10 Fun Things to Do in Detroit Michigan - Visiting My Hometown as a Tourist

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  • Опубликовано: 14 янв 2025

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  • @stewlittle13
    @stewlittle13 Год назад +15

    Grand Rapids native & current Detroit resident. Happy to see the city highlighted in a positive light. I fell further in love with this city upon each visit and decided to move here immediately after college 4 years ago.

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  Год назад +1

      How nice to hear about your love and move to Detroit! Thanks for sharing!

  • @MPB059
    @MPB059 7 месяцев назад +11

    I want to say as someone who grew up and lives in Virginia, Detroit is my favorite US city! I fell in love with the city when I first came to visit in 2014 right after the bankruptcy and I decided to volunteer at a tree farm with my mother in 2015. We both loved the architecture, the international riverfront, downtown, people mover, and the nice people in the Motor City. Sadly, my mother passed away 5/7/24 at the age of 70 from Bile Duct Cancer. I'm going back to Detroit next month to honor her by volunteering again and doing some more sightseeing including Motown Museum, The Henry Ford, Eastern Market, Tigers game at Comerica Park and the Detroit Institue of Arts! For you MOM! RIP

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  7 месяцев назад +1

      Glad Detroit holds so many good memories for you. So sorry for your loss!

  • @exploremiami585
    @exploremiami585 Год назад +18

    So underrated, Detroit is on the top of my list to visit.

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  Год назад +2

      Nice! Enjoy Detroit! You really can have a great time there!

  • @Lakeshore14
    @Lakeshore14 Год назад +20

    Just want to say as a Canadian across the river, I love Detroit. So many great things to do and it’s a city with a great vibe and great people. Often go to Detroit for sporting events (Tigers, Red Wings, Pistons and Lions) and live theatre. Have never had a negative experience. Thanks for the great video on a great city. Detroit is the Comeback City. 👏👏👍🇨🇦

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  Год назад +1

      Nice! Thanks for sharing all your positive experiences in Detroit! Indeed, Detroit has a lot of sporting teams to offer.

    • @pierlouis7325
      @pierlouis7325 Год назад +1

      The beautiful bridge connecting canada.nice

  • @mercedeswilkins9085
    @mercedeswilkins9085 Год назад +7

    I love seeing the hustle and bustle of Detroit and other major cities

  • @ChefNikuman
    @ChefNikuman Год назад +8

    I'm a Michigan native and I love the Detroit Riverwalk! I take my dog there and it's just a great place to walk.

  • @mercedeswilkins9085
    @mercedeswilkins9085 Год назад +9

    Detroit one of my favorite cities 🏙️ and it’s a popular city too.

  • @regulator9268
    @regulator9268 Год назад +5

    Love your love for Detroit! Milwaukee here :) Midwest doesn't get enough love

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  Год назад

      So true! Glad you could see that the video was made with love ❤️.

  • @manbtm1
    @manbtm1 8 месяцев назад +3

    Downtown Detroit resident here for 16 years now and have never regretted one day. I love living here, so much to do , such nice people, incredible architecture and history, great restaurants and culture, museums first class entertainment shows at wonderful theaters, and really nice biking and walking trails. Bellisle is absolutely beautiful to spend a day out at around the water. Love this city, and I do love all four seasons, great video.

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  8 месяцев назад

      So nice to hear your perspective. I like how you stay active and connected to nature even though you are in the center of the city.

  • @TravelInteresante
    @TravelInteresante 2 года назад +14

    We have never been to Detroit but seems like there is so much to do! Thanks for showing us around! The restaurant at the Renaissance center has such incredible views! I also added taking a boat tour first and taking a walk after by the Riverwalk on my to do list once we make it there. Your home is beautiful ❤️

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  2 года назад +3

      Thanks guys! Detroit does have a lot of beauty that I never paid attention to when I lived there. Glad I get to discover it now.

  • @LightPerspectives
    @LightPerspectives 2 года назад +13

    Kudos to you for representing your city! 👏🏽
    You highlighted some of my favorites. I’m also from Michigan, and have always loved the vibe and beauty of downtown.
    Keep up the excellent work!

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  2 года назад +2

      Many thanks Kauai! Glad we hit some of your favorites!

  • @jpjpjpjpx
    @jpjpjpjpx Год назад +3

    Wow! Thank you for highlighting the beauty of Detroit!

