Next year's coveted vacation might just be in its place now that Travel + Leisure has named Detroit a top travel destination in 2025. T+L cited the beauty of the newly renovated building. Detroit Book Tour and the unparalleled energy of 2024 NFL Draft crowd that explains why this is a must-see destination for “big city thrills”.
According to around twenty T+L employees, the 50 Best Places to Travel in 2025 represent “places that feel like they're in the spirit of the times, whether because they offer unparalleled access to the outdoors, cultural immersion you can't find anywhere else, thrilling excitement or the kind of blissful luxury that only a true five-star property can deliver. “
Detroit ranks alongside renowned international tourist destinations like Hong Kong and thriving tourism industries like Marrakech. In an email to T+L, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan wrote, “It's truly a magical time in Detroit right now, and we hope people will come and check it out for themselves.” » Dan Gilbert is also quoted in the article, adding “Detroit is growing faster than ever thanks to creativity, talent, innovation and opportunity.”
This isn't the first time a Michigan location has been recognized as a top travel destination. Earlier this year, T+L ranked nearby Harbor Springs as the best small lake town in the United States This summer, Eastern Market was also ranked among the best in the country most popular hidden gems by the travel information site Places to Travel.
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