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New Center is where Detroit’s history and energy meet. A neighborhood filled with local businesses, standout dining, and things to do all day and into the night. ???? What was once meant to be the mark of Detroit’s city limits, became the center of it all. From the auto industry to small businesses, from great places to shop and eat to fun ways to stay entertained, New Center is a hub for all walks of life and all kinds of unique experiences, including being home to what is considered Detroit’s largest art object, the stunning Fisher Building. ?? Planning a trip to Detroit? Check out our guide written by Marquette Nicole for some can't-miss experiences in Detroit’s historic New Center! ?? https://bit.ly/4l9wENl ?? Photo by Philip Carrel

A celebrated entertainment and cultural district, Greektown Detroit is one of Detroit's most historic neighborhoods welcoming both Detroiters and visitors from around the world. ??????? This district is a must-explore destination especially during Greek-American Heritage Month in March, offering a taste of Greek culture, cuisine, and hospitality. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a longtime fan, here are 10 ways to experience Greektown like a local. Read our full guide by Kate (Fettig) Posby! ?? https://bit.ly/3DXOzWH What are your favorite spots in Greektown?

When we say that Detroit is a community-built brand - we mean it. Enjoy Detroit's top creators, influencers, makers, and leaders on our favorite day of the year! Happy 313 Day Detroit!

Whatupdoe?! Happy 313 Day Detroit! ???? It seems like all you hear these days is, “Detroit this” and “Detroit did that”—as you should. It’s about time we got our flowers. ?? Because all of this ain’t new. Detroit Never Left. We’ve been here, making the city shine bright even when no one was watching. And now that all eyes are on Detroit, let’s be clear: we’re the trail blazers. The trendsetters. We are the culture creators, we are the all-American icon. When Detroit moves, the world moves. ?? Join us today in celebrating our city, our culture, and our people. Drop a ?? down below if you love Detroit! ?? Featuring the amazing: jessica Care moore DJ Stacey Hotwaxx Hale Sydney G. James Amber M. Lewis Eric Thomas Chef Jon Kung Sheefy McFly Freddy Diaz Hanan Jaffar Jennyfer Crawford Kevin Irwin II Michael Reyes Hadassah Greensky DJ Killa $quid ??Featured Locations Little Caesars Arena Eastern Market Arab American National Museum Paramita Sound Miss Eva’s Speakeasy Spot Lite Detroit All Things Detroit Marketplace We Are Culture Creators Chroma Detroit La Posada ?? Featured Murals “Girl With the D Earring” by Sydney G. James “Detroit Never Left” by Sheefy McFly “Waawiyaatanong ? ? ? ? ?? ? - From The Ashes, She Rises” by Hadassah Greensky “La Posada Taqueria Y Carniceria” by Freddy Diaz “Hollywood Beauty Supply” by Curtis Lewis at 7 Mile and Wyoming ?? Flowers by Flowers for Dreams ?? Directed and edited by Cy Abdelnour https://angles.media/about ?? Production Coordination by Gabriel Freeman, Aron Bell, & Rebecca Jane Blanton ?? AC by Nari Garner ???Sound by Jahzilla and Mark Broe ?? “Eddie’s Revenge” by Sheefy McFly from the album “I’M REALLY FROM DETROIT”

Detroit’s tech scene is making headlines ???? Detroit’s startup ecosystem is the 2nd-fastest growing in the world (behind only Dubai) and Detroit’s?Black Tech Saturdays?is at the heart of it all! ?? Founded in 2023 by husband-and-wife team?Johnnie Turnage?and?Alexa Turnage, Black Tech Saturdays is a community-led movement focused on increasing Black tech representation and community wealth. Tens of thousands of people have participated in tech networking, collaboration, and education sessions across the U.S. thanks to BTS. ??? ?? Join us and?Chris Kyle for a look at last weekend’s Detroit Black History Month Innovation Summit ‘The Belonging Blueprint”. The event was the largest Black History Month summit east of the Mississippi, featuring 3 stages and more than 1,500 attendees who joined together to celebrate the brilliance of Detroit’s innovators, changemakers, and tech leaders who are shaping the future. The energy, the connections, and the inspiration in the room were unmatched. The event was hosted at?Newlab?at?Michigan Central, which is home to over 250 startups and more than 1,000 entrepreneurs, investors, and inventors who are continuing to put Detroit on the map. If you haven’t started paying attention to Detroit’s tech scene, now is the time to tap in and join us here! ?? Head to?Black Tech Saturdays?to learn more and for more events and ways to get involved while in Detroit: https://lnkd.in/eccGHPpc #Detroit #DetroitTech #BlackTechSaturdays #DetroitProud

Today marks the first-ever Destination Professionals day! 129 years ago today, Detroit made history by establishing the world’s first destination marketing organization at the Cadillac Hotel. ?? What started as “hustling for conventions” has transformed into an incredible global movement: 10,000+ destination organizations worldwide, employing 348 million people and generating $11 trillion in global GDP. From that first meeting in 1896 to today, we at Visit Detroit are proud to champion and celebrate the professionals who shape how the world experiences destinations. Take a moment today to share your destination story, whether it is a memorable experience or a part of this industry you love. We’re honored to celebrate alongside you on this special day. ?? Head to:?https://lnkd.in/esbc6yGq?to use Destinations International’s toolkit and share what this day means to you! #DestinationProfessionalsDay #VisitDetroit