  • @shirleybalinski4535
    @shirleybalinski4535 Год назад +4

    Detroit is a city rising from the ashes. This city gets a bad rap. There is wonderful architecture, plenty of restaurants, beautiful natural scenery, a gorgeous riverside walkway, a city owned restored park island, casinos, a ton of hotels, major league sports teams, a world class art museum, just to name a few of the attractions. Detroit is indeed a city on the rise!!

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  Год назад +1

      Detroit is indeed on the rise Shirley! Thanks for sharing!

  • @TheAverageTourist
    @TheAverageTourist 2 года назад +3

    So many great things to so. We were there many many uears ago and saw the Red Wings play at the Joe Louis Arena. We saw the Riverwalk from Windsor when we were there. Definitely need to make a trip back to Detroit for some more sightseeing.

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  2 года назад

      See, I’ve never seen any sports games in Detroit. That’s another thing I would love to do when we go back.

  • @BeingBedingfield
    @BeingBedingfield 2 года назад +5

    It’s so awesome that you made a travel video in your hometown! It really looks like an amazing city and so much to do! The river cruise would be top of our list, the views look great!

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  2 года назад +1

      Yes, we are so glad we got to take that cruise. It was a real highlight of our trip.

  • @donnahawks4605
    @donnahawks4605 2 года назад +3

    Wonderful video. I live near Detroit and I still learned a few things from your video. Thank you for highlighting your hometown.

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  2 года назад

      Yep, there are always some undiscovered corners to explore! Never stop exploring!

  • @LeonhardTube
    @LeonhardTube 2 года назад +1

    Wow Detroit! Welcome home and thank you so much for taking us along.

  • @IOSALive
    @IOSALive 9 месяцев назад

    Lucas World Travel, This is great! I liked it and subscribed!

  • @Swampzoid
    @Swampzoid 7 месяцев назад

    I'm so glad I searched for Detroit travel videos and found this. Your hometown looks beautiful and exciting. I think I'd enjoy visiting there.

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  7 месяцев назад +1

      Nice! Glad you are inspired to visit. Detroit really does have a lot to offer. Enjoy it!

  • @tigersontheroad
    @tigersontheroad 2 года назад +1

    Thank you! Fun music and interesting commentary.

  • @dylpurcell1
    @dylpurcell1 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for this beautiful look at Detroit!

  • @uragan_27
    @uragan_27 11 месяцев назад

    I've been following Detroit for a few years now and I'm excited to see it get better and better, i really like this city.

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  10 месяцев назад +1

      We agree! It’s improvement is encouraging!

  • @Hey_Its_J_ay
    @Hey_Its_J_ay 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for the wonderful tour. I'm planning my first trip to your beautiful town this Winter, although I won't be able to see some of the Summer items you listed, I'm not excited that I could make a reservation the Ren Cen and have lunch with such a lovely view. Thank you so much again!

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  5 месяцев назад

      Yes, you won’t be able to do the boat tour in the winter but the Renaissance Center and riverwalk are lovely year round. ❄️

    • @Hey_Its_J_ay
      @Hey_Its_J_ay 5 месяцев назад

      @@LucasWorldTravel That's good to know. I plan another trip for the Summer, some of the items you mentioned looked so fun!

  • @TriStateRailfannerJL99963
    @TriStateRailfannerJL99963 2 года назад +15

    Might be going off tangents here, but over the years since we started recovering from covid lockdowns, I started loving Detroit much more than any city in the Tri-State Area. When I take mass transit like as Long Island Railroad, Metro-North Railroad, and New Jersey Transit RR (NJT cancellations COUGH COUGH), I picture myself in Detroit at every station stopped at or bypassed! I also picture myself in Detroit when I eat at various places in the Tri-State Area. Detroit and its surrounding Metro Areas in my opinion also have SO MANY super friendly people, especially girls/women, and I think about all the vibes spread when using mass transit in my home region. I am DYING to visit this beautiful city someday! 💞💞💞💞

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  2 года назад +1

      Awesome! Hope you get there soon! We must admit, we had a blast!

  • @SaulSGonzalez
    @SaulSGonzalez 4 месяца назад

    Thanks so much for the suggestions. I'll be in Detroit next week and will try to visit many of the same places.

  • @walkingj.m9132
    @walkingj.m9132 2 года назад +2

    It is so wonderful traveling with you!! So interesting and beautiful places!! Thank you for sharing this my new friend!! Greeting from Korea!!😍😍👍

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  2 года назад

      Glad you found my hometown interesting! Thanks for watching!

