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Detroit/Wayne Area

Detroit is the largest city in Michigan. The Detroit Institute of Arts is famed for the Detroit Industry Murals painted by Diego Rivera, and inspired by the city’s ties to the auto industry, giving it the nickname "Motor City." Detroit is also the birthplace of Motown Records, whose chart-topping history is on display at their original headquarters, Hitsville U.S.A.

Detroit

Detroit

Henry Ford was born on a farm in Dearborn, as well as his River Rouge Complex, the largest factory of his Ford empire. He developed mass production of automobiles, and based the world headquarters of the Ford Motor Company here. The city has a campus of the University of Michigan as well as Henry Ford College. The Henry Ford, the United States' largest indoor-outdoor historic museum complex.

Dearborn

Dearborn

Taylor is a member of the Downriver Community. It is home to Southland Shopping Center and The Detroit Waza of the Professional Arena Soccer League play their home games at the Taylor Sportsplex. Steve Avery, a major league baseball player, was raised in Taylor and is also the birthplace and home of "Joe C.", sidekick of Kid Rock. 

Taylor

Taylor

Romulus is home to Detroit Metropolitan Airport  and The White Church at the Pullens Corner / Five Points was also an underground railroad stop. Today, the church, which is now called 5 Points Church, still sits at the corner.

Romulus

Romulus

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