Must See Sights and Landmarks in Windsor Area

"Completed in 1929; built by Wirt C. Rowland for Smith, Hinchman & GryllsOf all the early-20th-century skyscrapers still standing in Detroit, the 40-story Guardian Building is the (near) universal favorite. The building itself, a National Historic Landmark also known as the "Cathedral of Finance," is all the attraction you need -- the Art Deco-meets-Mayan Revival style features orange brickwork with tile, limestone, and terra cotta on the exterior, while the interior is a multi-color mosaic of Pewabic and Rookwood tile with Native American themes that, honestly, feel a little better suited for the Southwest than the Midwest, making the Guardian all the more distinct from the other skyscrapers of its time. Stone carvings by Corrado Parducci depicting the allegorical figures of "Safety" and "Security" flank the Griswold St. entrance of the building."

"Among the many cultural attractions in Detroit MI, the Guardian Building is one that stands out. If you enjoyed the historical sites in North Carolina, you will surely appreciate this building. The building dates all the way back to 1928."

"The Guardian Building is another Detroit landmark and a great example of Art Deco design. I was blown away by this building. It’s gorgeous inside (and free to visit)."

"Campus Martius Park (Latin for “field of Mars”) lies in downtown Detroit. In 1805, following the fire that nearly destroyed the city, the park became the focal point for rebuilding the city. It’s a great place to hang out and comprises two performance stages, monumental sculptures, public spaces and a seasonal ice-skating rink."

"Anchoring a two-square block in the heart of downtown, Campus Martius offers year-round fun with plenty of gardens, lawns, and fountains. From November to March, kids can skate on the city’s most popular outdoor rink."

"This 1928 masterpiece from the man who built Detroit, Albert Kahn, has an imposing art deco exterior made from Minnesota granite and Maryland marble, and an interior to rival any Italian cathedral. From the soaring vaulted ceilings, featuring an array of intricate, hand-painted patterns, to the sparkling mosaics by Hungarian artist Géza Maróti and gleaming marble on the walls, the visual inspiration here is endless."

"A landmark skyscraper, the Fisher Building is constructed with several types of marbles, granite and limestone and designed in an Art Deco style. With 21 elevators it consists of 30 stories with the roof being 428 feet tall, the top floor at 339 feet and the spire at 444 feet. As the building was originally covered in gold leaf faced tile it was nicknamed the Golden Tower."

"The Monument to Joe Louis, known also as "The Fist" is a memorial to the boxer at Detroit's Hart Plaza. It is a gigantic 24-foot-long (7.3 m) arm with a fisted hand suspended by a 24-foot-high (7.3 m) pyramidal framework. This monument is one of Detroit's iconic symbols and merits a visit."

"Properly named as “Sercowo” or The Heart’s Area, the Catholic Church sits in a location in the heart of the city. This Gothic Revival cathedral is one of the largest Roman Catholic churches currently in Detroit, built by approximately 300 families."

"It’s truly gorgeous, and it holds a lot of family history for myself. The pierogi festival and… read more ». Rating: 4.5 based on 7 reviews"

"Cong Nguyen and Tommy Hoang opened Pho Lucky in 2012 to serve authentic Vietnamese cuisine. The restaurant’s focus is perfecting the pho, a Vietnamese noodle soup. Traditionally the soup is made with beef, but there is a selection of meats on the menu."

"We have previously noted that the custard-filled Boston Crunch topped with glaze and toasted coconut makes life worth living. Maybe not in so many words, but we're using those words now, so why aren’t you sliding up to that counter yet?"

"The classic donut shop interior with the somewhat impatient staff and the fresh-fried, pillowy goodness of a classic Midwestern donut."

"The Daily Dozen began in Warren, Michigan in 1985 in a former gas station that had since been boarded up. Daily Dozen serves more than forty-five different doughnuts, plus a selection of specialty and seasonal flavors. There are two locations, one in Warren, another in Royal Oak, with a third location that recently opened in Sterling Heights."

"What was once a boarded-up gas station is now a bustling donut shop!. Family owned and operated, Daily Dozen Doughnuts offers limited runs of speciality flavors using the finest ingredients. Try creations like coconut custard, strawberry moon rock and Michigan cherry."

"This metro Detroit doughnut chain now sports locations in Warren and Royal Oak. Hit up either shop for a dose of scratch-made doughnut creativity. Keep things simple with flavors like maple crunch or indulge in a lemon meringue crueller"

"Don’t get distracted by the jarring juxtaposition of delightful, innocent, old world donuts: Dutch Girl Donuts may just have the best donuts in Detroit. Get the glazed crullers and the chocolate crullers and the glazed blueberry and the unglazed blueberry and most definitely the sour cream. And then return for more."

"Thankfully, Dutch Girl Donuts is open 24 hours, so you can try every type of donut any time you want, but for today, blueberry is the one. Something sweet, kind of fruity, maybe healthy?. Get it: 19000 Woodward Ave., Detroit"

"Near 7 Mile and Woodward, the place slings donuts like no other. Yes, we went through the trouble of ranking their individual donuts, they’re so good. 19000 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48203"

"Detroit’s Automotive Hall of Fame draws car buffs from all over the world. It is located very near to the Henry Ford Museum. Visitors can design their own cars and can involve in safety displays."