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Detroit, United States
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The West Side is in Detroit. While primarily a residential area, west Detroit is home to some great historic neighborhoods. It is bounded by 8 Mile to the north, the city of Redford to the west, Woodward Avenue, Highland Park and M-10 to the east, and Michigan Avenue and the city of Dearborn to the south.
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The historic dividing line between older inner-city neighborhoods and more affluent suburbs makes up the northern border of Detroit. The name comes from the Mile Road System, a method used to delineate east/west roads through the Detroit area. The road was the inspiration for the hit movie also called 8 Mile starring rapper Eminem, who grew up near the road. 8 Mile isn't exactly "touristy", but it is quite an experience for those wishing to experience one of the most famous ghettos in America. However, the area is experiencing much redevelopment.
Most of this historic neighborhood/park was made before World War II. The 1960s brought a large influx of gay male residents to the Palmer Park neighborhood. By the 1970s Palmer Park was the center of gay life in Detroit. The area along West McNichols Road consisted of many gay bars and nightclubs. The number is smaller today.
A private historic neighborhood in the city of Detroit west of Woodward Ave. and north of Palmer Park.
The mansion of the founder of Kmart, now owned by Sears.
Woodbridge is home to many architecturally significant houses, most of which are Victorian-style. The neighborhood was one of the few that were not affected by Detroit's decay a few decades back. Woodbridge was founded in the late 19th century as a neighborhood for the wealthy, and it still is. When visiting the neighborhood, the Eighth Precinct Station is a must-see. The second oldest police building in Detroit, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Features classic movies and free supervised parking.
If you enjoy things like caviar and Dom Perignon, this place is for you. High-end service and views on top of Motor City Casino.
In the historic Brightmoor neighborhood (home to the Redford Theatre), is the diner time forgot. You will step back in time and get old-fashioned service at this quaint restaurant with fried fish and chips. There are other meals on the menu, but if you ask for a menu, they will know you are a tourist.
Reliable menu and bar scene in cool residential Woodbridge.
Popular among students and professors from next-door's University of Detroit-Mercy, U of D is a solid example of a modern Coney Island.
The world's oldest jazz club.
Gay bar.
Backpackers hostel in the North Corktown neighborhood. Open April through October.
Green Lodging certified hotel adjacent to the Southfield Town Center.
Opened in 2013, it contains around 40 tenants on its 35 acres (140,000 m2).
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