While never annexed with the city of Detroit, the cities of Hamtramck and Highland Park are entirely landlocked by Detroit and function as neighborhoods of the city. Detroit's central business district, contains most of the prominent skyscrapers in Detroit, the nation's second largest theatre district, several parks, three casinos, and three major league sporting venues.ĭetroit's cultural center, home to several world class museums, art galleries, and Wayne State University.ĭetroit's eastside, a collection of former blue collar neighborhoods that have suffered from extensive urban decay, has many hidden gems worth checking out in a car, including Belle Isle and The Heidelberg Project.ĭetroit's southwestside, an industrial region home to trendy and ethnically diverse Corktown and Mexicantown neighborhoods.ĭetroit's westside, a large residential area that has a mix of numerous historic neighborhoods with mansions and blue collar neighborhoods built in the early 20th century.
