Well-known as the center for automobile production, Detroit is the oldest city in the Midwest. The Motor City has evolved into a thriving financial, cultural and entertainment hub, offering a spectacular range of options. The Motown Sound is preserved at Hitsville USA, which is a big draw for tourists. Other attractions include: The Cultural Center, featuring the famous Detroit Museum of Art; the Renaissance Center, home to a variety of restaurants, trendy shops, and full-service hotel; the Henry Ford Museum, which is the most visited indoor/outdoor historical complex in America; and the Greystone Hall of Fame, which celebrates the history of Jazz. Sports fans can follow the Lions, Pistons, Red Wings, and Tigers or play golf on a number of championship courses. The city also pays tribute to Holocaust victims at the Holocaust Memorial Center, which is the first of its kind in the United States.
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