  • @nicoj3660
    @nicoj3660 10 месяцев назад +2

    Im from Ypsilanti and I go to Detroit all the time.

  • @barbaras5874
    @barbaras5874 Год назад +1

    Cool that you made a video in your hometown as a tourist! I always love your positive vibe and you inspire me to go and do more! Interesting to see Detroit, looks lovely! 😊

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  Год назад +1

      Thanks Barbara! There’s so much to explore in our own hometowns. Definitely don’t miss the opportunity to get out and experience it!

    • @barbaras5874
      @barbaras5874 Год назад

      @@LucasWorldTravel yes, will do! In one week we are going on our holiday to Dubrovnik, Mostar and Sarajevo! Can't wait!
      PS: We are watching all your videos in order from oldest to newest, we have seen you have new ones from Iceland, which we are very excited about once we get to them!!

  • @ibdam1
    @ibdam1 2 года назад +2

    Fellow Detroit resident and world traveler. Thank you both for sharing your incredible videos. I’m happy to be a new subscriber. Safe Travels ❤️👊🏽👍🏾👏🏾

  • @TheWinston7777
    @TheWinston7777 11 месяцев назад

    Detroit is also a great place for wonderful little places to dance around in while at wild rock and roll shows.

  • @hamiddawgg
    @hamiddawgg 7 месяцев назад

    thank you! I've been to Detroit many times cause one of my best friends used to live in Windsor but I'd never considered going into the old buildings you went into although I'd photographed their exteriors many times! going this weekend and def will do that.

  • @michaelswank9706
    @michaelswank9706 2 года назад +9

    i like how detroit is the most memed city in the world

  • @stephenjohnson2236
    @stephenjohnson2236 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you for your post. I found it very interesting.

  • @TideKnotTravellers
    @TideKnotTravellers 2 года назад +3

    Thank you for sharing your home town with us. It’s fun exploring your hometown like a tourist, Detroit looks really cool. Love what you said at the end about starting somewhere but not having to end up there 🌎❤️

  • @megahern8467
    @megahern8467 2 года назад +1

    That's cool you're from Detroit, Kendra - I didn't know that! I spent 6 years in Michigan just an hour away from the city and only got to 1 of these! Great video :)

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  2 года назад +1

      Yes when you live someplace you don’t really do all the touristy things, but they are so worth doing! Are you guys any closer to your big move?

    • @megahern8467
      @megahern8467 2 года назад

      @@LucasWorldTravel So true! And thanks for asking, we are crawling along - got a realtor and prepping our house to sell maybe in the spring! I've been wondering: how did you sell all your stuff? Craigslist, yard sale, eBay? :)

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  2 года назад +1

      @@megahern8467 Facebook marketplace worked well for selling our larger items like furniture, and we did a yard sale for our smaller household items. We were able to get rid of quite a bit that way. The rest went to goodwill. Glad you guys are taking your steps. Houses are selling fast these days so best of luck to you both in the spring!

    • @megahern8467
      @megahern8467 2 года назад

      @@LucasWorldTravel Thank you so much, Kendra!! This is so great to know. Thanks again and best of luck to you and David on your travels! :) :)

  • @FunandBudget
    @FunandBudget 2 года назад +1

    Ahhh Detroit...another place (in another state) I have yet to visit

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  2 года назад

      Detroit can be surprisingly fun. Usually when we visit we only visit family and don’t really do anything. Glad we got to change that this time!

  • @CalvinMennyweathers
    @CalvinMennyweathers 11 месяцев назад

    I enjoyed this video, and I like that these are not expensive activities 😀 def will plan a trip

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  11 месяцев назад

      Nice! Hope you enjoy Detroit as much as we did!

  • @CainWilliam-t6d
    @CainWilliam-t6d 10 месяцев назад

    Thankyou, I loved the video. I was deciding whether to stop in at Detroit during our road trip, and you helped me decide, I am going to Detroit ;-)

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  10 месяцев назад +1

      Wow, that's great to hear! I'm glad that our video could inspire you to give Detroit a try.

  • @GlamCam84
    @GlamCam84 2 года назад +2

    I look forward to relocating. I'm already in west Michigan but East Michigan offers more.

  • @MrFullService
    @MrFullService 2 года назад

    What a nice visit, Thanks.

  • @markmoser7914
    @markmoser7914 Год назад

    Great city to visit. I would love to go back!

