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    Raymond S.

    I do recommend a visit-then a letter to the City of Detroit, State of Michigan, US Department of Defense and all the Senators and Representatives that live in your area three or four weeks a year while representing one of the two political parties. The Fort and Barack's are a gem the city is trying to let fall apart so they can faze it and build condos (forget the deed restrictions). Great old fort active from the Civil War through Vietnam. Needs funding and restoration but the city is blocking that.

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    Lynn H.

    I am so glad hubby and I decided (on a whim one lazy weekend morning) to visit Historic Fort Wayne! It is an interesting, historically important former military base. It's been much neglected over time, which is a plus and a minus. On the plus side, this place is NOT touristy, so the history you see is au-naturel. On the minus side, unless it gets some TLC soon, it is quickly going to be in such disrepair it won't be safe. Of special interest were the barracks that dated from the 1860s and the concrete gun turrets with service members' names carved into them. The barracks were almost completely unremodeled and wandering through them was really a step back in time.

    Jamie P.

    We did a scheduled tour and it was more than amazing. What a hidden gem. The tour guides are full of information. The kids were even interested and well behaved. The architecture and engineering in the fort really was beautiful. We loved all the little side stories. Plenty to space for the kids to run around once they get inside the fort. The tour wasn't done after 2.5 hours. So we didn't get a chance to finish the tour as we had plans. All of us planned to go back with more friends. I can't wait to see more great things that come after it comes a National site and the Tuskegee Museum comes back. Its really too bad they weren't able to preserve more of the buildings on the grounds in previous year, but so glad its being done now. Highly recommend for history and a healthy family walk.

    Jessica W.

    I went here this past weekend with my dad for a flea market they were holding. Mostly people trying to sell their old garbage or cheap jewelry, not too many real antiques or cool stuff. But the flea market wasn't the only reason for my trip. I had never been to Fort Wayne and neither had my dad. He and I are both big history nuts so we were excited to be here. You can just walk around the whole site on your own, but I'm sure they also held tours as we passed a few up. You can walk in a bunch of the buildings, some having been restored, others being all original and showing their age. Detroit isn't a city that seems to appreciate it's historic buildings like other cities do, which is sad, but Fort Wayne is a great example of some Detroit history that is trying to be preserved.

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    Everything, I was there for a festival and the staff and event was amazing . Parking was plentiful

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    $5 guided tours available, but we enjoyed walking around and exploring by ourselves. Bonus tour by Phil who was very friendly!

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    Spirit of Detroit - The Spirit of Detroit

    Spirit of Detroit

    4.6(29 reviews)
    3.4 miDowntown Detroit

    The Spirit of Detroit isn't just a statue--it's the symbol of the city, and honestly, it hits…read moredifferent when you see it in person. Standing front and center downtown, this massive green figure holds a sphere in one hand and a family in the other, representing God and the people--basically everything Detroit stands for at its core: strength, unity, and community. It's one of the most photographed spots in the city, but it's way more than just a photo op. This is the heart of the 313. What makes it even more special is how connected it is to the people. Whenever Detroit sports teams make a run, you'll see the statue repping jerseys. Big moments, big celebrations, big comebacks--the Spirit of Detroit is always part of it. It's not just watching the city grow, it's growing with it. There's also so much history behind it. Installed in 1958, this piece has stood through every chapter of Detroit's story--the highs, the struggles, and the comeback. And through it all, it's remained a constant reminder of what the city stands for. You don't just look at it--you feel what it represents. The location makes it even better. Right near Woodward, surrounded by the movement of downtown, it feels alive. People gathering, taking pictures, passing by--it's always part of the action, just like Detroit itself. But more than anything, it's the pride. Real Detroit pride. The kind you can't fake. The Spirit of Detroit represents resilience, hustle, and heart--the things that make this city what it is. If you're in Detroit, you have to stop here. Not just for the picture, but for the feeling. This isn't just a statue--it's Detroit in its purest form. 313 forever.

    This muscular man near the Detroit River is the Spirit of Detroit. It is cast bronze with a green…read morepatina that could be copper but isn't. He's 26 feet tall and was dedicated in 1958. At the time, it was the largest cast bronze statue since the Renaissance. In his left hand, he's holding a gilded sphere radiating rays, symbolizing divinity. In his right hand, a family, representing human relationships. Behind him, the marble wall is a quote from 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty." He seems to get a few people posing in front of him, mimicking his style and pose. I opted not to do that and waited to get clear pictures. [Review 699 of 2025 - 406 in Michigan - 24260 overall]

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    Ambassador Bridge

    Ambassador Bridge

    3.2(45 reviews)
    1.6 miSouthwest Detroit

    The Ambassador Bridge connects Detroit, Michigan to Windsor Ontario, Canada. It's the second time…read morethat I have been on this bridge and you get a great view of the skyline. It's a nice and smooth ride while you're on the bridge. They check passports entering Canada and coming back into the US. It's a $9 toll each way for using the bridge. Upon leaving Canada they have a duty free store at the border. I didn't find things that were that cheap. I did pick up a candy bar. Last time, I got myself a perfume.

    I've never done the Ambassador Bridge before but have always wanted to since I moved back to…read moreDetroit. It's a long standing part of the Detroit skyline and I finally got to cross it yesterday. The ride was smooth but let me tell you, they have barricades up and it can be slightly confusing as to where to go. I almost followed two trucks to the truck zone! The customs agents are fine and they have a border shop on the Canadian side for purchases of alcohol, purses, jewelry and other items. I think it's all tax free! I love the skyline view when crossing the bridge because you can see the rencen and the updated train station that was reopened over the summer. You can pay cash when entering the US, which is weird because going through the tunnel on the way to the border you could only pay by card. I also enjoyed the large Canadian and American flags huge from above to show which country you're in.

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    Monumental Kitty

    Monumental Kitty

    3.0(2 reviews)
    1.8 miSouthwest Detroit

    This attraction is pretty much destroyed. It has been around since 2010. I would change the K to an…read moreSH. I looks really bad. If you make it here, you will find the remnants of what use to be the monumental kitty. There is not much to see here. I would recommend passing this place up. It is a shame too. In its hay day, it looked pretty cool and worthy of a quick stop if you were in the area. There has been mentions of rebuilding it, but no solid plans as of yet. If you still want to come here just be aware that the directions may take you on the opposite side of the overpass and you can park and just walk across. How do you know if you are on the wrong side or not you ask. If you are on the side with the baseball field then you are on the wrong side

    You have to respect a cat with a nine foot diameter head built of solid brick. Even Shaquille…read moreO'Neal isn't that sturdy. Word on the street is that the Monumental Kitty works just like the Sphinx: if you don't answer his riddle he gets to eat you. During my latest visit to Corktown I visited him every morning, to feed him by incorrectly answering his riddle. But, selfless cat that he is, he let me live. It's an appropriate symbol of Detroit's fighting spirit and civic engagement that such an inspired sculpture took control of the pedestrian overpass even as the old Tiger Stadium across the I-75 got blasted into rubble. Thanks to the vision and technical skill of North Corktown artist Jerome Ferretti, the efforts of neighborhood volunteers, some funding from local businesses, and a very successful Kickstarter campaign, this nine-foot-diameter cat head is as good as nine-foot-diameter cat heads get.

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