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The city is usually referred as Motor City, because you will either take the cab or your car. The freeway system is excellent, and so organised compared to other cities that have so much traffic rush hour tie- ups. Even at rush hour in Detroit, the traffic moves briskly along. Detroit is renowned across America as one of the best cites for eating out. The city has embraced immigrants from across the globe down through the last century, and each immigrant group that settled in Detroit brought their own cuisine to share with the locals. Detroit people love their sport. If its golf, bowling, softball, cricket at Belle Isle, cross country skiing at the Metroparks, you will find it here in lovely Detroit. Also to keep you busy at night, there is a healthy interest in theatre, dance and art in the city. Fox Theatre has recently being restored and the Gem Theatre is also a must see. The State Theatre has also being given a new lease of life. Across the street is the famous Majestic Theatre, where the famous magician Houdini made his last performance. A new casino has also opened up to entice the business traveller to part with his hard won salary. West of the City is the famous Ford Motor Company's Rouge Complex. One can take a tour of this sprawling motor and steel factory. Henry Ford started building Model T cars in 1908 at his factory at Highland Park. By 1923, Ford had manufactured over 5 million cars. The population of Detroit doubled at the time. Vast wealth was created and the city was booming. To see a great view of the Motor City, one should drive up Woodward Avenue towards Pontiac. The first mile is supposed to be the oldest paved highway in America. Every August the Woodward Strip that stretches from Ferndale to Pontiac will host the Dream Cruise, which is the worlds largest rolling participatory auto show and will have some fine vintage cars. |