  • @keziawillsetaharrey.3401
    @keziawillsetaharrey.3401 Год назад +2

    AT MICHIGAN MY AUNTY RUTH USED TO LIVE AT HER OLD HOUSE AND SHE ALSO USED TO LIVE AT MICHIGAN.

  • @KeungTo4ever
    @KeungTo4ever Год назад

    Oh man, I have be living SE Michigan more than 20 years, I only been in fisher and eastern market, thank you for making my this weekend must to do list🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  Год назад

      Glad to give you some new places to try! You're really going to have a great time this weekend! 👍🏽

    • @KeungTo4ever
      @KeungTo4ever Год назад

      @@LucasWorldTravel 🤭🤭🤭

  • @fredcannon2633
    @fredcannon2633 Год назад +1

    Wow you are living the life iam waiting five more years to do Iam from Detroit also I live in California now since 1996

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  Год назад

      Believe me it's worth the wait! Best wishes on your journey!

  • @mageyes6385
    @mageyes6385 Год назад

    Thanks I decided to cross the border and visit the city so thanks to your advices I save time 🎉

  • @kevingen
    @kevingen 2 года назад +1

    I like the historic facts :)

  • @SashaGayeRobinson
    @SashaGayeRobinson Год назад

    Enjoyed this video. Thank you

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  Год назад +1

      Great to hear Sasha! Hope you enjoy Detroit as well! Happy travels!

  • @dvoki2537
    @dvoki2537 Год назад +1

    Where is that riverfront?? Soooo nice!

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  Год назад

      It's downtown Detroit. Just search for Detroit Riverwalk on Google Maps.

  • @cowser67
    @cowser67 2 года назад +3

    I’m debating if I want to go to Detroit or Memphis for my birthday in beginning of November 🤔

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  2 года назад +3

      As we don't like cold weather, we personally would recommend Memphis in November. Enjoy the music on Beale Street! Come to Detroit in the summer when you can take the cruise and really enjoy Belle Isle.

  • @LucasWorldTravel
    @LucasWorldTravel  2 года назад +3

    Welcome to my hometown of Detroit Michigan! It's a pleasure to share a bit of where I've from with you. My question to you though is have you ever toured your hometown like a tourist? What did you think? Let me know in the comments below!

    • @blaineedwards8078
      @blaineedwards8078 2 года назад

      My plan is to tear up all those vacant lots to just bare dirt and return all that space back to rich, fertile farmland, just like it was at one time. You can grow all kinds of wonderful produce and hire bunches of people to work it. Plus it will feed thousands and be a win-win.

  • @jimmyconnor9541
    @jimmyconnor9541 Год назад

    Seeing some of the neighborhoods today makes me sad bc they are beautiful and full of history and one of a kind architecture, they need LOVEEE💗💗💗

  • @AliDeshi
    @AliDeshi 2 года назад +2

    Very nice sharing my dear respected friend full support and Big likes from Ahmed Ali Nizamani ❤️💕💕🥰🥰💖

  • @Rapture582
    @Rapture582 2 года назад +2

    Plenty of other US cities have vacant lots...

  • @ubirajuniorvieirabrandao7162
    @ubirajuniorvieirabrandao7162 Год назад +1

    A cidade do motor 🚘

  • @mztweety1374
    @mztweety1374 Год назад +1

    I worked at the Marriott for three years. I was there on 9/11. Scared me half to death because we had no idea what was really going on…

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  Год назад +1

      That would be scary. It was a strange time for everyone then.

  • @saysomething5352
    @saysomething5352 Год назад

    We are coming next week. how is parking? Do i need quarters..credit card? Great video! New subbie!

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  Год назад

      Welcome to the channel! Parking is mostly in garages or lots so credit cards are best for garages and cash for lots. Enjoy Detroit!

  • @an.han_first
    @an.han_first Год назад

    Дуже мало контенту про Detroit з гарної сторони. В більшості тільки про кримінал та розруху😔 Ви молодці що показали його гарну сторону🤗 Успіхів вам!!

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  Год назад

      Дуже правильно! Але в кожному місті є хороша сторона. Ми раді, що показали хорошу сторону Детройта в цьому відео.

  • @PrimeTimeTravelers
    @PrimeTimeTravelers 2 года назад +1

    Been a long while since we've spoken. Did not know you were from Detroit. I'm from Toledo originally. Family in Detroit and have spent a lot of time in Detroit and Windsor. Thanks for the memories and go Tigers!!

