Detroit Michigan Real Estate
Detroit is on a path of revitalizing its downtown area. With three new casinos, a Riverwalk, and the new Comerica Park for the Detroit Tigers as well as Ford Field for the Detroit Lions, it is well on its way. Downtown's Greektown is a bustling place for dining & nightlife while the Woodward Avenue Theater District is thriving for performance art.
To add to the entertainment of the area, Detroit has a year-round calendar of events. Some of the more significant events are as follows:
- North American International Auto Show (January)
- Plymouth Ice Carving Festival (February)
- DEMF (Detroit Electronic Music Festival) (May)
- Downtown Hoedown (May)
- Detroit-Windsor International Freedom Festival (June – July)
- Comerica CityFest (July)
- Detroit Thunderfest hydroplane race (July)
- Woodward Dream Cruise (August)
- Detroit Fashion Week (August)
- Ford Detroit International Jazz Festival (September)
- Detroit Thanksgiving Parade (November)
Greektown has a rich history and loads of entertainment and has been the centerpiece of downtown Detroit for well over a century. Formed in 1880 by immigrants migrating from southern Greece, the community started out as place for the Greeks to eat, live and shop. About a half-mile from the heart of Downtown Detroit, Greektown today is well know for food, fun and replicas of famous Greek architecture like the Parthenon. The cuisine in the neighborhood is magnificent, with over 20 restaurants to choose from. Noted Greek favorites include The Laikon Café and Pegasus Tavern.Nightlife fills the streets of Greektown, complete with its own casino. The Greektown Casino boasts 75,000 square feet of gaming space, one four-star restaurant and nightly entertainment.
Theater District
Detroit’s Theatre District claims the title as the second largest theatre district in the United States and one of the most exclusive.The Fox Theater has stood since 1928 and was also the first theater to have live sound. The interior of the Fox Theater is considerably lavish, decorated in Burmese, Indian and Persian themes. The structure of Fox Theater stands ten stories tall and its art deco illumination can be seen from blocks away. After decades of playing home to Detroit moviegoers, the theater became run down in the 1970s, and though struggling, remained open. Things changed for the theater in 1988, when the building underwent a $12 million dollar make over, and today is the main venue for Detroit’s Broadway shows.Other theaters in the district include the Detroit Orchestra Hall, the home of the famed Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The venue was once the hub of the Detroit Jazz scene in the 1940s, hosting legendary guests such as Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday. Also in the theater district, is the Detroit Institute of Arts, which boasts one of the largest most important art collections in the United States. The Fisher Building, built in 1928, has been nicknamed "Detroit’s largest object." The Art Deco tower hovers 30 stories over Detroit and is one of city's oldest theater and radio venues. Rich in both cinematic and art history, Detroit’s theater district provides a glimpse into Detroit's glitzy past and thriving future.
Bordered on the Northeast Side of the City is Grosse Pointe
Affluent and picturesque, the suburb of Grosse Pointe, Michigan offers a historic peek into upper-class Detroit life. Grosse Pointe is comprised of five separate municipalities, yet "The Pointes" are unified by top-rated public, private and parochial schools, exceptional libraries, hospitals and recreational services. Each community enjoys a waterfront park so every resident has access to boating and fishing in beautiful Lake St. Clair at no charge. The Edsel and Elenor Ford house resides there and is open to the public for daily tours. Grosse Point has long been the setting for movies and popular TV shows, including the 1997 film Grosse Pointe Blank. Fine dining is abundant in the area as well, including restaurants like City Kitchen, which offers upscale modern cuisine. For shopping, The Village in Grosse Pointe offers luxury shopping in a beautiful environment. Grosse Pointe furnishes every need for indulgence in the Detroit area. Grosse Pointe's splendor reaches far beyond its picturesque shoreline along Lake St. Clair. It is also apparent in its community pride as neighbors express appreciation of their unequaled municipal services and home values.
Detroit Sites of Interest
Major parks in Detroit include Belle Isle, Palmer Park, River Rouge Park, Chene Park and Campus Martius Park. Hart Plaza, located between the Renaissance Center and Cobo Hall on the riverfront, is the site of many events, notably various music festivals. Campus Martius Park is the result of a public/private sector partnership between the City of Detroit and the Detroit 300 Conservancy. Campus Martius Park has quickly become an extraordinary public space where residents, workers and visitors come together to relax, enjoy, play and celebrate Detroit.Detroit is well known for its devoted sports fans. With a huge ice hockey following and a championship dynasty, a Red Wings marketing campaign launched the nickname Hockeytown, a name subsequently embraced by local fans and national media. There are three active major sports venues in the city: Comerica Park for baseball (Detroit Tigers), Ford Field for football (Detroit Lions), and Joe Louis Arena for ice hockey (Detroit Red Wings).Detroit is home to the world’s only cross-national marathon, the Detroit International Marathon, which crosses the border into Canada via the Ambassador Bridge and returns to the United States through the Detroit-Windsor Tunnel. The city is also home to the APBA Gold Cup unlimited hydroplane boat race, which has been held in Detroit each year since 1990. The race occurs on the Detroit River near Belle Isle.
Travel Access
Detroit Metro Airport is approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Detroit.The Windsor Tunnel and Ambassador Bridge, both located conveniently in the heart of downtown Detroit, provide access to the Canadian border. Request more Info on Detroit MI Real Estate
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