Detroit, Michigan, was founded on July 24, 1701, by Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac, a French soldier and trader who built a fort on the river, alongside 100 workers and spillers who built a wooden palisade. He named the area Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit in tribute to his patron. Detroit is a French word that means "strait" regarding its location on the river that connects the Great Lakes. Over time the British called it just Detroit. The history of Detroit, Michigan, can be traced to 1701, when the French colonists settled in the area, making it the first European settlement in North America above tidewater. The first group of Europeans to live in Detroit consisted of French country traders, the La Louisiane (colonists from the New Orleans colony), followed by traders from Quebec and Montreal. They all contended with the mighty Five Nations of the League of the Iroquois, which they conquered. During the Seven Year War in 1760, the British captured Detroit, and the Americans took control of it in 1796. Detroit was later incorporated as a town in 1802, after which it was destroyed by fire and rebuilt. Finally, it was incorporated as a city in 1815. As time passed, the Erie Canal was opened, making movement from Detroit easier. As a result, the city grew into a thriving hub of industry and commerce. The manufacturing industry, immigration, and auto industry started booming, making the city the fourth-largest in the United States throughout the mid-20th century and a world-class industrial powerhouse.

Amazing Food Scene
Detroit, Michigan, has a unique and diverse food scene in which the restaurants in the city are the best for food lovers and food explorers. The famous Detroit food is Coney dog, a hot dog on a bun coated with beanless chili, raw onions, and yellow mustard. This food is a must-try. Other foods you must try are our Detroit-Style Pizza, Double-Baked Rye Bread, Steak, and Zip Sauce. To tell who makes the most delicious and authentic Coney in the city, you can also participate in a battle between the two most famous vendors, American Coney Island and Lafayette Coney Island, to tell who makes the most delicious and authentic Coney in the city.

Many Detroiters during summer enjoy the city's best barbecue at the popular food spot, Belle Isle. Other great restaurants in the city include Lelli's Inn, The Whitney, Selden Standard, Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails, and other restaurants.


Attend Major Sports Games
Detroit, Michigan, is one of the cities in the United States that is home to different professional teams participating in the four major sports in North America. The Tigers, Lions, Red Wings, and Pistons have won 24 championships. After the Lions, Tigers, and Red Wings won three major professional sports championships, people referred to Detroit as the "City of Champions." In December 1935, the Lions won the NFL championship, in October 1935, the Tigers won the World Series, and in April 1936, the Red Wings won the Stanley Cup.

You can watch sports daily as they are always on display almost every night. For example, watch the Detroit Tigers play baseball at Comerica Park, Detroit Lions play Football at Ford Field, and Detroit Red Wings and Pistons play Ice hockey and basketball at Little Caesars Arena. The city is also often called the Hockeytown because of the influence of the Red Wings.


Enjoy The Detroit Riverfront During Summer
The Detroit Riverfront is a place full of many activities. Attend a concert at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheater, take a boat tour with local companies like the Detroit Princess and Diamond Jack's River Tours to Lake St. Clair or the Detroit River, as summer is the best time to explore Detroit by water. You can also enjoy the dazzling view of the annual Ford Fireworks show along the water in downtown Detroit and Windsor. It would be best if you took advantage of the waterfront views with these perks by venturing into real estate in the city.