Detroit Overview | An informative introduction to Detroit, Michigan

[@nodalFx]

Native Detroiter here, you nailed a lot of the good stuff. You did your homework. I usually cringe when the same old cliches are covered. Follow up next with Corktown and the train station area. It’s an amazing addition to the story. Campus Martius is the true heart. Well done

[@CityGeek]

Thank you!

[@jjoohhhnn]

​@@CityGeekthank you, sir

[@volodimirivanevko9238]

Born in Montreal but raised most of my life in Windsor, just across the river from Detroit. I love Detroit like its my own city, and know it like the back of my hand, especially downtown and southwest

[@twanohguy]

I left Detroit after the riots of '67. A terrible time in the city's history. I moved back 3 years ago. I couldn't happier to see the changes here! I honor all of you who remained here and kept the faith. I am sure it was't easy.

[@duosable]

Detroit is gone. RIP.

[@SeekingFreedom369]

Much respect for this comment and welcome back! Here’s to better days 🙏🏾👍🏾

[@itsmeshay8089]

​@@duosableobviously you haven't been here.... we are alive and vibrant...the Phoenix rising of the US

[@kshenriques]

I visited for a work assignment last month and got to stay 2 weeks. Detroit is an awesome city! Totally underrated. I love Detroit 😊

[@antoniobrown8726]

You meant downtown is awesome no way you went inside the city, i'm sure you were briefed don't go past such and such street it's nothing in the city so what was awesome

[@Joaosousa_guiana]

I absolutely love Detroit! Americans talk smack of it, but it's an amazing city. There are worse cities in America. Regards from Brazil

[@ethansmith8813]

I live 2 miles north. It's sad what our great city has become. It's trying to pull itself together but. We will see

[@Badge417]

Americans who've never been to Detroit know nothing about it.

[@o0oStillWeRiseo0o]

Love

[@Lakeshore14]

@@ethansmith8813 The decline took place over many years and so the turnaround will take time. But it is happening.

[@Electra-xm7lu]

Brazilian cities are far more beautiful and impressive than most US cities, specially Detroit.

[@agent1.618]

salute from Bangkok by way of Cleveland. Detroit has always been a great American city that deserves far more national acclaim than it receives. it represents the Midwest well!

[@fjcrod]

I can definitely vouch for everything you mentioned. I've been visiting Detroit on a regular basis for the last 15 years or so. It's definitely changed for the better during that time. Fifteen years ago, the downtown corridor was dead. Today, it's a incredible and vibrant place to hang out in. The Henry Ford Museum, is an absolutely fabulous Museum, with so much to see and do. And, as a motown music lover, Hitsville USA, is a must see. I love Detroit. She's seen her share of rough times, but she's on the rise. Totally agree, Detroit Airport, is awesome.

[@KennyLamTravel]

I've been to Detroit many many times since the 80s, saw its ups and downs! Amazing city and people! I am so happy it's making a nstroing come back.

[@dgs.creates]

I love being from Detroit and am very proud to represent it. Thank you for making this video, I wish it was longer so people can understand more of it's history and how it's literally risen from the ashes.

[@dgs.creates]

Also, best pizza and hot dogs in the country!!

[@troyjeschke5894]

As a native Detroiter, thank you for such a wonderful narrative on my hometown! Much respect, my friend!

[@CityGeek]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JamCat69]

Detroit is easily one of Americas top 3 slept on cities. Thank you for representing the city well.

[@인생은뭘까요]

How much does a hotel stay in Detroit cost?

[@manbtm1]

I live in Downtown Detroit, I love it, so much to do, really nice people in my neighborhood, well kept, you nailed our great points on this. Another major one shortly opening is the masterfully restored Michigan Central Station campus by Ford , moving thousands of employees into it costing over a billion dollars. Its an amazing structure. We have an incredible riverfront also now. Vibrant arts and restaurant scene. Some gorgeous neighborhoods and some to stay away from. Overall it’s a great city, so interesting.

