DETROIT FUN FACTS
Detroit residents are amused at the common impressions of the City and the metro area. Here are some fun facts countering these impressions.
Major Corporations
AUTOMOTIVE
Home to three of the largest automotive companies in the world: General Motors, Ford, Stellantis (Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep).
PIZZA
Home to the largest Pizza chain in the U.S., Domino’s Pizza Inc., and the third largest US pizza chain, Little Caesars.
RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE ORIGINATION
Home to the US number one mortgage originator, Rocket Mortgage, and the number two originator, United Shore Financial (Better known as United Wholesale Mortgage).
One of the World’s Greatest Places to live in 2022
Time Magazine named Detroit one of the World’s Greatest Places to live in 2022 - Detroit Newfound glory.
Nearly 10 years after Detroit filed for bankruptcy, travelers can now play a role in the city’s vibrant economic recovery by simply driving through. Detroit was recently selected as home of the USA’s first electric-vehicle charging road, solidifying its title once again as the Motor City—but for the modern age.
The revitalized city has plans for lots of new offerings, especially for food and drink.
Michigan Science Center in Detroit, Third Best Science Center in America
The Michigan Science Center in Detroit has been named the third-best science museum nationwide, according to readers who took part in USA TODAY's 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards. March 2025
The science museum in midtown Detroit offers a variety of interactive experiences geared towards visitors of all ages.
2024 NFL Draft attendance record set with more than 700,000 fans attending the event in Detroit
Detroit Riverwalk Named Best Riverwalk in America Three Years in a Row, March 2023
The Detroit Riverwalk is the best riverwalk in America, according to the USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the third year in a row the city's riverwalk has earned the title, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy said.
Detroit beat out other nominees including, Tampa, Florida; Louisville, Kentucky; Cincinnati; San Antonio; Boston; and Indianapolis, which were selected by USA TODAY 10 Best editors and a panel of urban planning experts. Voting was done by the general public.
Detroit Institute of Arts Named Best Art Museum in America by USA TODAY Readers
The Detroit Institute of Arts has been named as the nation’s best art museum in USA TODAY’s 2024 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. Taking the top prize for the second consecutive year, the DIA outranked other institutions such as The Art Institute of Chicago.