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 Located in southeastern Michigan, Detroit is the largest city in the state (population 951,270), the 10th largest city in the United States and the eighth largest metropolitan area (population 4,043,467). Founded in 1701 when French explorer Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac landed on the banks of the Detroit River, today's Detroit is an automobile powerhouse where GM, Ford, and DaimlerChrysler call home. Satellite imagery from Living Earth |
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Belle Isle
The 983-acre island was designed by Olmstead and offers a nice view of the Detroit and Windsor skylines. |
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Skyline From Windsor
The Canadian city of Windsor sits on the other side of the Detroit River. |
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The Henry Ford
The Henry Ford is located in Dearborn, Michigan, just outside of Detroit. With over 1.6 million visitors annually, the complex is the largest indoor/outdoor museum in the United States. |
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Renaissance Center
General Motors Headquarters |
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A Ride on the People Mover
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