[@mikea12811]

Detroit is a beautiful place and has come a long way in over a decade. People that talk bad about it clearly haven't been here in a long time or just never been. I moved back here in 2015

[@Helmuesi911]

It’s usually some internet troll from some no name town in Kansas or Iowa spreading nonsense about our city.

[@ELYYY99]

I moved back in 2016.

[@michaelrains64295]

Saw a show at the Fischer Theatre last week. Extraordinarily beautiful building. The architecture of peak Detroit is truly remarkable. It’s very clear that the city is entering a renaissance of sorts. I’ve never had a bad time there either.

[@MPB059]

I been to the motor city twice and let me tell you: Detroit is the most unique city in the US and also my favorite city to visit. Detroit has so much to offer: beautiful architecture, international riverfront, many historical facts, music, and food. I want to go back again to visit and volunteer with their urban farming!

[@Electra-xm7lu]

Miami is the most unique city in U.S. (maybe followed by San Francisco). Detroit is another Philadelphia or Baltimore to me - all of them eclipsed by Chicago. Perhaps Detroit is better than its counterparts and full of potential but I do not see the uniqueness.

[@BlueTickCH]

​@@Electra-xm7lu I left my heart in San Francisco

[@ChrisRowe-z4l]

Great video! Glad people from outside of Detroit get to see how awesome our city is. Thank you!

[@themasterjay7189]

I am really impressed with the new Hudson Tower project. Despite Detroit facing some tough times, the city is makin’ a remarkable comeback to which is breathing new life into it. I hope this is a positive sign for Detroit as it moves forward toward a brighter future.

[@jameslewis439]

Kudos!!! Great to see and hear something positive about our beloved Motor City, The Big D!!!!

[@jillballantyne1870]

We were there 2 days ago--amazing!

[@Helmuesi911]

Same here.. went to Adelina. Very nice.

[@faceoff2460]

Great vid, but no Detroit Riverwalk. Currently ranked #1 for 3 years straight by USA today. Its Beautiful! It was extended to reach Belle Isle Park Bridge this year

[@CityGeek]

Thank you! And thanks for pointing that out!

[@manbtm1]

I agree, we live right off it, can bike all the way onto and around Belle Isle now, it’s beautiful, long ride.

[@sonicnator]

Born and raised here!! Thank you for repping my home well!!💪🏾🙏🏾

[@NP-ui3tr]

Great video Detroit is one of the most unique cities in America, especially for its architecture The downtown skyscrapers that were built in the 20s & 30s are beautiful The neighborhoods near Chicago Ave are full of HUGE MANSIONS where the rich car company execs & other wealthy people lived in the 20/30s Belle Isle is a gem The Fox Theatre is a gem Corktown is beautiful now too Unless you do something stupid, you have nothing to worry about when coming to the city…

[@CityGeek]

Thank you!

[@Lakeshore14]

Detroit has such an amazing history. Although known as the Motor city, it has a rich history relating to World War II. It was then, at the request of President Roosevelt, that the auto companies converted their factories from auto production to tank, plane, arms and other armaments to be used in the War. It was, along with a few other cities, referred to as the Arsenal of Democracy. As you stated in your video the museums in Detroit are also excellent and it has a fantastic fan base, covering all the major sports teams. So much 👏👏👏🥰 to see in that great city. Thank you for the great video and yes, Detroit is most definitely underrated.j

[@NicksDynasty]

Proud to work in this city (Bases in DTW atleast)! It will return to its former glory! It's still a cool place now

[@StLouis-yu9iz]

Same thing with StL. :]

[@NicksDynasty]

@@StLouis-yu9iz St. Louis is definitely a nice metro area but downtown needs a lot of work

[@karkess313]

LOL! How? Let's face it, it would take a huge shift in black thinking of being a victim. Which won't happen for generations, if at all and only if we start reprogramming thier minds now! I live in Wayne county and while downtown Detroit is very cool, there is still too much thuggary and emotional degenerates looking for trouble and victims, that make visiting Detroit a crap shoot! I avoid it and all Democrat bastions of crimial Utopias!

