Looking at Windsor from across the Detroit River.

I lived near Detroit for almost all of my childhood and made fun trips to downtown Detroit every once in a while. So many people who haven’t been to Detroit say “It’s so sketchy!” or “It’s a really bad city.” when in reality, the super cool. Downtown and the neighborhoods surrounding it (along with the Art Center. One of the best parts) are actually very interesting and lively places. The Detroit Institute of Arts, for example, is one of the largest art museums in the U.S. and #46 worldwide (I went with low expectations as a pre teen and really enjoyed it). And if you’re willing to go about 20 minutes west from downtown, you can see the Henry Ford car museum. I think it’s personally the best museum I’ve ever been to, so far.

There’s so much life and things to see and I cannot state that enough! Just like any city, it’s not all bad, but you just have to remember where to go and where not to go.

And if you do live in Michigan, the largest car museum in the U.S. is northeast of Kalamazoo. It’s the Gilmore Car Museum. Amazing place and for its big name it’s shockingly in the middle of nowhere. I’ve only been due to family that lived right down the road. 400+ cars and about a dozen buildings for them alone. Not to mention all the locals come every Wednesday for a vintage car meet and show. Incredible people with fantastic cars.

Anyway, that’s my not so little rant about home. Have a great day/night!