One after another! Detroit is continuing to make headlines and has been designated one of the 50 Best Places to Travel in 2025 by Travel + Leisure ???? One of the world’s most renowned travel publications, Travel + Leisure’s annual highlight spotlights must-visit destinations for traveler's to take note of.?To curate the list their editors vetted 120 contenders, focusing on categories like big city thrills, cultural richness, natural beauty and places that feel “of the moment”. Something that if you've spent time here recently, you'll instantly recognize to be true for Detroit. The feature highlighted the nearly 800,000 visitors who came for the 2024 National Football League (NFL) Draft, as well as the inspiring transformation of Book Tower, now home to Roost Hotel and multiple delicious restaurants that have opened since the city celebrated the landmark’s grand return. ?? The Hudson Site and upcoming Edition Hotel (which will be the first 5-star hotel in Detroit), and the way Michigan Central is making waves in Corktown as a global innovation hub were also spotlighted as examples of Detroit’s continued innovation and creativity. And while Travel & Leisure said that Detroit got its swagger back, it's a fact that Detroit has always been the creators of swag and this designation is just a rightful nod to the people of Detroit who continue to make Detroit special every single day. From our music and art scenes to our small business culture and legendary sports teams, Detroit is and always has been a place where when we move, the world moves. ?? Check out the article here ?? https://bit.ly/4gLmNdn ?? Skyline, Jit Fest, and Eastern Market Flower Day by Charles Falsetti | Detroit techno legend Kevin Saunderson and The Sanderson Brothers by Reno Presents

Detroit fact: Detroit is the largest Black-Majority City located in the United States ????? This month we’re celebrating Black-owned businesses from all across Detroit! From inspiring couple-owned businesses perfect for Valentine’s Day, to newly opened locations changing the game, to long-standing Detroit retail and cultural landmarks, these spots serve as continual reminders that Detroit doesn’t just celebrate Black history, we create it every day. (we’ve said it before but best believe, we’ll say it again!) ???? Let us know down below your favorite Black-owned businesses in Detroit and stay tuned for more highlights all month long! ?? ??Central Kitchen Detroit ??Baobab Fare ??Hot Sam’s?Detroit ??Mockery Zero Proof ??Bert’s Marketplace ??Shadow Gallery ??Good Cakes & Bakes ??Two18 ??Table No. 2 ??Willow ??Savannah Blue ??Brix Detroit ??Rosa ??Vinyl Society ??Savoy ??Yum Village ??Whatcha Wanna Eat Food Hall ??Irwin House ??Peque?o ??Olive Mode Boutique ?? Opening mural by?Sheefy McFly?and?Phillip Simpson?on?Cutz Lounge ?? Closing mural ‘Girl With a D Earring’ on?Chroma Detroit by?Sydney G. James #DetroitLove #VisitDetroit #BlackHistoryMonth?#Whatupdoe

ICYMI: Detroit is on the world’s radar again! The The New York Times has named Detroit one of the top places to visit in 2025, and if you’ve spent time here, you know exactly why. A widely-recognized annual travel guide, their 52 Places to Go in 2025 list highlights destinations making headlines and global impact. ???? The piece highlights the upcoming opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge that will connect Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Canada, the expansion of our world-class Riverfront including the upcoming opening of the 22-acre Ralph C. Wilson Centennial Park, and the reopening and continued evolution of Michigan Central Station. ?????? But what makes Detroit truly special has never changed: the people who shape it every day. From our music and art scenes to our small business culture and legendary sports teams, Detroit is and always has been a place where when we move, the world moves. And while the NYT expressed that this is part of a comeback for Detroit, we know that Detroit never left, and this is just a rightful nod to the groundbreaking and iconic city we are lucky to call home and welcome the world to! Check out the article here ?? https://lnkd.in/e2Eb2Dtr ?? Riverfront and Jit Festival by Charles Falsetti, Southwest Detroit by Brayan Gutierrez, Michigan Central by Nadir Ali, 'Girl With a D Earring' Mural by Scott Millington, and Eastern Market After Dark by Brandon Vanno

This week we had the honor of gathering with 450+ Detroit leaders, businesses, creators, and more at the iconic Michigan Central Station for our 2025 Annual Partnership Meeting.??? In 2024, all eyes were on Detroit and our city and region accepted the challenge. This year was one for the books and our Annual Meeting was a special opportunity to look back on everything we accomplished and come together to get excited for 2025! Check out this video and some of the highlights from our organization in 2024 ?? ?? 775,000+ Attendees at the NFL Draft ??? 700,000+ Room Nights Booked ?? 100,000+ New Followers across our social media platforms ?? 54,000,000+ Video Views ??? 2,000,000+ Website Visitors ?? 211,000+ Total Partner Referrals? ?? 69,000,000+ Impressions from search, display banners, and paid social ads ??124,403,746 Total Impressions This year we also kicked-off an all-new brand and focus for sharing Detroit's story. We at Visit Detroit have been working on creating and introducing a brand that speaks to Detroit's energy, creativity, and swag. Built through collaborating and interviewing community members, business owners, and more across the Detroit metro area. The brand puts Detroit, the largest majority-Black cities in the country, at the forefront! ??? Thank you all for joining us this week and shout out to everyone who made this past year such a success. In Detroit we’ve never been afraid to follow our own beat, and we are excited to continue working together and welcoming the world to Detroit this year.??? Follow us here and check out our website to stay updated on everything in 2025! https://visitdetroit.com/