[@StLouis-yu9iz]

@@NicksDynasty I’d say the opposite is true for Detroit; Sure Corktown and downtown are getting investment but what about the other urban neighborhoods? Also I hate that ya’ll are praying for E.V.s to revive the auto industry… hopefully we can get more train factories in one of our metros soon :]

[@NicksDynasty]

@@StLouis-yu9iz yeah downtown, midtown, crock town, Fitzgerald, North End and couple of other areas Both cities of course. Have nice suburbs Yeah EVs isn't revolutionary wave. We need trains and walkability

[@plantsgardenmusic]

Gonna be moving to SE Michigan here in August, so excited to check Detroit out! As a lover of architecture, this place has struck me as soon as I researched it. Gonna be going to college in the metro, hopefully buying a house somewhere closer to the city next year.

[@jayjayjames2332]

As great as downtown is, all of the bad rap Detroit gets is from it's neighborhoods.. so I wouldn't buy a house too close to the city. The prices are low for a reason. I live in Roseville (12 miles from downtown Detroit). I wouldn't live any further south right now. I'd say the cut-off for cities to live in around the perimeter of Detroit are Roseville/St. Clair Shores to the East, Northern part of Warren/Sterling Heights to the NE, Ferndale/Hazel Park to the North, Southfield/Farmington to the NW, Livonia/Westland to the West and Taylor/Southgate to the South. Half of these are bit rougher around the edges but I wouldn't want to live in any city closer to Detroit than these. Harper Woods, Eastpointe, Hamtramck, Highland Park, Dearborn, Melvindale, Center Line and Grosse Pointe are the cities that border Detroit and most are pretty bad. Then of course right inside all of these are the actual neighborhoods of Detroit with blight and crime galore. Stay downtown or at least 10 miles outside of it is a good rule of thumb lol

[@Ethan-dd4ln]

You will love the architecture, tons of historic homes in Detroit and Grosse Pointe. There’s tons of history about the architects and everything!

[@kvbly8677]

@@jayjayjames2332 "Stay downtown or at least 10 miles outside of it is a good rule of thumb lol" This quite literally is not a good rule of thumb lmao, A lot of the bad rep Detroit get is from very specific concentrated areas. Lets not speak on places we haven't lived.

[@lakerskid2013]

I’m from Indianapolis and have been to the Detroit airport but that’s it. The city of Detroit just put up their own Hollywood-style sign, still have some landscaping work to finish but it’s definitely something I want to see heading into the city as it is right off I-94, which lights up at night too. The downtown area I would love to get to explore and I think it would be cool getting to experience an NFL game at Ford Field.

[@karkess313]

Have you seen that JOKE of a sign?? Might as well be a billboard!

[@Know26874]

​@@karkess313the song 😂

[@Adri_Unsung]

@@Know26874gmac cash is the greatest rapper Detroit has ever produced

[@salemdesigns65]

​@karkess313 What's the problem with the sign? I'm ok with it, alot of us are. It's different.

[@lakerskid2013]

@@karkess313 I would actually like to see that in person if anything. Heck I would even go so far as to say that Indy should go for something like that too. I mean, Detroit made it extra special with that 3D look to it as people are driving down the interstate.

[@imfknradio9978]

Born and Raised Detroiter. Lived in Pontiac but my family owned a large electrical business down on 9 Mile n Dequindre. Detroit is a completely different city from 2012 to 2024. Still has its down parts, but Jeep just reopened a big plant, GM converted an old abandoned plant to an EV one, Ford finished up Michigans Old Central station for their EV Headquarters. More money is being thrown at the city in developments and investments than in the past 30 years combined. Something greats happening

[@roaddawg3217]

Hey! Born and raised and still living in yaktown!

[@bklynk]

I absolutely love the DIA one of my favorite museums in the world.

[@A_Lion_In_The_Sun]

Its definitely a city on the rebound. I like how they've made a conscious effort to preserve anything of architectural value, one example I've been watching is the complete renovation of the Book Building, which came very close to being torn down. It'll be interesting to see whats going to happen with the Renaissance Center because GM is moving into that new skyscraper you mentioned, so the Ren center will be without a major tenant.

