DISCOVER DETROIT WALKING EXPLORATION
Don’ t miss this chance to admire magnificent architecture and learn about Detroit’ s rise, fall, and renewal. Led by a local guide, enjoy a short walk from Pearl Mist to the nearby downtown area. Visit the Guardian Building, a designated a National Historic Landmark. Completed in 1929, the building is considered to be one of the boldest examples of art-deco architecture. Stroll through Campus Martius Park, a gathering place for both residents and visitors and recently named Top Public Square by USA Today. Learn the history of the Penobscot Building, an art-deco masterpiece that has dominated the city’ s skyline for more than 80 years. View the Renaissance Center, a multi-towered skyscraper that is the tallest building in Detroit. Enjoy the opportunity to ride on a streetcar or the elevated“ Detroit People Mover.”
THE DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ART
Find out why the Detroit Institute of Arts( DIA) was voted the No. 1 art museum in the United States by USA Today readers last year. With a collection of more than 65,000 artworks in over 100 galleries, the museum has one of the largest and most significant art collections in the U. S.. spanning from ancient Egyptian and European works to contemporary art. A short drive will bring you to the Beaux-Art building, sometimes referred to the“ Temple of Art.” A guided exploration will provide an orientation into the vast collection, with the focus on Diego Rivera’ s acclaimed Detroit Industry Cycle of frescoes
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