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    Detroit ( / dɪˈtrɔɪt /, dih-TROYT; locally also / ˈdiːtrɔɪt /, DEE-troyt) [8] is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is the largest U.S. city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of government of Wayne County. Detroit had a population of 639,111 at the 2020 census, [9] making it the 29th-most populous ...

  2. Nov 7, 2022 · 1. Visit the Belle Isle Island. Source: Nicholas Worden / shutterstock. Belle Isle Island. Situated in the Detroit River, Belle Isle is a relatively small island measuring about 3 miles in length and only a mile wide, there is however plenty to keep visitors to the island entertained.

  3. Things to Do in Detroit, Michigan: See Tripadvisor's 97,487 traveler reviews and photos of Detroit tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June. We have reviews of the best places to see in Detroit. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

  4. www.michigan.org › city › detroitDetroit | Michigan

    Located in southeastern Michigan, Detroit is the largest city in the state, the 10th largest city in the United States and the eighth largest metropolitan area.

  5. Dive into the heart of Detroit with Visit Detroit, your passport to the Detroit region, spanning Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Let the city's food, music, art, and history be your guide—plan your visit and discover the beat of the Motor City!

  6. 6 days ago · Detroit, city, seat of Wayne county, southeastern Michigan, U.S. It is located on the Detroit River (connecting Lakes Erie and St. Clair) opposite Windsor, Ontario, Canada. It was founded in 1701 by a French trader, Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, who built a fort on the river and named it Fort.

  7. May 1, 2023 · In the northern US state of Michigan, Detroit sits on the Detroit River, across from the Canadian city of Windsor. Detroit has a rich history; the town was first settled in 1701, although much of it burned down in an 1805 fire.

  8. Detroit, the largest city in the state of Michigan, was settled in 1701 by French colonists. It is the first European settlement above tidewater in North America. [1] Founded as a New France fur trading post, it began to expand during the 19th century with U.S. settlement around the Great Lakes.

  9. Detroit is the largest and most-populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated nearby the international border of the United States and Canada. The name Detroit is derived from the French word detroit for strait, in reference to its location on the river that connecting the Great Lakes. The city was founded by the Frenchman Antoine ...

  10. Jul 1, 2023 · Detroit city, Michigan; United States. QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties. Also for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.

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