[@leretour23]

This is a beautiful overview of Detroit. I am 53 years old, my dad found a job in Montreal, Quebec, Canada when I was 16, we left Detroit and never came back. I definitely need to visit where I spent the first 16 years of my existence.

[@CityGeek]

Thank you!!

[@seanwalters1977]

Awesome city with great surrounding suburbs! Glad to see it getting back on track

[@davidpetersen6694]

Wow! I think I learned more on this video than on any other in your series! I would love to go visit! I too am a big fan of Art Deco Style. One thing I had wondered about before your video explained it was how easily it is to get great photos of the downtown skyscrapers. With that wagon wheel grid it’s obviously easy from just about any angle. Go Detroit! 🎉🌠😎⭐️🥇🏆♥️Nice addition and research as always! Keep them coming! David in Houston.

[@burtlewand5915]

If you ever visit, one of the best views of the downtown is also from Belle Isle or, if you really want to go to the trouble, Windsor.

[@CityGeek]

Thanks so much for the comment David! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@markmorden6107]

Very comprehensive and accurate essay of Detroit. Thank you.

[@davemaglish247]

really good video it put a nice positive spin on the city of Detroit.

[@CityGeek]

Thank you!

[@robertasmith1888]

Thank you for that Beautiful view of Detroit, so many time Detroit get's a negative opInion from outsider's but you had a Beautiful over-view that let's people know THE REAL DETROIT...THANKS AGAIN SIR.

[@CityGeek]

Thanks for the comment!!

[@wmbrent123]

I love these videos! You really get to see a different perspective of America’s city’s and their culture, history, and how they are uniquely represented. Would you consider doing a video for New Orleans, LA?

[@CityGeek]

Thank you!! And yeah I certainly will!

[@cammalham]

I hope you do! I love your videos and New Orleans is a true urban wonder for America

[@Dispatcher-kv2im]

Love your channel and this awesome series, keep up the great work!⭐️🇺🇸🎉

[@CityGeek]

Thank you!!

[@hansgunthergaming4105]

Born and raised about 40 min north on I-75, little town of Oxford. One of my favorite things in downtown is the Autorama at (what used to be) Cobo Hall!

[@DoswarePictures]

Glad to see you cover the state I live in!

[@ayeeeeeeee6240]

detroit is on its way to being an awesome city

[@Linkbetweenus27]

Would love to visit or move to Detroit! Nashville is becoming so overpriced and it’s time for a change.

[@marytee1499]

Nice job describing Detroit--where I live.

[@BGTuyau]

An excellent, quick overview of an often-derided, nearly forgotten city.

[@GreninjaQuest]

I love US cities, they are fabulous! 😊

[@robertofernandez7773]

Nice video. I love detroit. I get extremely excited about the new developments. Now we hear a lot of good news coming from the city. And hearing less of the bad. A change of perception is a must to have the city rebound. Good job detroit

[@danschwartz1950]

Campus Martius is hosting NFL draft April 25th-28th. Shout out to Pegasus Taverna - dined there Saturday afternoon at 4:00. Looked like over 100 of us being served. Lamb falling off the bone. A dining gem.

[@mian9305]

If you love architecture you’ll love Detroit. The Fischer Theater was the prototype for the Empire State Building it fits directly on to of it and Central Park was developed off of Belle Isle

[@salemdesigns65]

It's called The Fisher Building/Theater - not Fischer. I don't know anything about a prototype of the Empire State - but the Fisher was supposed to be part of a complex. We are missing the middle structure 60 story and the other 30 story structure. We're blessed to have what we have. 😊 And Belle Isle SHOULD have been Central Park - but the Detroit city council and other political decisions (the conditions of the land didnt help) made Oldstead run to NYC.

[@davidpetersen6694]

We sure would love❤ to see another new city soon. We 💕 love your fantastic videos! Especially since you care about little cities as much as the big ones. That’s rare. Thank you City Geek! 🏆⭐️🥇😎from David P. in Houston.