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  2 года назад +1

      Lol! Go Tigers! Thanks so much for stopping by! Glad to bring back some good Detroit memories for you!

  • @kimjohnson3193
    @kimjohnson3193 6 месяцев назад

    FYI... Belle Isle is NOT FREE. There is a small fee to get on to the island that must be paid at the entrance, but with that fee you have access to everything on the island. I personally pay annually for tge Metro Park Pass (about $15) when I renew my license plate tags, and that gives me a year of unlimited access to ALL Metro Parks in the State of MI... and there are hundreds of parks in MI.

  • @Me-ir7ls
    @Me-ir7ls Год назад +1

    Any Aretha Franklin landmarks? Motown landmarks??

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  Год назад +1

      There’s a Motown museum but it was closed for renovation while we were there. And there’s an Aretha Franklin Amphitheater.

  • @AnthonyTucker-sl4zj
    @AnthonyTucker-sl4zj 9 месяцев назад +1

    FYI;the"e"in Detroit is"silent",so,it's properly pronounced D'troit,and I abhor when people stress the"e"with:"Deetroit"!! 😛

  • @Dreyden-
    @Dreyden- Год назад +1

    👍👍👏👏

  • @ibdam1
    @ibdam1 2 года назад

    👏🏾👏🏾👊🏽👊🏽❤️❤️

  • @AnthonyTucker-sl4zj
    @AnthonyTucker-sl4zj 9 месяцев назад

    SHAME on you Kendra!! How could you NOT have went inside the Fisher Building?!? I went in there in 1988,rode the elevator to the 28th floor,walked-around the empty floor,and saw a beautiful mahogany door,opened it to see a bunch of stairs;went up these stairs,and found myself inside the green roof of it,as I looked down upon the"Tastefest"crowds enjoying themselves from a 412-foot vantagepoint!!

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  9 месяцев назад

      Nice! Sounds like you had the full experience!

  • @Msangel06
    @Msangel06 Год назад

    All downtown. No inner city places!?

  • @IgnacioFlores.
    @IgnacioFlores. 10 месяцев назад

    The city is truly rebounding thanks to mexicans and other immigrants 🇺🇲💪

  • @haroldjosephcollinsIII
    @haroldjosephcollinsIII Год назад

    I'm ua talk to this Girl. I like you, but i don't see us thinking about Detroit! I am a Native. What this means for you, but me to see a person is to love them. Bye.

  • @Michigander_of_the_West
    @Michigander_of_the_West Год назад

    Top 10 things to do in Detroit:
    1. Leave
    Joking, lived here for 3 years.

    • @LucasWorldTravel
      @LucasWorldTravel  Год назад

      Glad you’re joking! Although I don’t live there anymore, I’m not mad at the city at all!

  • @katelynrose23
    @katelynrose23 Год назад +1

    I hate to be THAT person, but detroit is a piece of shit 💀 i live near that area and there is so much crime there, so if you do make the painful decision to go, be aware of your surroundings. Its a very dirty place, and just not a pleasant place overall. Yes, it does have its perks and can be cool i guess, but residents of the state hate going into detroit for work or for anything really, but yeah

    • @davidgentz1731
      @davidgentz1731 Год назад

      I agree with u. The guy running his mouth has never been in the ghetto after dark. One question to all u ghetto lovers. Would u rather take a wrong turn at nite in the ghetto or a wrong turn at nite in macomb twp. I rest my case.

    • @miayoung7474
      @miayoung7474 7 месяцев назад

      Well I guess the NFL draft proved all this wrong! Everyone loves Detroit they just keep coming😅

  • @japrufrock3909
    @japrufrock3909 Год назад +2

    The No. 1 fun thing to do in Detroit is to drive real fast the hell out of town.

  • @davidgentz1731
    @davidgentz1731 Год назад

    Just make sure you bring your gun with you and always have somebody watching your back. it can go down real quick in Detroit I wouldn't go down there for nothing

    • @Mike_and_Life
      @Mike_and_Life Год назад +6

      That is some outdated shit.., I'm in the city every day. Walk around and never have an issue. Downtown is amazing and safe as hell.

    • @davidgentz1731
      @davidgentz1731 Год назад

      @@Mike_and_Lifejust ask the people carjacked robbed raped and shot at on the eway. Oh and the ones murdered. Oh thats right they arnt around to speak.

    • @Mike_and_Life
      @Mike_and_Life Год назад +6

      @@davidgentz1731 spoken like a person who has never been there.