Parts of Detroit are much nicer, particularly downtown and midtown. They're tearing out I-375 which will make a huge difference immediately northeast of downtown. Soon, the Gordie Howe International Bridge will be complete and I believe that will be a boon to Southwest Detroit. The city of Hamtramck, which is inside Detroit, has also grown a lot and is probably the most religious and ethnically diverse spot in the state. There are some huge festivals (Movement / Mo Pop / Jazz Fest).

Just wish they would get rid of all the parking lots...