[@CityGeek]

Thanks David! I always appreciate you reaching out! I actually just posted one on Panama City, Panama. Sorry for the long break between videos!

[@sz1990yj]

Glad you mentioned the airport. That’s one of my favorite.

[@emreyurttas5051]

Same here! I rank DTW as one my top favorite us airports!

[@Adri_Unsung]

The most beautiful city on the planet

[@CarnivoryHODL]

Great timing on the video since the NFL Draft is coming into town this week.

[@SeekingFreedom369]

Detroit also has the largest mortgage lender in the country, Rocket Companies and Rocket Mortgage. Rocket and its owner is a HUGE part of the progress over the last 10 years. The Hudson site tower is also owned by the owner of Rocket mortgage.

[@johanmichael6624]

Would be interesting to hear about Detroits future. I heard on the news here in sweden several years ago that it was moving in a very positive direction.

[@WilliamCrew]

Yes!!! Another City Geek video!

[@CrazyClipzzlol]

I love your videos reviewing cities

[@CityGeek]

Thank you!!

[@laurabagley5]

So interesting! Haven’t been there but so interesting to learn a bit about Detroit! Thanks for the video!!!

[@CityGeek]

Thank you!

[@OliviaBanks-ku5xh]

I'm from SW Detroit so not to far from Downtown Detroit. The city that made me.. You should visit Detroit one day, it's a beautiful and nice city despite what ppl heard about Detroit.

[@emreyurttas5051]

I am glad you mention the airport as it is one of my top favorites in the US!

[@IOSALive]

City Geek, You're the best! I subscribed because I love your content!

[@CityGeek]

Wow, thanks!

[@toxicgracie3772]

Clevelander here. Detroit is awesome tbh. Yes the crime is high and ghetto's are big. But it has alot going for it

[@moe6186]

I’m from St Louis Missouri and I visited Detroit last month and I love it cleaner than Missouri and I love all the Middle Eastern food in Dearborn

[@PorkchopExpression]

Nice vid, you squeezed a lot of good info into 8 minutes.

[@CityGeek]

Thank you!!

[@Mukk13man]

from Indianapolis; just moved to Detroit bought a house and land for 3k! the American dream is out here. fuck what the haters say.

[@Woozi185]

What part of detroit did you move too for 3k?

[@Mukk13man]

@@Woozi185 east canfield; decent hood close to belle isle. however its not limited to there the landbank owns 65k vacant lots and houses all up for bid

[@josephtomaselli9181]

Detroit obviously has enormous problems but seems like there’s some treasures there to appreciate as well. Gonna try to visit this summer.

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

You forgot to mention that Thomas Edison was from Detroit Michigan and that he worked on his light bulb in Detroit as well as worked with Ford on his car .Michigan and Detroit was once part of Canada too. Thanks for mentioning the Native Americans! People often skips that important history of Detroit.

[@JerryRigEverything]

First

[@jamesyoung1226]

Thanks for the Vid! Something’s where missing. There are many more museums. Museums - Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. - The Detroit Historical Museum -The Michigan Science Center - The Great Lakes Museum located on Belle Isle. The Theatre District located downtown. - The Detroit Opera House - The Music Hall - The Gem Theatre - The Fox Theatre - The D.S.O. (Detroit Symphony Orchestra) Cultural History Food and Culture - Greek Influence - Italian influence - Southern African American influence. - Ethinic Festivals that line the river front each summer. Also….. - North American International auto show! - River Boat Cruises The list goes on on and on……

[@mikeisbeast07]

Love your videos! I'm still waiting for Orlando's!

[@CityGeek]

Thank you and thanks for your patience!

[@brendagrant9382]

This is a big city. My high school sweetheart...now deceased, moved to my state and city back in the day. Everyone would always talk about how bad it is. It's a beautiful downtown.

[@marynadononeill]

Great video. Now do the churches of Detroit. The history is phenomenal.

[@AJKPenguin]

I love the Solanus Casey Center, on Mt. Elliot Street. If I had lived up there when the properties were being sold at pennies on the dollar, I would have made a farm in the middle of Detroit.

