foot of the Detroit Institute of Arts’ magnificent Beaux-Arts building. Inside, you’ll find masterpieces from Monet, Matisse and contemporary African American artists, yet compared with some of the US’s other celebrated galleries, the DIA is practically crowd-free. That means no jostling for a view of a Van Gogh self-portrait or Diego Rivera’s powerful Detroit Industry Murals.
dia.org CYCLE THE CITY: A guided tour with Wheelhouse Detroit begins on the Detroit Riverfront, a once-industrial site now transformed into four miles of scenic promenades, pathways and parks. The trip then winds through some of the city’s historic
neighbourhoods. Expect a no-nonsense take on the redevelopment versus gentrification debate from proud Detroiter Kelli Kavanaugh, Wheelhouse’s owner and dedicated tour guide, as she steers you through the cycle of urban change unfolding in her city.
wheelhousedetroit.com THE FORD PIQUETTE AVENUE PLANT: It was at this brick-and-timber factory that American industrialist Henry Ford initially assembled the iconic Model T, the world’s first affordable car, which revolutionised the automotive industry. Now a charming museum, the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant has a rich collection of historic cars over three floors, brought to life by a passionate team of volunteers.
fordpiquetteplant.org THE HENRY FORD: This sprawling complex houses the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation, whose interactive science exhibit explores how technological advancements have shaped American society. Next door is Greenfield Village, an 80-acre outdoor museum where Model Ts and Penny Farthings roll past replicas of the Wright brothers’ workshop and Edison’s lightbulb laboratory. And finally, there’s the Ford Rogue Factory Tour with a real- life vehicle assembly line.
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Clockwise from top left: Genius of the Dance sculpture by Jean Baptiste Carpeaux at The Detroit Institute of Arts; Third Man Records has its own vinyl-pressing facility; Selden Standard’s bar manager Andrew Zerbo pours bourbon for a guest Previous pages: DJ Problematic Black Hottie on the decks in the Rivera Court at a Detroit Institute of Arts music night
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