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Things to see in Detroit (United States): 40 places and when to go

Detroit is a major city in United States with around 4,101,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 40 places in and around it, mainly Temples (9), History (8), Food and drink (8). The best known are Detroit Institute of Arts, Ambassador Bridge and Islamic Center of America. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
United States · 42.3319, -83.082
Population
About 4,101,000
Places
40 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Temples (9) · History (8) · Food and drink (8) · Wildlife (7) · Museums and art (6) · Architecture (5)
Best time
March to October.
Also possible
November to February.
Nearest airport
ORD Chicago, 400 km as the crow flies

What to see in Detroit

The places in and around Detroit, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 16, by what you come to do:

When to go to Detroit

The best time to visit Detroit is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible9:14
  2. FebPossible10:21
  3. MarBest time11:39
  4. AprBest time13:09
  5. MayBest time14:24
  6. JunBest time15:05
  7. JulBest time14:48
  8. AugBest time13:43
  9. SepBest time12:16
  10. OctBest time10:49
  11. NovPossible9:33
  12. DecPossible8:55

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. In April, 40 of the 40 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Detroit

The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, Chicago), 400 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of United States, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Detroit?

The best known: Detroit Institute of Arts, Ambassador Bridge, Islamic Center of America, Guardian Building, Belle Isle Park. In all, 40 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Detroit?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55.

How do you get to Detroit?

The nearest main airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 400 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Detroit as the destination and these 40 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.