[@ikephipps2696]

Great informative video

[@CityGeek]

Thank you!!

[@danieljackett4193]

A little known fact about Detroit, and Windsor is that it's the only Continental US border crossing where you go SOUTH into Canada

[@Adri_Unsung]

“There’s no such thing as south Detroit that’s just Canada!!” - every metro detroiter about Don’t Stop Believing

[@talleman1]

Detroit has been around since 1701, of course it has had ups and downs but it will live on forever.

[@brianmitchell117]

Great video! 💪🏽

[@CityGeek]

Thank you!!

[@HBTLions]

Campus Martius is holding NFL draft next week I'll be there lol

[@tiberianexcalibur]

2:13 you forgot Rocket Mortgage and United wholesale mortgage. The top 2 largest mortgage lenders in the country.

[@williammoore27]

Chevrolet will be celebrating our 125th anniversary franchise from 1911 to 2036 for the history of cars, trucks & SUVs made in Detroit!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙🚙⛽⛽⛽⛽⛽⛽

[@bennettkucera4686]

Hey man I love your work. You should consider doing a metropolitan series. That would be sick

[@esthernichols4451]

You forgot the African American History Museum, Detroit Science Center, Detroit Zoo, Detroit Princess Cruise Boat, and the River Walk.

[@chrisahernphotography]

Love that shot at 4:09 ;)

[@rauschma]

I’d love to know more about Detroit’s public transport.

[@colinmacdonald5732]

I've always been fascinated by Detroit, and especially it's architecture. But I find the Renaissance Centre truly ghastly, and to build that when there were truly beautiful skyscrapers in the centre going empty and derelict, truly stupid.

[@cammalham]

Great video! I hope you do a New Orleans video

[@CityGeek]

Thank you!! And yep it’s on the list!

[@Danielm316]

Hi thank for the video, what would you recommend doing we passing through Detroit on our way to Miami our layover is 3 hours?

[@quilmes99]

You forgot to mention it's uber safe thanks to Robocop

[@briansieve]

Detroit is my favorite airport too

[@nicholasfield6127]

Its so sad, the city is amazing and was even more amazing before. I'd love to see it in it's prime.

[@jakelake4322]

Tastefully done sir

[@ibdam1]

Stop telling everyone how great my city is. We like keeping it to ourselves 🤣😂 Great video but you missed one of our gems, the riverwalk. Ranked the best in the country several years in a row.

[@CityGeek]

Lol sorry! Thanks for the comment and thanks for mentioning the riverwalk!

[@everythingautomotiveeta5839]

Wake up babe City geek posted again and KZbin DIDNT tell us

[@CityGeek]

Lol

[@zachattackproductions7400]

Would you be willing to do a Meet Windsor? We are a city with so much history such as cars, rum runners and the war of 1812.

[@Yeehawpurple]

Hello! Can you please make a Philadelphia Overview video? Great videos!

[@marietarallo3403]

I visited Detroit when I was a teenager.

[@northman1388]

Do one of Winnipeg Manitoba Canada (if you can)

[@CityGeek]

It’s on my list 😊

[@ShirleyPotts-ud3nb]

I once lived in Detroit Michigan with my uncle.

[@AGoodJoe]

Fantastic

[@kirknra863]

Belle Isle isn’t a city park, it’s been a state park for a couple of years now. Chrysler isn’t downtown anymore, they are part of Stellantis and operate out of Auburn Hills, MI.

[@salemdesigns65]

@kirknra863: Actually... Eventhough Belle Isle is controlled by the State, it's being managed like a city park - as it should be. And Stellantis (14 brands - 4 domestic ones) is the only car manufacturer IN Detroit - we have Jefferson North (JNAP) and Mack (DACM) that makes JEEP products. Lastly, Stellantis is out of Amsterdam, technically.

[@LeveyHere]

Ayy awesome!

[@patrickmartin6977]

It's only gonna get better

[@Titoroski187]

1:01 so ... Since you've mentioned the tidewater, you gotta do a Norfolk video 😅